Friday, November 9, 2007
A pouring rain spilled off the hood of the car as we minced our way up the FDR Drive. I hadn't calculated the bad weather into our arrival time and had visions of Dr. Wells and staff waiting a bit impatiently since I was the first appointment.
However, when I got there the only one a bit frazzled was me.
The others moved at a leisurely pace, and Dr. Wells even sat down in the waiting room with me to chat and go over the procedure. The anesthesiologist had a few questions, as did Theresa, who would be doing the Active FX Lazer after the surgery.
Carol the operating room nurse brought me my outfit for the day and escorted me into the operating room. The anesthesiologist waited with what she promised was a strong cocktail — and off I drifted to the sounds of Janis Joplin.
The next thing I knew they were gathered around telling me how great I had done, holding up a mirror and asking if I wanted to look. I immediately snapped to.
My friend Marcia, who was responsible for me being there, had warned me to refuse.
"It's not a pretty sight," was the way she put it.
But being a woman who never could resist a mirror no matter what it may show I had to take a peek. She was right except for the fact that my eyes looked bigger than I had seen them in years. They had lost their droop. The rest of the day and night passed in a haze of painkillers and relief.
Later that night Dr. Wells and staff came back to check on me and took the bandages off and had me look again. Yes, I was swollen but beneath the swelling I caught a glimpse of a woman I hadn't seen in years.
I was back home by 8:30 Thursday morning with directions to administer cool compresses and keep my face covered with a copper creme Theresa had given me. By this evening my face is starting to peel and will probably lose some of its years of sun damage by tomorrow. Then I'm back to Dr. Well's office this afternoon to have my face cleaned of the dead skin.
I know I promised pictures but I'm having a bit of trouble downloading my new software. So be patient. They will appear including before snd several afters.
Comments
Margo (anonymous) says...
I really have no problem with anyone getting a facelift. It's your money and you have every right. But I'm going to let Mother Nature take it's course and see what happens. My friends will probably all be wide-eyed and smooth but I've always been kind of a rebel.
November 9, 2007 at 10:25 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
cariedaway (anonymous) says...
I'm amazed at how quickly Barb's surgery and release have occurred - what kind of facelift did she have? Is it done w. lasers? My best friend had one done, about 6-7 years ago, and I recall her having to stay in the hospital for 3 days, in bandages for a bunch more, etc. Seems like times have changed! Makes me more interested in getting one!
November 9, 2007 at 1:30 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
cathy (cathy) says...
Cariedaway, I will certainly ask her. She said the laser happened after surgery but I'm not sure what that means. I'm guessing that, like most medical procedures, things have improved in the last 6 years or so.
November 9, 2007 at 2:03 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Burbary3 (anonymous) says...
My mother had terrible bags under her eyes. I inherited them.
I had lasik surgery 7 years ago. I got rid of my coke bottle glasses. However, my bags were now very obvious. Over and over I was asked if I was alright. I was I told I looked sad. When it became a daily occurance I had my bags done. That was two years ago. I have not been asked if I was sad ONCE since then.
I work in ophthalmology, so I know first hand about the procedures I had done. I see the results all the time and it is astounding what a difference it makes.
I am sooooo happy I was "de-bagged"!
November 12, 2007 at 8:30 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
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