“I saw what’s going on under my chin. I don’t want to be the one the president has to pardon on Thanksgiving.”

– JOAN RIVERS

3 Weeks before Surgery

5 Weeks post op

Pro-op photos June 2015

Immediately after Surgery

2 Days Post op, staples & stitches

3 Days post op

3 Days post op

3 days post op

4 days post op

5 days post op

7 days: First trip to doctor, post op

11 Days post op

12 Days post op

12 Days post op

21 Days post op

23 Days post op

26 Days post op

26 Days post op

26 Days post op

Adventures in Cosmetic Surgery, Epilogue

By the time I hit the  publish button for this posting, I will be almost 5 weeks post surgery.

Where to begin?

I spent the first night in Dr. B’s recovery suite, upstairs from his office. A beautiful apartment overlooking the water. The view is pointless. I spent most of my time with cold compresses over my eyes.

I am riding high from the drugs, but I am also buzzing on adrenaline. I did it! It’s over and I didn’t die! Continue reading…     Share           

Pre-op to Post-op

Adventures in Cosmetic Surgery, Finale

The rush of scheduling appointments and test, all needing to be completed before my Pre-op with Dr. B, is a near Herculean task. (I’ve had an easier time getting a reservation at a Zagat rated restaurant)  Some of the highlights: The lab draws 5 vials of blood. The Schirmer’s Test for dry eye involves sticking strips of paper into your eyelids – twice! My blood pressure is a remarkable 90/60.

With all the boxes checked off, I head for my Pre-op appointment. This should be a 5 minute no brainer — do this, don’t do that, be here at this time, bring this, sign these forms. Hold that thought.Continue reading…     Share