Nancy's Spa Day - Lipo and a Face Lift

[cindyj]

Molly, unfortunately, tinnitus usually does not get better or go away after surgery.  If anything, like Nancy is experiencing, it can get worse.  But, usually (maybe) it does subside to nearly pre-op levels after a few weeks post-op and/or we just learn to live with it or deal with it.  Most of us find certain environments get the ringing really going strong, but then abates some when back in normal surroundings.  Again, usually, sometimes, maybe...you get the picture.  I will say that I met someone the other night who had surgery a couple of years ago and her tinnitus went completely away!  So, it apparently can happen - so, there is certainly hope...

Nancy, glad to hear positive news about your facial weakness...remember the patience thing...^{Know what you mean about being brave, my husband has been coloring my hair for a few years now}

Cindy

[tenai98]

I had tinnitus before surgery and voila it disappeared after surgery. I kinda miss it tho, the crickets and sounds of a rushing stream that use to put me to sleep. Has anyone else lose their tinnitus after surgery?
JO

[joebloggs]

Yeah Jo, I had a little bit before surgery and it's gone now - lucky I guess?

[Keri]

jo-
mine was gone after surgery, but then it came back. maybe your's will to and you can get some sleep!

hi nancy-
glad to hear of your facial progress. and i think i read that dave is your hair stylist now. post a picture!

keri

[NancyMc]

Keri - His daughter is going to rescue me from the disaster tomorrow.  And no, he was not in the show, much to his relief, but his telescope redesign/ creation was.  I am hoping to post an update of my face as soon as my hair is repaired.  "If it isn't one thing, it's another."  Oh, I had a little balance thing in the shower, eyes wide open, this morning that took me by surprise.  One must always be prepared, mustn't one?  At least I don't have far to fall, 5'-1 1/2" and all that.
Nancy

[MissMolly]

Thanks for the tinnitus input, guys.  I have a secret hope that it's going to go away.  In the meantime, I've put the tinnitus into the perspective of "gentle waterfall" or "evening rainfall" to put myself to sleep sometimes.  However, it occasionally becomes "evening rainfall with touches of smoke alarm" which isn't very relaxing at all.   

Sorry about you balance thing, Nancy.  Thankfully you are light as a feather and a fall wouldn't hurt too much!     Be careful, though!!

Miss Molly

[NancyMc]

DON'T BE EATING WHEN YOU LOOK AT THIS!
Face is returning gradually.

DAY 12



DAY 39



Sorry for the wrinkles . . . hard life.

[Cheryl R]

Nancy, you are looking super!          I really like the hair too.                    It took me 3 1/2 mos to get my face back in 2001, so you are doing  very well.                Plus there is nothing even close to horrible for the eaters while being on the computer!  LOL!
                                                            Cheryl R

[cindyj]

Nancy!  Looking good!  So smart of you to take progressive photos...I was remiss on that account.  The hair-cut-by-husband looks really great also!  I'd say he's got mine beat in the cosmetology arena...

Thanks for posting these,

Cindy

[Keri]

Nancy,
Great pictures and you're so funny! Was that the new "Dave Do" or the "Dave then fixed by daughter Do" ? It loooks good! I cut my daughter's hair, then my own bangs. I really need some help! It hurts a bit when the little pieces of hair fall in your eye that you think is shut but isn't quite.

Keri

[NancyMc]

Thanks, Cindy and Cheryl.  Keri, That's the repair job.
I'm really hoping for a II (Two) on the Brackman scale from Dr. Barker on Thursday.

[moe]

Nancy,
I like your hair do and your face really looks improved.
Are you doing facial exercises or have you gotten any advice?
Definite improvement.  Keep exercising the facial muscles I would imagine.
Looking good
Maureen

[NancyMc]

Thanks, Maureen.
No advice, no exercises.  But I am a fairly frequent eater and talker.  And  my David, too, if that counts.

[EJTampa]

Hi Nancy!
 
I have to add my comments in too.  I can see a big difference between the two photos!  Not just the extent of the smile, but also your cheek goes up higher now in the second picture.  I think you are going to be one of the rapid healers!
 
Ernie

[nancyann]

Thanks for updating your picture Nance,  so glad to see that smile !
Continued healing my friend, Always good thoughts,  (the other) Nancy