THE KNIFE - 1 WEEK AFTER

It's been 8 days now since my eyes were done.  The right eye looks great, just a little swelling still on the actual eyelid.  The left eye - not quite so good.  Still quite a bit of swelling, but it's getting there.  There's one part on the inner corner of the eye that isn't just the way I wanted, but it will look OK when the swelling is gone.  One little spot of bruising under the left eye, but it's fading.  At least the hoody-eyelids are gone.  No pictures yet.

The lipo - it's been 6 days.  I still have quite a bit of fluid that hasn't moved out yet.  But there's definite improvement.  My jeans are way too big now.  No pain, just a little tenderness.  I'm still wearing the compression garment and will for another week, then I switch to a different one for 4 weeks.  I'm having a lymphatic drainage massage next week that should help with the fluid.  My cheeks are still puffy from where he injected the fat into the creases around my mouth and nose.  Ice should take care of that and I might extend the massage to that area.

Was it worth it?  Yes.  Definitely.  I'm not trying to look 21 again, I just wanted my eyes to look not so tired and to get rid of my spare tire.  Both accomplished.  Dom asked me if I planned to do any more lipo.  I'm thinking - just thinking - about my thighs.  But I'll wait until all the swelling is gone and then take a look.

Now, back to the ice packs!