<p>My father-in-law had this surgery around age 55 and suffered little discomfort. I think he was off work for a week, but he said he felt pretty much normal after about three days. I don’t know if such a quick recovery is typical, but it suggests that your being off until the 16th should be enough. I hope it goes well for you!</p>
<p>I don’t think I will need an eye lift, but I have never liked my neck- anyone want to see if we can get q group rate?</p>
<p>Well, I’m home from the surgery and doing fine. The whole thing took about 2 hours and was uncomfortable at times but not really painful. I can see quite a difference already, although the swelling is making my eyes feel like something is sticking me in the eye. I have to keep ice packs on my eyes 20 minutes on and 20 minutes off while today and tomorrow while I’m awake, so that should help a lot.</p>
<p>Thanks to all for the stories and encouragement. I’m looking forward to not having to hold my eyelids up ever again!!</p>
<p>speedy recovery Patsmom!!</p>
<p>Glad all went well Patsmom. No more taped eyelids for you.</p>
<p>Patsmom, I’m glad it went well and glad that it’s over. Isn’t a relief to have something like that behind you?</p>
<p>Anyone want to talk about having the bags beneath the eyes done? Yes, it’s purely cosmetic, but I’ve been wanting to do it for about – oh, I don’t know, 20 years. It’s those damn genes that I got from my father. </p>
<p>Cosmetic = Not covered by insurance. Maybe one day I’ll find an extra $10,000 to $15,000 sitting around with nothing to do and I’ll use it.</p>
<p>Thanks, all :)</p>
<p>Yes, it is a relief to have it over with! I’m dealing with the swelling now and the stitches are beginning to itch and poke a little but each day is an improvement over the one before. Even with the swelling, I can tell the difference in my field of vision. There’s a definite improvement.</p>
<p>VH, funny you should mention the bags underneath the eye. I was just thinking the same thing - I think they’re more noticeable now that I’ve had the lids done. I’ll just live with 'em, though, can’t afford otherwise.</p>
<p>emeraldkity–I’ll join you for the group rate on necks! I have a friend who is going to do the Lifestyle Lift. I am scared spitless for her. I’ve shown her the online opinions that show a 29% satisfaction rate but she is determined to go there. Not me. </p>
<p>patsmom-I’m really glad things went so well. I hope you enjoy your new ability to see and the new look!</p>
<p>Glad it went well Patsmom. I’ve always had one eye that droops more than the other, and I’d like to have this done. It doesn’t interfere with my vision, though, so it would be cosmetic and therefore insurance wouldn’t cover it, and I’ve never wanted to spend the money.</p>
<p>Both of my parents and my aunt & uncle had this done. All were happy with the results. There were more “recovery” issues for those who had both upper and lower done, but after about a week it was fine.</p>
<p>A co-worker had her neck done. She was thrilled with it, but honestly I couldn’t see a bit of difference. She still looks exactly the same to me.</p>
<p>Glad you are feeling better!</p>
<p>Anyone know How do they fix the “undereye” bags? I have had them ever since I had my first baby… and of course they are getting worse with age. Just always gives me that “tired” look.</p>
<p>RatedPG, this website [American</a> Society of Plastic Surgeons: The resource for plastic and reconstructive surgery](<a href=“http://plasticsurgery.org/]American”>http://plasticsurgery.org/) has animated videos of how most common surgeries are performed.</p>