Good morning All. Coffees on.

[Vidanjali]

@Elizabeth Star I'm holding you and your partner in my heart and thoughts. 

[Bri2020]

Liz I don't know what to do or say to help you but know we're here.  I've seen some desperate situations in ICUs and people surprise you all the time with their ability to bounce back.

 

[Guest]

@Elizabeth Star I’m very sorry for the downturn in your wife’s health. I’ve been down this road with my wife and she fought through it and is hard headed as ever.

[Bri2020]

Day three post op. I feel like poop. The DR said this would be my worst day and then things should stop swelling any more.  Overall I feel like this wasn't as bad as I expected.  My eyes while pretty swollen aren't to the point I can't see. Pain is manageable. Kinda feels like my whole head is in a "gentle" vise.  It's getting squeezed but not brutally. Bruising that I can see is just a little on the eyes and a bunch down my neck. I think he tried to lipo that area and didn't get enough so then went to my belly pouch to get the rest. Those areas are a little sore. (and he only took a few ounces so won't even make a difference in my belly. lol. Friday I get the bandages off. I expect there will be more bruising to be seen then.

 

[Guest]

2 minutes ago, Bri2020 said:

Day three post op. I feel like poop. The DR said this would be my worst day and then things should stop swelling any more.  Overall I feel like this wasn't as bad as I expected.  My eyes while pretty swollen aren't to the point I can't see. Pain is manageable. Kinda feels like my whole head is in a "gentle" vise.  It's getting squeezed but not brutally. Bruising that I can see is just a little on the eyes and a bunch down my neck. I think he tried to lipo that area and didn't get enough so then went to my belly pouch to get the rest. Those areas are a little sore. (and he only took a few ounces so won't even make a difference in my belly. lol. Friday I get the bandages off. I expect there will be more bruising to be seen then.

 

Wow. How do/can you eat? All the swelling and bandages makes your head as round as Charlie Brown. Thank you for sharing.

[Willow]

12 hours ago, Elizabeth Star said:

Hey everyone. Not a good day for me. Things have gotten a lot worse for my partner. 😭😭😭

I’m so sorry Liz!  Still praying for both of you.  Let’s us know what we can do to help.

 

sending love

 

Willow

 

 

[Bri2020]

5 minutes ago, Erica Gabriel said:

Wow. How do/can you eat? All the swelling and bandages makes your head as round as Charlie Brown. Thank you for sharing.

straw. Milkshakes, broth, smoothies soups etc.  Very difficult to even get a pill in there.

[HollyNG]

Starting to like something,wearing a breastplate for the first time and wife likes it.Much better than wearing breast forms

[Willow McKenzie]

52 minutes ago, Bri2020 said:

Day three post op. I feel like poop. The DR said this would be my worst day and then things should stop swelling any more.  Overall I feel like this wasn't as bad as I expected.  My eyes while pretty swollen aren't to the point I can't see. Pain is manageable. Kinda feels like my whole head is in a "gentle" vise.  It's getting squeezed but not brutally. Bruising that I can see is just a little on the eyes and a bunch down my neck. I think he tried to lipo that area and didn't get enough so then went to my belly pouch to get the rest. Those areas are a little sore. (and he only took a few ounces so won't even make a difference in my belly. lol. Friday I get the bandages off. I expect there will be more bruising to be seen then.

 

Hang in there, it will all be worth it.   I recognize the little squeeze bottle fluid drain system.  ---HUGS---

[Ivy]

13 hours ago, Elizabeth Star said:

. Not a good day for me. Things have gotten a lot worse for my partner.

Sorry for you.  I hope things get better.

[JustineM]

@Elizabeth Star so sorry to hear about the setback with your spouse. I’m keeping you both in my thoughts. 
 

 

[HollyNG]

Keeping my mom happy this year having more time as Holly more with her.

[Nicole M]

Not to make light of anyone suffering, but I thought a little humor might be nice. Found this in a Mad Magazine fan group on Facebook a few years ago. It makes me want to take a bus ride to Miami. 😀

[Jackie C.]

43 minutes ago, Sandy Morgan said:

Not to make light of anyone suffering, but I thought a little humor might be nice. Found this in a Mad Magazine fan group on Facebook a few years ago. It makes me want to take a bus ride to Miami. 😀

 

If only it was that easy (and cheap).

 

Hey @Bri2020! It doesn't look nearly as bad as my friend's facelift. I don't see the same kind of bruising she had. I think your doctor did an excellent job and I cannot wait to see the results.

 

Hugs!

[Roxiee]

Evening all, I'm new!

[Bri2020]

51 minutes ago, Roxiee said:

Evening all, I'm new!

Welcome!

 

[Roxiee]

26 minutes ago, Bri2020 said:

Welcome!

 

Hello hru

[Elizabeth Star]

Thank you everyone. Today I had to say goodbye to my partner. She wasn’t in any pain and passed within minutes after the machines were turned off. I held her hand through to the end. Her name was Alison and I will never forget her. 

[KathyLauren]

Oh, @Elizabeth Star!  That is so hard.  I am very sorry to hear that.  We are all here for you.  

[Davie]

19 minutes ago, Elizabeth Star said:

Thank you everyone. Today I had to say goodbye to my partner. She wasn’t in any pain and passed within minutes after the machines were turned off. I held her hand through to the end. Her name was Alison and I will never forget her. 

So sorry, @Elizabeth StarThat's so sad. My prayers are with you and Alison.

— Davie

 

[Hanna]

@Elizabeth Star I'm so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you.

Hanna

[Bri2020]

Liz I am so sorry for you. I know Alison was battling a very serious medical issue and as you had mentioned without a transplant it would be terminal but it's still overwhelming. Hang in there and lean on all of us for support if you need to. We are here for you.  

[KymmieL]

I am so sorry, Liz. I know that feeling, it happened with my dad when he passed. A couple minutes off the machine and was gone. At least you where able to be there with her.   She is in no pain anymore, She will be watching over you.

 

We are all here for you, Liz. If you need to talk, I will give PM you my #.

 

Kymmie

[KymmieL]

I need to find that machine. I think somebody needs to build one. I am sure it would get its usage. LOL

 

Kymmie

[JustineM]

59 minutes ago, Elizabeth Star said:

Thank you everyone. Today I had to say goodbye to my partner. She wasn’t in any pain and passed within minutes after the machines were turned off. I held her hand through to the end. Her name was Alison and I will never forget her. 

So sorry to hear this. I’m glad that she went peacefully though. You are in my prayers.