Self Discovery, Weight Loss and Cosmetic Surgery
Since beginning my fiftieth year on this earth…I began a slow journey of self discovery. Trying my best to figure out what I wanted…or expected out of this phase of my life. My kids are grown…my husband is engulfed in his career…what is out there for me? I wish I could tell you that I hit that “eureka” moment….but no…I am still making my way through the fog looking for the light.
This is not to say that I haven’t had fun along the way…because I have. I rediscovered crafting…got bored with it….have some nice pieces of art, jewelry, knitting, crochet to show for it. …and some not so nice pieces I have to hide because I can’t bring myself to throw them out. I am now looking for my next craft to butcher….perhaps stained glass?
I have managed to lose 65 pounds..keep it off for 2 years and gain only 6 back. Everyone asks me how…no secret….Alli. You must be strong to take this drug. There will be plenty of concessions you will make…but if you want to lose…it’s the best thing out there as far as help. The side effects at time are devastating…but, then again…being 65 pounds over weight is devastating in it’s own right. I am still taking it as maintenance…or maybe just as reassurance that I don’t put more than the 6 pounds back on.
So recently I’ve had the following procedures performed. I’m had permanent makeup for my eyebrows. I started a Latisse regimen for my eyelashes. I had botox for my wrinkles and Radiense for the deeper lines.
That’s it so far! It may sound like I have had tons done in a short period of time…but when I started this quest I was 50….I am now 56…so, you can see I am not a cosmetic surgery junkie in the making. I take my time…do my research and then make the decision whether or not to have something done. Remember…this is your face…be sure of who and what…long before you make your decision to have something done. If it feels wrong…walk out!
I wish I could say these things are painless…and they take 20 years off your looks…but the truth is…they hurt like hell…they do take years off…make you look rested…not like a mannequin. They may not be for everyone…but I have had great results and will continue to look for ways to keep myself looking my best until I reach the stage where the scalpel is the last resort… not there yet!
Not sure what my next procedure will be…maybe my lips permanently lined….some light laser….a chemical peel…who knows. I know that I will be looking, planning and doing my research…maybe I will take it below the face…did I mention that I had five children…tummy tuck may be my next adventure.