*Hi, I’m Karen — and welcome to I Go By Karen Life! *
I’m sharing real life after 50: major weight loss, GLP-1s, fitness, menopause, plastic surgery, downsizing, travel, reinvention and everything in between. My goal is honest conversation, practical encouragement and proof that it’s never too late to make a change.
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Well… I warned you I was going to show you the real recovery. 😂
Today's video starts the morning of my plastic surgery and follows me through Day 8.
There are definitely moments when I do NOT look my best — particularly Days 1–3 — but I decided not to sanitize the experience after the fact. This is what those first days really looked like for me.
I had actually planned to take you through two full weeks, but the video was becoming a feature-length film 😂, so we're stopping at Day 8. I have more from Week 2 coming.
If you've ever wondered what the first week after major plastic surgery can actually look like… this one's for you. ❤️
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Taking those jeans back from my stylist appointment - I decided they were not flattering after all and just too big. But my big surprise was that Nordstrom Rack will take returns for the mothership Nordstrom store. Yeah! So much easier for me to get in and out of than the mall! 🎉
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Cap Update: my daughter replaced my beloved missing cap from the Virgin Voyages cruise for Mother’s Day ❤️😂
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Is it bad if someone has an Alani Nu waiting in the car immediately after getting blood drawn? Asking for a friend…😂
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