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Me and my nose - Australia, AU
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10 days post
New Date
MTBNNovember 19, 2013
$6,500
I've booked a new date, 21st January... Now I've got time to prepare myself all over again and doubt my decision... I hope I'm making the right decision. I know once it's done, there's no going back, but I know I'm unhappy with how my nose looks at the moment so I can only try. If I'm still unhappy then there's no harm done, I just hope I'm not more unhappy. Judging by a lot of the results on here, I should be extremely happy!
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1 day pre
I've just cancelled
MTBNNovember 7, 2013
Due to reasons for my BA surgery, I've postponed my surgery for a couple of months. It's a bugger cos I was really looking forward to having a new nose! Waaa
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November 7, 2013
Thats too bad that you had to postpone. But it sounds like it's just a delay- you'll be back on track to the nose of your dreams in no time! :)
November 19, 2013
sorry, I seemed to have missed this comment. Back on track now, the timing is probably better too so it's all good. I hope you are going ok and still loving your new nose!
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4 days pre
What happens when you catch a cold?
MTBNNovember 3, 2013
My kids have caught a cold. A real snotty cold. I'm taking truck loads of vitamin C, but what happens if I catch it? I presume you can't get rhinoplasty if you have a cold???
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November 3, 2013
Yes definitely keep up with your Vitamin C! Not only is it good for immunity, it's also vital in collagen building which you'll need post-op for recovery. It's a water soluble vitamin, meaning that any excess will be excreted in your urine so there's no risk of taking too much. The only side effect of taking megadoses of vitamin C is that it may cause gas and diarrhea. I'm having surgery 4 days after you and I've been taking as much as my body will tolerate (more than 2,000mg) for the past week and a half. I'll continue to do so for 2 weeks post op too! Best of luck in the next few days...keep washing your hands and try your best not to touch your face, mouth and eyes. Maybe even pick up a doctor's mask to keep you from breathing in germs?
November 3, 2013
oh thanks for the info! I didn't know all that about vit C. I've been taking 2,000mg + a shite load of strawberries. It would seem that my body isn't coping too well with it. :-( I think I'll just push through it
November 4, 2013
Careful with the strawberries....my doc gave me a list of mostly fruits to avoid a week before surgery (berries being at the top). They contain salicylates, which can thin your blood similarly to aspirin. I was told to avoid food high in salicylates for 2 weeks before and after to help with bruising. I know, it's a lot of extra information, but just figured I throw it out there.
November 4, 2013
and thank you for doing so! I never knew that. I'd hate to jeopardise the surgery in any way so I guess I'll just stick with the vitamins. Shame cos the strawberries are sooooooooo good!
November 4, 2013
Hey girl. I'm not sure a cold will affect much... did you get a chance to talk to your doc? I developed a cold immediately after surgery, and my doc said it wouldn't affect healing- I'm just not sure about the surgery itself. Best to ask! BTW your "rare" photo looks a lot like my hook-nose photo haha. I feel your pain! Don't worry, your current nose won't be around long :) in the mean time, I hope you don't catch that cold!!!!
November 4, 2013
I've emailed his assistant but I haven't got a reply yet unfortunately. Oh I can only dream of having a result as perfect as yours!!! I'm taking all the necessary precautions to not catch this cold! Fingers crossed!
November 4, 2013
apparently anything that restricts my breathing ie runny/blocked nose, chesty cough etc would mean that I have to postpone surgery :-(
November 4, 2013
Definitely check with your doc on the cold! Also, your last picture reminded me of someone I went to college with. She was absolutely beautiful but had a noticeable hump. She wore it well and it never seemed to let her down. You are still beautiful and the procedure is only going to make you even more gorgeous! Enjoy your last week with your nose. :)
November 5, 2013
aww thank you, that's so nice of you to say so. I'm glad for friend that her nose never affected her. I wish I was the same. I'm not sure if I've ever felt beautiful, it's always been, it'd be better if I had a nice nose! Soon it will be (sooooo hoping it will be!) I spoke to the doc re the cold, I'd have to postpone if I were to catch it... only a couple more days now so hopefully I'm in the clear! How are you going these days?
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