“GoT a RhInOpLaStY on Feb.3.2012 ”

I am looking to get a rhinoplasty because I have a hump On my nose that developed shortly after puberty. I am 27 yrs old and live in California. Time has flown by since the initial consultation in November and now I have my blood work scheduled this Fri the 27th and my surgery is on Feb 3rd. I am super excited but I find myself becoming more and more anxious as the day approaches... At times I get the feeling that doing this and it is all gonna go well, but then I have another part me that says "omg what if this happens,what if that happens". Anyway just wish it was the day before surgery already. Will keep you guys posted. Any feedback and advice is welcome. I will post pics soon. :)

Updated on 24 Jan 2012:
Surgery is approaching quick ;)))) excited and nervous ;/

Updated on 4 Feb 2012:
The first day:
Surgery was a quick my PS was done in under an hour . My surgery was at 830 am I arrived to my hOme at 1030 am. He office is 10 min away from my house.
Anyway in for there we spoke about what I wanted changed, he made a couple of lines on my face and took a couple of pictures. Then can in the anesthesia nurse and apple about my blood work and what his role was today. This all took about 20 mins and off we were to the op room. Once in there I forgot about my worries and headed off to some tropical island in the Mediterranean. I woke up and it seemed like min instead of 55 min.
Anyways I think all is goo for now. Just quickly on my brusing I have very little it is the first day so maybe I will get more as the week goes by. I have been putting ice (peas) around my ice very 20 min of every hour and taking arnica as well as a vitamin C.
I will post 2 day. At the end of the day;)
Thanks for everyones positive energy

Updated on 5 Feb 2012:
The second day: I made the mistake of napping in the afternoon and now I can't sleep. I also still have my nose packed because I had my rhinoplasty done on a Friday and my PS is closed every other weekend. Needless to say I wish I had it done on Thrusday so that Friday I would have gotten the packing removed. I haven't bruised much either but that's probably because I have been good about icing my eyes.
I miss breathing through my nose. I can't really eat because I can't taste anything and I cant swallow that well, again because of the packing.
I am still taking arnica and tylenol I am also taking a stool softener because I read it's good for your colon since you are immobile for a couple days. I must say that it does help.
Anyway I will post later on to tell you all how I am doing on my third day.
It's 135am here in CA and I can't sleep >_

Updated on 5 Feb 2012:
I am doing better today in terms of pressure on my head. I do feel pressure on my eyes and i feel like i have to blow my nose. I have not slept in a day, I got some Tylenol PM today and i will taking one to help me go to sleep.
I am eating Crackers and soft bread. My mom dropped off some applesauce today and i am finding it soothing on my throat. i also ate a banana today more frozen (cold ) pine apple from Trader Joe's.
One thing that i have not done well is brushed my teeth. I do brush them just not well. I use a lot of Scope instead. I want to shower soooo badly....I did do a sponge bath today, and it felt good. Tomorrow i go to my PS to remove my packing... I hope to eat warm food soon. I also miss working out. I am a runner and a stair climber and I so miss my workout days. I also miss taking my dog out for a walk and i miss not being able to pet her and have her lick my face lol.

Updated on 6 Feb 2012:
Day four:
Today i got my packing out and OMG i feel so much better!!!!
I get my cast of on friday and i am super excited!
My PS said everything looks good and that he is so surprised i didn't bruise that much. It is the fourth day i only have a tiny bit of discoloration near the tear ducts of my eyes. Other than that my color is normal. I do have a little bit of swelling on my cheeks (not much).
The removal of the packing did not hurt one bit. I had read some stories that is painful because of the dry blood but i have to be honest and say that i did not feel discomfort.
I hope that i heal fast.

Updated on 6 Feb 2012:
JUST A TIP:
My mother has taken the time to wash fruit for me and cut them into piece i can eat without having to open my mouth to wide.
Berries (of all kinds)
Mango
pineapples
watermelon
melons
Acai Sorbet or the real fruit
bananas

Basically freeze them (wash and cut them up before) add yogurt and a little milk (and or also sorbet) blend them and it does wonders for your throat and your stomach. This really was my only food for 3 days. I read that having berries (strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, rasberries, and acai) can speed up the healing process and help with healing.

I have also been taking AIRBORNE, and i have found that this has helped me in healing and keeping my spirits up.


anyway hope someone finds this helpful.

;)

Updated on 9 Feb 2012:
Days 5 & 6
All is well with me ;)
Tomorrow I get my cast off ;)))
I have gone out for little walks. Nothing too crazy just
felt like I needed to get out. I can't wait to start working out
I REALLY miss it.

Updated on 10 Feb 2012:
Last day of healing with cast:
Today I get my cast off. :())
I am excited and a little nervous about the reveal
I hope I love it!
I almost dnt want it removed until my nose healed completely
just scared I will bump it so something.

Sleeping has definetly been easier since the packing came off
my body was a little sore the second day from just laying around, I have been taking a few 5-10 min walks around my neighborhood, always with someone as I am still in recovery.
Eating is normal, I still take smaller bites and drink from a straw.

Updated on 10 Feb 2012:
ONE MORE TIP!

FROZEN GREEN TEA BAGS... They worked wonders on my puffiness.

Tea is relatively cheap so this didn't make me feel bad plus my boyfriend loves to drink it cold.

So brew some tea like you would normally ( instead of one bag do 2). Then instead of throwing them away place them in the freezer. They are the perfect size for your eyes. I would do a few sets at a time so you can rotate them out.
This really helped me because tea bags are not heavy and they don't dry out your skin.
:)

Updated on 10 Feb 2012:
Cast is off! So far I love the results!!!
Will know for sure in a couple of weeks

Updated on 11 Feb 2012:
Feeling great! Loving my nose!
Thx all for your support ~

Updated on 14 Feb 2012:
Am 10 days out and I love my nose!
It was so worth it!

Updated on 15 Feb 2012:
I added a before and after pic the before was taken on the way to my PS office and the after was taken a week later (when the cast was removed). I LOVE it! and i am excited about the coming weeks and months.