So worth it!- Dallas, TX

I've been coming to this site for months now and finally decided to stop lurking and share my own story since hearing everyone elses has helped me so much. I've wanted a nose job since I was old enough to be vain. I've always felt very self concious about my nose. I graduated college and saved up some money then had my consult about 16 months ago. I almost scheduled a surgery date then had a panic attack and cancelled. Suddenly I was so afraid that I would completely mess up my face, get an infection, develop a breathing problem (its a perfectly functional nose just big) it wasnt just a fantasy anymore I was faced with the reality of actually going under the knife. So I pulled out and decided to try wear more make up, work out more and took a trip to Europe. The trip was fantastic but when I got home and returned to my regular everyday, I really regreted not getting the surgery. I took another 6 months to really think about what I wanted and decided to go through with surgery. More than anything I just want to stop thinking about my dang nose all the time- feeling like its the first thing people notice about me, trying to angle my face in pictures so it doesn't dominate my face ect.

I had my pre-op appt today and got my blood drawn then payed my bill (YIKES can't believe I'm spending so much money on myself!!) Next week is so busy with the holidays and then its my surgery date! I can't believe how close it is! I'm starting to think about all the things I need to buy before the 3rd. The lists on the website have been so helpful.

Thank you guys so much for all the comments! Its such a relief to talk to people about this! I feel like when I tell my friends they act really judgemental and ironically most of them want a breast aug. : / So I've stopped telling people I'm getting it done, if they notice and ask I'll be honest with them but I'm not offering up the info anymore. Surgery is one week away! I've started gathering my supplies: H2O2, polysporin, q-tips, and lots of chapstick (thanks for the heads up guys!) and renewing my netflix account. I also asked my surgeon about scuba diving and he told me I get a green light to dive after about 3 months, for anyone else out there that dives. Well now I'm just doing the waiting game and trying to stay healthy and avoid the cold thats been going around work. I'll probably update again in a week!

I can't believe it but surgery is tomorrow!! Time has flown by. I'm crazy nervous but really excited too. I've been thinking about doing this for over 10 years and its actually happening! Surgery is at 7a.m. Eeek!! Everyone is telling me to get a good nights sleep... yeah right! Hopefully I'll feel well enough tomorrow to update you all on how it went :)