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Should have done this years ago!..... - Fort Myers, FL
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After about 15 years of considering rhinoplasty, I...
slm1636February 14, 2014
WORTH IT$6,000
After about 15 years of considering rhinoplasty, I have finally decided to do it. I am scheduled for surgery exactly one month from day on March 14th! My nose has always bothered me, due to the large size, bulbous tip and bump that I have (I'll have to post some pictures later). I know this will give me the confidence I've been lacking and I can't wait to take a profile picture that doesn't make me cringe! :)
I am nervous about being under, although I've had a few minor surgeries before. I think now that I'm a mom, I have a fear of not waking up. I know deep down that everything will be fine but I'm a natural worrier. I have two little boys 6 and 15 months, so the recovery is a concern but I will have my husband and my mom, who is a nurse, here to help.
If you have any advice or if you're just going through the same pre-op jitters, I'd love to connect! ;)
I am nervous about being under, although I've had a few minor surgeries before. I think now that I'm a mom, I have a fear of not waking up. I know deep down that everything will be fine but I'm a natural worrier. I have two little boys 6 and 15 months, so the recovery is a concern but I will have my husband and my mom, who is a nurse, here to help.
If you have any advice or if you're just going through the same pre-op jitters, I'd love to connect! ;)
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February 17, 2014
I am 3 weeks post op and was very concerned before going under as I have small children. It was fine. I remember nothing of waking up. Recovery was not as bad as expected. I did not have packing which I hear is dreadful. I am still not sure about my results yet, but know that it is so so early. I love the profile, but did not want anything done to front view. It seems short and wide and my tip needs to drop a little. I had an open procedure with hump removed. Good Luck. I am sure you will be fine. If you have thin skin…drink lots of water and remember swelling is a good thing for a little while.
February 17, 2014
Thanks for sharing! I am anticipating the worst pain and hoping to be pleasantly surprised with none lol
February 17, 2014
I did not take any pain meds except for tylenol and later Sudafed with tylenol. stuffiness and breathing out of your mouth at night (aka: cotton mouth) is the biggest problem.
February 17, 2014
Just joined the site. My surgery is scheduled for next Thursday. Starting to freak a little! I need to call my surgeon and ask to talk to him as my consultation was about a year ago. I know he has my computer simulation, but feel like I need to make sure he knows exactly my desires.
February 17, 2014
I had my first consultation on the 13th of February and I have the same exactly worries, my kiddos are 10 and 6 years old and my biggest fear is not waking up. Keep us update :)
February 23, 2014
So, five more days until my surgery. I haven't even done my own profile on here, just saw yours the day I got on and since yours is close to my date of surgery, I just commented on yours. :-) I am not not getting put under, just twilight sleep with iv Meds. I have had a chin implant years ago with the same, so not nervous about that part. Just how it's going to turn out. I hope we love our new noses! I still need to email my surgeon, and get all supplies. I hv my prescriptions, Tylenol, and some stuff. Got frozen peas today on my Target run.
February 23, 2014
Good luck! I see my surgeon on the 3rd for my preop visit then it's almost time! :) let me know how everything goes for you this week! I'm sure it will be fine & yes, I hope we love our new noses!
February 27, 2014
Hey, yes, sitting here in recliner. Nose is kinda sore, I think I feel the incisions. From what my hubby said, the doc told him my deviated septum was pretty crooked, he fixed that, and since I talked to him few mins before I was out, and told him I was concerned about my tip and and wanted it smaller, he made two incisions to make nostrils smaller. That's what I feel. I took one pain pill, Norco, but I may just take Tylenol next. Made me a little dizzy. I was a nut coming out of sedation, singing and all! Thanks for asking about me. Let me know how yours goes too. My husband has changed drip pad three times so far, had to get more gauze. Putting cold wash cloths on face, may try peas soon. Site doesn't work too great with my Android phone, so if double words sorry tried to fix.
February 28, 2014
Thanks for letting me know. Was today the day of surgery or was it yesterday? I'm glad you're doing well! I'm 2 wks out & will see my dr on Monday for pre-op visit. I'll keep you posted :) best of luck for a speedy recovery & great results!
February 28, 2014
It was this morning at 7:45am, had to be there at 6:30am, i was home at 9:30am, so I guess about about an hour or so for surgery I live 15 mins away. I bought arnica tablets at Walmart, couldn't find at target, no bruising so far, and I've been drinking pineapple juice, as I I read negative things about about the bromelain supplement. Took one extra strength Tylenol, nose is full of blood and mucous. (Sorry.) Not painful, just already done with the blood. Changed drip pad 6 times so far, it feels very full inside, and of of course you can't blow your nose. Hubby said it looks better from what what he can tell. I have flesh colored tape tape and the drip pad. Ps, thanks for letting me update on your site, sorry, I can't do pics or profile from Android phone! Almost time for you!
March 1, 2014
Keeping it real, these last two days have not been fun! So much junk inside of of nose. Go in Thursday to get tape taken off. My nose definitely doesn't point downwards anymore, but I feel like it's still big, just pushed up now. I know everyone says be patient and let swelling come down, so I will.
March 1, 2014
I looked like ms. Piggy when my cast first came off. It settled, but I'm still very swollen and do not feel it looks normal in pictures. I'm 6 weeks out. I'm trying not to stress and no one else seems to notice.
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Tomorrow is the Day
slm1636March 13, 2014
Tomorrow is the big day. I'm sure the second guessing and anxious feelings are normal, but I have to admit I'm awfully nervous. Between the anesthesia & recovery...my mind is busy. I'm a control-freak by nature, so it's tough to just trust and relax.
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March 13, 2014
I'll be thinking about ya. What time is your surgery? Did they gv ya Valium? I took one the morning of, but not at night, had to be up so early. Prayers and positive thoughts for ya. :-)
March 13, 2014
Thank you!
Xanax which I'll take tonight. I'm supposed to take a pull to help w/ nausea in the am. So I'll probably skip the Xanax in the morning because I heard the nausea pill makes you drowsy.
I'm scheduled for 10et :)
March 13, 2014
keep us post it :) everything will be ok :)
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