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becky08April 21, 2011
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I can't remember a time that people didn't make comments about my "Jewish" nose. I've always hated it and it has always taken away from my self confidence.
After a series of very fortunate events (mostly financial) I'm having rhinoplasty done in about four weeks. I found my doctor through a recommendation from another medical professional in Las Vegas. I have had my appointment scheduled now since February but I'm starting to get very anxious and nervous.
I had my initial consultation back at the beginning of January and my doctor seems very nice and confident. I truly hope it turns out better....I am not looking for perfection, just improvement. I don't want my nose to be the first thing that people notice on my face anymore. I know it is still pretty far away but I will post "after" photos once the procedure has been done
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April 23, 2011
It'll be here before you know it, and a week later you'll get to see your new nose (plus a little swelling). I think you're going into this with the healthiest attitude of wanting improvement and not expecting perfection. Just make sure you and your surgeon are on the same page with what you want! Crucial!
You might find 9 Things I Wish I'd Known Before Rhinoplasty helpful.
Good luck and please do keep us posted on how your'e doing!
April 26, 2011
My surgury is also the 17th of May! Good Luck!
April 29, 2011
I had mine 6 weeks ago and I am so happy w my results ..... it seems to get better every visit ... it is so worth it the way i feel about my self and the way i look i had an ethnic nose it was wide and round , , i wish i would have done it a long time ago but was financially able to finally , i wll warn you the first day was not good for me the anesthesia made me sick because i swallowed blood during the procedure but that was the worst part of it .. day 2 was good ,
April 29, 2011
i am so glad that your surgery has improved your self confidence. having you say that has helped me not feel so worried about what could go wrong, but to focus more on what most likely will go right. thank you for letting me know about the anesthesia. i have never been under anesthesia so i'm not sure how i will react yet. i'm glad that you're happy with your results and i can only hope that i will be as happy with mine :)
May 12, 2011
i am in the same boat as you friend! My Rhinoplasty is set for June 7th! Its nearly a month away and I'm already nervous. Ive never been put to sleep before either and Im leary about the drugs and how Im going to feel. I want it so bad though. I just hope im happy with the result b/c i am really hard on myself and expect nothing but the best out of this guy lol. Be sure to post some pics!
May 15, 2011
I completely understand! It's hard to put your trust in someone that you don't even hardly know, especially with something as big as changing your face! I will definitely update throughout the process and post some before and after pics once my cast comes off. Thanks for your post :)
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It's not even 24 hours after my surgery and i...
becky08May 18, 2011
it's not even 24 hours after my surgery and i feel great! my doctor told me that it was really common to get sick from the anesthesia and swallowing blood during surgery but i felt totally fine once i woke up. i was a little queasy when i was waking up but as soon as they brought my bp and heart rate down i was fine. so far there is hardly any pain at all and i haven't even needed tylenol much less the prescription pain meds.
my throat is still a little sore from having the tube down it but nothing too bad. honestly i think the hardest part is having to sleep on my back with my head elevated. that and having to hear my cat meowing and scratching at my bedroom door since i'm not allowed to let him in my room :)
i still can't really tell what my nose looks like, but from what i can see it definitely looks better than before. as of right now i would say it was worth it but of course i will have to see the final results to be sure
my throat is still a little sore from having the tube down it but nothing too bad. honestly i think the hardest part is having to sleep on my back with my head elevated. that and having to hear my cat meowing and scratching at my bedroom door since i'm not allowed to let him in my room :)
i still can't really tell what my nose looks like, but from what i can see it definitely looks better than before. as of right now i would say it was worth it but of course i will have to see the final results to be sure
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May 19, 2011
Hi,
Just figured I'd add another voice here.. my surgery is for tomorrow at 7:30 and I'm finding these posts reassuring; it's nice to feel like we're going through this together.
Just figured I'd add another voice here.. my surgery is for tomorrow at 7:30 and I'm finding these posts reassuring; it's nice to feel like we're going through this together.
May 19, 2011
good luck to you! you are not alone! be sure to keep us updated. excited for you
May 19, 2011
Thank you for the post. I'll share some pictures soon. Right now I'm drinking water, taking arnica and Vitamin C. But when this is all over and I'm recovering, I'm going to breathe a huge sigh of relief and enjoy a nice glass of wine -- maybe 2, probably 2.
I keep thinking about how nervous I am for tomorrow and that for my doctor it's just a day at the office.
I keep thinking about how nervous I am for tomorrow and that for my doctor it's just a day at the office.
May 21, 2011
I'm home and recovering! Surgery went well. I'm a bit bruised and swollen but the scary part is over and now I just have to heal. The entire experience was so much better than I had expected -- ok dreaded. Everyone in the office was great and made me feel so comfortable and well taken care of.
I'll write more of a recap later, but for now, I'm going to go relax.
I'll write more of a recap later, but for now, I'm going to go relax.
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Large noses run in my family, too, and the boys inherited my dad's nose. You could call it "Jewish," but Germans and British are known for large noses and we all know the term "Roman nose." I didn't get that big of a nose, but I did get my maternal grandfather's "bally-nose," which has only gotten bigger as time goes by, so I'm considering it, too.
If you aren't confident at this time, give yourself more time to do some research and reschedule until you are ready. I did the same thing before my surgery and it helped more than anything anyone could have said to me. You have control, and that's usually what makes us feel helpless and unsure.
Good luck!