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I'm 25 and have always been bothered by my nose....
jer216January 16, 2013
WORTH IT$7,675
I'm 25 and have always been bothered by my nose. It has a hump and a wide bridge. In some pictures it looks like Mr. Potato Head, where it's like a triangle from head-on. Not good. I always am self-conscious with pictures too because I have to try and angle my head at a way where my nose doesn't look gigantic. I finally researched and found a doctor I really trust so schedule the surgery for March! Wish it was sooner but I needed more time to save up for it. My husband is really supportive, saying he doesn't think I need it but if it will make me feel better and if I want to do it then I should. I've only told my parents, sister and a couple friends. I think my mom is a little nervous that I won't look like "me" anymore but I told her what the doctor told me: This sin't a way to completely change your looks, it's just an improvement of the nose you already have. Also, I've read that a lot of times people who don't know what you had done sometimes don't even notice. One friend said I shouldn't do it, but everyone else has been supportive. The countdown has begun!
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1 month pre
Feeling guilty about the cost I'm paying for...
jer216February 5, 2013
Feeling guilty about the cost I'm paying for something I don't need, thinking about all the bills we could get paid off with the money. Feeling down about it
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February 6, 2013
I understand how you feel about the cost; when I put all the money I'd saved onto my credit card (the day before the payment came out of my bank), I was $100 away from having my whole credit card paid off for the first time in 6 months. And the next day, almost all of my money was then gone, and now I'm more in debt than I've ever been (although my fiance always reminds me that there will always be more money, and we can pay it off within the year). But I know how it feels - I partially regretted my decision because I thought to myself, I just gave up the opportunity to be completely debt-free for something I don't absolutely NEED. But it's not selfish, and that's something you need to remember. If you were selfishly squandering your money, you wouldn't feel guilty about it. This is something that will make you really happy, and chances are you'd regret not going through with it. Remember, there will always be more money in the world. You only live once.
February 11, 2013
Thanks for the support! It's hard seeing all that money go towards something I don't really need, but my husband said the same thing as your fiance, that we can always earn more money. I've been working a second job and putting all that money towards the nose fund, so at least it's not coming out of what we earn each month for other things! Hopefully it will all be worth it :)
February 6, 2013
I've felt the same way as you have! I've definitely had my ups and downs throughout this process but what made me decide to go through with the surgery is that I can finally forget about my nose and stop being self-conscious. Ultimately it's your choice and if it's going to be too financially difficult if you had the surgery, there will be time in the future. Have a relaxing bath and take your mind off it for a little bit :)
February 11, 2013
that' so true, hopefully once it's over I'll love my nose, and if I do it will completely be worth it!
February 11, 2013
Yes I noticed they were switched! :)
Have you had the surgery yet? Who's your dr? Thanks for sharing your story!
February 11, 2013
Nope, the surgery is on March 14th and I have my pre-op appt in a couple weeks to go over last-minute details. My doctor is Dr. Parfitt in Middleton, WI. Out of all the docs I researched I liked his before/after pics the best and after the consultation really have confidence in him. He looks at it with such an artistic eye which I really liked
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6 days pre
Only one more week! I'm getting really excited,...
jer216March 7, 2013
Only one more week! I'm getting really excited, gotta make a list of things I still need...frozen peas, ziploc bags, Tylenol PM, one of those round neck pillows, and straws. In my pre-op instructions it said to eat soft foods for a while, any suggestions? I'm thinking yogurt and mashed potatoes will get old fast...also my doc said not to brush my upper teeth for a week with a toothbrush, rather to use my finger (gross) or a thin washcloth. What have other people used? I just want the day to finally be here!!!!
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March 9, 2013
Don't feel guilty! Everything will be worth it. You'll never have to feel self conscious about your nose again! I have my surgery on the 13th and the things I have on my shopping list are applesauce, pudding, yogurt, fruit for smoothies, ice cream for milkshakes, bananas, almond milk etc. Goodluck!
March 10, 2013
Ooo good ideas! I'm going shopping today to get stuff. It will be nice to have someone going through recovery at the same time as me, good luck!
March 9, 2013
Best of Luck! You're beautiful by the way!!
March 10, 2013
Only a few more days away!!! I bet you are getting excited :) I hear you about the money part too.. I feel the same way... but you do have to keep telling yourself that it's ok to spend money on YOU sometimes :)
March 11, 2013
Yes so excited! I just want it to be the day of the surgery, then fast forward to the day I get the splint off haha
March 14, 2013
Good luck with your surgery today!! Im so jealous ;) Im only 6 days away mtself but it feels like its foreverrr away! Im so excited for you!!
March 15, 2013
Thanks!!! So far so good, no pain right now!! Doc said to keep eyes covers as much as possible today and tomorrow (to not strain eyes and promote swelling) but I couldn't resist posting :)
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You're getting closer! A month and a half. How are you feeling about everything?