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I am having my surgery on September 12th and I am...
Enawena1717July 24, 2013
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I am having my surgery on September 12th and I am completely scared. Let me preface this statement by the fact that I have disliked my italian/lebanese nose since I was 15. I always hoped I would grow into it but alas, that never really happened. The tip is a bit wide and droops. I have bumps and it protrudes a bit too much for my liking. It seems a bit crooked and needs to be narrowed. Overall, I don't think it fits my face. I know that once it was refined and taken care of, I would be happy. Yet... lately, from my reading and surgery packet, I feel more scared and overwhelmed than ever.
I don't like the idea of going under anesthesia and I don't like the idea of having to breathe through my mouth. I suffer from anxiety and I have a feeling I would be really scared to go into the operating room and I know I will be uncomfortable because you are very congested. Nauseous even!
Overall, now I am having doubts. Not about changing my nose bc I dislike it but because I worry I cant handle the recovery and all the stress leading up to this. I feel completely lost now. I am afraid of the unknown.
I feel comfortable with the doctor that I chose. I consulted with two. I liked both but overall, felt the second doctor had a more minimal approach but was more detailed with what he thought would look best and how he explained it. He doesn't pack a nose which made me feel more comfortable and he answered all my questions thoroughly. All surgery is performed in a hospital which comforts me but I don't know, I feel very stressed out.
Does anyone else feel this way?
I hate my nose and would love to fix it. It would give me more confidence in myself but I wonder if I can handle the recovery period. Being bruised and swollen isn't a worry to me. The congestion and anesthesia are.
I don't like the idea of going under anesthesia and I don't like the idea of having to breathe through my mouth. I suffer from anxiety and I have a feeling I would be really scared to go into the operating room and I know I will be uncomfortable because you are very congested. Nauseous even!
Overall, now I am having doubts. Not about changing my nose bc I dislike it but because I worry I cant handle the recovery and all the stress leading up to this. I feel completely lost now. I am afraid of the unknown.
I feel comfortable with the doctor that I chose. I consulted with two. I liked both but overall, felt the second doctor had a more minimal approach but was more detailed with what he thought would look best and how he explained it. He doesn't pack a nose which made me feel more comfortable and he answered all my questions thoroughly. All surgery is performed in a hospital which comforts me but I don't know, I feel very stressed out.
Does anyone else feel this way?
I hate my nose and would love to fix it. It would give me more confidence in myself but I wonder if I can handle the recovery period. Being bruised and swollen isn't a worry to me. The congestion and anesthesia are.
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Enawena1717July 27, 2013
Finally got a chance to upload pictures. Need to take ones more of my nose specifically.
I actually spoke with someone that used my doctor for the same procedure and I feel much more comfortable and confident. I feel excited again :)
I actually spoke with someone that used my doctor for the same procedure and I feel much more comfortable and confident. I feel excited again :)
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July 27, 2013
You will do great! I got mine done yesterday and I was nervous going into it but before you know it your at home relaxing. I was worried about the pain also but that has been minimal. Just uncomfortable feels like a head cold. Good luck if you have any questions inbox me
July 27, 2013
don't be afraid!! yes--it is a major procedure, BUT it will change your life for the better!! i used to not be able to even face front-ways when I talked to people! I used to be so focused on what angle my face was facing that I'd miss out on their names, or what they were saying because I couldn't stop wondering if that was an okay angle and they'd still think i'm pretty. stupid, but it worked for years, lol. I'm so much more confident now; you wouldn't believe the difference!! It is definitely going to be a great change!! It's going to turn out fabulous--don't worry!! You have a great face and it's going to be a lot more apparent when it's more proportionate. If you love your doc and he's done lots of noses like yours, there's nothing to fear. If you're really scared, try asking for twilight anesthesia--I really liked knowing what he did and how it would turn out! Plus, he showed me what he did before the cast was on that next week! Also, if it makes you feel better, since my first two sucked, just to make you feel better, I did still like them better than my first nose. So, at least if you "hate" it, you'll prob still hate it less than your old nose!!
August 2, 2013
Well ...I've done it 3 years ago ..everything went well ..but I still wish I was my old me !!! Even so the nose look much better I do not like my new me !!! It is hard to have a new 3D of your face !! And nobody talk about that aspect !! I feel like I died 3 years ago !! I had more success with my old me !! I had more caractere and more appealing before ! Now I just feel being like anybody !! I do not stand out anymore !! So ...better think twice before ..if like me you felt pretty before don't do it !!!
July 27, 2013
When I scheduled my surgery, I was so excited! Anxiety didn't set in until my pre op and I got a packet (it was more like a book) of surgery do's and don'ts. The very thought of anesthesia, pain, nausea made me nervous. But I hardly had any pain and I didn't feel nauseous at all! In fact, I woke up pretty pumped after surgery lol!! And it really just felt like a head cold while I recovered. I looked a lot worse than I felt, but that went away in a matter of days. Just take the time to relax and let yourself get pampered :) best of luck!
July 29, 2013
i am lebanese and would like to have the surgery soon. My son who is italian / lebanese talked about it but never did. maybe after your surgery i can persuade him to have it done. I live close to Norwalk, ct.
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1 month pre
More and more comfortable
Enawena1717August 1, 2013
Definitely feeling really excited! One of my friends told me I was obsessed when I told her I joined a site to read and talk to others going through the same procedure. Ironically enough, she's the one that obsessively talks about things ALL the time, never lets anyone get a word in edge wise AND obsesses about things that are not remotely important. I am getting life changing surgery in 6 weeks!! So yes I am definitely glad I joined this site because I can talk to people who actually understand what I am going through.
I just want to get the surgery over with so I can start recovering and put it behind me. I hope I like how I look after. Always a risk but I bet I will like it a whole lot more than what I have now. I know my nose isn't terrible and I don't NEED it but I think it is something that would make me much happier.
Going on vacation for a week next week. Def can't wait to get away from life and work for a bit :)
I just want to get the surgery over with so I can start recovering and put it behind me. I hope I like how I look after. Always a risk but I bet I will like it a whole lot more than what I have now. I know my nose isn't terrible and I don't NEED it but I think it is something that would make me much happier.
Going on vacation for a week next week. Def can't wait to get away from life and work for a bit :)
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August 1, 2013
I am glad uou decided to have the surgery to fix ur nose. You r very pretty n will be even prettier after. No need to stress out about the operation. Everything will go very well. Just stay positive!!
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