Cast off today, really nervous - Ontario, Canada

First off I have to say how much I love this site and it's members. What a supportive community. OK now for the stuff all of you already know and have felt yourself. My nose has always been a 'big' problem for me, it was the root of all teasing throughout high school. So now I am a mom and a professional and I am taking control of my destiny. I have saved and finally I am able to get some time off work and school to do this for me.

My pre-op appointment was last Tuesday, still can't believe this is really happening. They gave me a goodie bag full of some things I will need right after surgery, which I thought was really thoughtful of them. I will still have to gather a few things other community members found helpful. My biggest concern right now is making sure my kiddies are taken care of after surgery and that the little guys don't hurt mommy's nose. Thank god for grandparents as DH will be taking care of me. I guess I should say I am having a septorhinoplasty with an open approach, my tip is a little bulbous and has a cleft due to my thin skin. Hopefully everything goes well as I haven't told anyone I am having this procedure done, just took some vacation time.

One more week. I can't believe the wait is almost over. Had an awesome microdermabrasion today, heard a lot of people breakout afterwards, god I hope not. Well this week should go by quickly, have to study for an exam for school plus I work full time. Oh yah and take care of my six kids:) Actually right now I am more anxious to finish the exam then anything else. O h well back to studying. I hope microderm before rhinoplasty was OK, just thought of that.

So four more days till my surgery, now I'm really starting to get anxious. Just finished my exam for school, what a relief except know my mind isn't as occupied. A least I have to work, that should keep me busy. My next course for school starts Monday so I can focus on that. I have spent sometime on a rate your doc site, really should stay away from those. They're nerve racking. I just pray all goes well.