Who have you told? Who will you tell? What will you say if people ask?

Hi, I had surgery on my neck a few weeks ago and was sick when I came round, but remember because you won't have eaten anything or about 12 hours before surgery it's not like being properly sick, so try not worry too much. My rhinoplasty surgeon has told me to take vitamin C and bromelain tablets these are pineapple enzymes which help your body to break down food to aid better healing 2 weeks before then 2x 30cc arnica tablets 3x a day after surgery. I am just having all pre-op checks done directly before surgery on the day as I am travelling quite a long way, but this is all part of what I have paid. But I am in the UK so maybe a little different. How many surgeons have you had consultations with? Are you sure you are not a bit anxious because you aren't 100% happy with your surgeon? Good luck with it all! X

Just to add, I think you are right to keep this to close family as everyone will have a comment about what you are doing, remember this is for you! I ended up cancelling lat year a I discussed it with too many pole and I was left feeling like I was being silly. I started it all again in January and have now booked for 29th July after lots of research and seeing 4 surgeons! I only told my mum when I was sure I was going to do it, then had to tell dad, sister and auntie. No one else will know. I think it's the best way. Remember you have everyone on here to talk to and we all totally understand how you feel :)

I had surgery on july 2nd and am healing very well. I had a cast for the first week but now nose is taped so I guess I won't be out in public for another week or so. I have the same fears as you about people noticing or commenting when I return to the outside world. The only people that know now is my dad and my grandma and then the word spread to my brother but he hasn't mentioned it yet. I haven't even told my best friend and I honestly don't know how to bring it up in a conversation with her, but I really want to do it before I see her as I can't imagine that anyone who kinows me well isn't going to notice my nose is different. I would love to hear how others here have tackled this? For the record I'm really happy with the results! I had a dorsal hump before and how my nose is so pretty, feel like this is the nose I was always meant to have :)

My PS told me I didn't have to get blood work done either. When the hospital called for preop questions they said 'and do all your preop blood work etc' and honestly I just kind of ignored it and didn't do it.. Haha I guess it's protocol so they assume everyone does it but if the dr tells uou you don't have to then you don't. So I didn't and its all good, 6 weeks post op!

Just had my surgery on July 2nd so I am 5 days out. To answer your questions...I have had surgery before and don't have a sensitivity to the anesthesia so I was not given anti- nausea meds but I know you can ask for them and I remember reading people who needed them and said it did help. I actually though I would have a catheter put in......I just assumed as with C-sections you do (which is only an hour procedure) but now that I think about it I guess that is more for the fact you can't get up out of bed easily for about a day so it's more for the day than the actual surgery . Anyway no I don't think you will need one even if yours is 3 1/2 hours...mine was 2 1/2. I also did use the arnica pills about a week before surgery and have been using the cream after the surgery pretty regularly. Now I still bruised and swelled pretty bad around my eyes....so I'm not sure if the cream worked or I would have been that much more bruised/swollen. I guess it cant hurt to try. I also was told to drink or eat pineapple the week before and after as it has natural healing elements. Hope this helps you and as for your feelings...they are all completely normal. The week before they even intensified for me as I kept analyzing my nose, taking pictures of it and questioning my decision more than ever but just remember you have wanted this for a long time and it will all be worth it in the end. Good luck with your upcoming surgery!

I had my surgery on June 11th and I did have a general. I had no nausea or vomiting afterward. My throat was a little sore but thats it. I think they gave me some anti nausea meds before the procedure. I was advised to pick up gravol as well in case I felt nauseas as well. I didn't need any for the entire recovery though! I would express your concerns with the doctor and explain your sensitivity to the anesthesia. Best of luck to you. Keep us posted:)

Thanks, it is so nice to talk with others who have been through this as well. : )