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Tomorrow is the BIG DAY! - Seattle, WA
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Tonight I spoke with my lovely nurse anesthetist...
WORTH IT$11,700
Tonight I spoke with my lovely nurse anesthetist who helped me understand the process a little better and really heard my concerns and seemed sympathetic. I am feeling better about all the prophylaxic measures she will be taking to ensure a reduced chance of nausea and vomiting. I am having propofol MAC anesthesia. I have fruit packets, smoothie makings, a neck pillow, throat moisture spray, vaseline, q-tips, Swiss therapy cold eye and face masks, an air conditioned bedroom, and lots of tylenol. I feel as ready as I am ever going to be and as confident as possible. I truly feel Dr. Naficy is an artist and I trust him to work his artistic hand with my facial features. I think of this like my tattoo artist, someone permanently changing my appearance. You can do so much research and watch so many videos and read every review on here but ultimately at the end of the day, you have to make the most informed decision possible and put it in the hands of the professionals and for me, my higher power. Tonight is nerve-wracking and I will admit I am taking valium but 7:15am will come quickly and before I know it, this will all be a dream.
UPDATED FROM majik921
1 day pre
Surgery went well and I made it through
Got to center at 7:15- was under by 8:15 and in car on way home at 11:25. My nurse anesthetist was amazing, Kim.. She was loving and gentle and tolerant of my lability. As soon as I entered OR I started crying as I laid down and stared up at lights. My doctor listens to Dire Straits and Bob Marley and 107.7 the End! I don't remember anything after she inserted the IV in my mid arm. Tonight I'm starting to bruise just a little under my eye and swell around my nose. Thank the lord for Zofran and Chick Fil-A!
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July 11, 2015
I find comfort that you sound as scared as me! I am trying to put on a brave face but I have my anxiety as well, it is just natural for me. If you read my review I am basically a big worry wart. I am 3 days pre... omgosh! Ah! I pray I will be okay as well! Wishing you a speedy recovery!

July 12, 2015
Hang in there. Go in with stoic confidence and don't be afraid to use the valium :) Plus, they will comfort you and hold your hand, no shame in being tearful or anxious. I was terrified and truly, it was not a terrible experience at all. Can't wait to see your finished results!
UPDATED FROM majik921
Day of treatment
Swelling setting in!
Today was hard, on top of being really uncomfortable, our car was broken into and my wallet was stolen, make up bag and two pairs of my favorite shoes.. plus a check book. We have been scrambling all day to take care of this stuff. Now I have to hope the DMV will accept my old ID picture, because how I look right now just will not do. Drinking a lot of smoothies, loving the nasal spray and spending a lot of time propped up in bed watching Bob's Burgers.. My husband is a saint and is making sure I am as comfortable as possible. It's true what you all have said, the second and third day seem to be the worst, I am just hoping the swelling in my eyes doesn't get worse tomorrow!
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