noseybegone

Very Nervous, Hoping for the Best - Ohio

Who was your doctor? Was he the ENT or the PS? What has happened since? Do you need a second surgery? I'm having my septum operated on in a few weeks and I would love to hear more. Although I don't breathe well now, I'm worried about the surgery making it worse.

Wow! You are all amazing. Thank you so much for everyones advice and support. I am beginning to become more excited than nervous because of everyone's positive feedback.

My surgeon is Dr. Steven Smith from OSU. He is the Director of Facial Plastics and also an ENT. I am completely comfortable with him and he has my full trust. I know he will do an excellent job. He did computer stimulation of my before and after pictures so I know what to expect as my final result. I look at the pictures everyday - I love what he will do!

I am most afraid of the recovery time and the breathing after surgery. After all, my main focus of the surgery is to not only have a better appearance but to have a more functional nose. I know breathing will get worse before it gets better but... I hope I don't suffocate haha! I'm a total hypochondriac if you can't tell.

For those of you who have already had the surgery - what did you do during your recovery. How did you keep yourself calm, relaxing, comfortable, busy? Did you watch movies? Do crafts? I don' t know how much energy I'll have but I'd like to fill my recovery time up with things that will make me feel better. Could you eat normally afterwards? How often did you take pain meds? Did you need someone to care for you 24/7?

Also, how were you able to be sure to protect you nose afterwards? I don't want anyone bumping into me or even things like kissing family and my boyfriend seem like they could be dangerous even months post op.

What's your experience?

And for those of you who will be going through surgery around the time of me - keep your comments coming! I want to have some friends to talk to while I'm recovering!