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Saturday 29th 2012: I have been feeling very...
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Saturday 29th 2012: I have been feeling very nervous about my surgery which is booked with Dr John Davison of BMI Chaucer Canterbury Hospital in kent. I have been thinking of this since I was a child but ever since I booked it, i've felt so nervous and even started to LIKE my nose because I am scared it'll change my appearance as a whole. Is this common? I love my front profile but hate my side profile. I know I am an attractive girl, well, I have never had a problem getting boyfriends or making friends but this is something that has bothered me since I was a child. I don't want a huge change, just a smaller, prettier and gentler nose that goes with my face, but am starting to think maybe the nose I already have goes with my face. It is really hard to say because I have saved so hard for this and wanted it done for so long. Does anyone usually have this feeling?
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UPDATED FROM katiesmith90
3 days pre
Today was my pre-assesment, I had my bloods and...
Today was my pre-assesment, I had my bloods and urine taken and discussed the overall process, I also paid for the surgery today which was nail-biting. I've never spent over 4k on anything..!! Looked strange as I put my pin in and a bit scary. All my hard saved money gone... Just like that so I really hope this is worth it. Surgery is in three days time (7:30am on Thuresday morning) I am so scared but am just crossing my fingers really. The lady who took my bloods told me that I have to wear green tights to prevent DVT for a week and make sure I get as much exercise as possible so i'm sure i'll be up and about cleaning the house and generally doing something that requires exercise, just don't want to over do myself. I am feeling a little bit more relaxed about it now. I've paid for it now, so nooooo choice for me now :)
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October 1, 2012
The surgery itself is a breeze (you'll be asleep after all). The first few days of recovery are a little rough, mostly with some serious congestion, but you get through it. Make sure you communicate thoroughly what you want (and don't want) done. That is very important. Here's a list of supplies to get for your recovery. Hang in there! You can do this. I did and have never ever regretted it.
October 1, 2012
This is an amazing list, thank you so much, I am really looking forward to using this. I didn't think of stool softeners or lip balm, so that is absolutely fabulous to get some of those before my surgery. Thank you. You look wonderful as well. x
October 1, 2012
Hey Katie, I know exactly how you feel, my surgery is booked also and sometimes I have doubts and start liking my nose sometimes...I think its because the surgery causes a lot of stress and I wish I didn't have to go through it to get a nice nose. But as little Robin said, I know that if I wouldn't do it out of fear, I would regret it for the rest of my life. I think its normal to feel this way, I wish you all the best of luck. I have a similar nose to yours and I understand the insecurity. You are already pretty so I'm sure it will look great. Good luck :)
October 1, 2012
Hello Red_velvet, thank you so much for the guidance, it is so good knowing there are people who know and feel exactly how I do, it is such a nerve wracking time and having people like you let me know how it is going to be makes me feel really good. I bet you cannot wait for the surgery either, when is yours? You must post some pictures :) xx
October 2, 2012
Same, I'm happy to see that I am not the only one having such thoughts. Your nose is the centre of your face...it is quite a big deal so i beleive it is normal to be going through a little bit of an identity crisis. But remember you will be the same girl on the inside, and that's what really matters. I like to compare fixing your nose to fixing your teeth... Or loosing a bunch I weight.. We all have our insecurities just this one is only fixable through surgery , so it's a lot to take in a short period of time for sure! My surgery is scheduled the 24th... I am a very anxious person, so this is quite a challenge for me, but I'm trying my best to be brave and go though with it with the least fears possible!
October 2, 2012
It must be really nice to talk to someone though about it? I only came across this website the other day during my searches and am kicking myself that I hadn't found it sooner... I am so insecure about my nose, but here it is like everyone knows what it is like to grow up with the taunts, the anxious feelings, the self-hatred and the curing of our features so it is amazing to finally say "I can do it!!" you will be absolutely fine, you just need to remember you have people that support you :) xx
October 2, 2012
Thx Hun! I know this website is amazing and talking with others makes you feel so much better! Good luck, I will keep posted to hear of any news, I'm sure you will love your new nose :)
October 2, 2012
Hi Katie! I know that feeling. Just days before my surgery I started doubting if my nose was actually THAT bad... and then I would look at bad pictures of me to reassure this was something I had really wanted for a long time :) Remember, you're doing it for yourself, not to get friends or a boyfriend :) You are a really pretty girl already and I'm sure after your surgery you'll feel even better about yourself. A good doctor would never change your face as a whole, but will make subtle changes that will make your appearence better. Maybe people won't even notice a difference if you don't mention it since it's not the details (in this case the nose) people pay attention to, it's the face as a whole. I know it's scary to pay so much money for something you can't see in advance. I felt the same way, but I like to think of this as an investment. In the long run the money is not too much to pay for not having to obsess over your nose everyday. Good luck on your big day! I hope everything goes well :) xx
October 2, 2012
Hello AnnBe. Many thanks for the lovely message, this really made me smile and found myself nodding to every word. It is amazing how much we all have in common just from one insecurity. I bet you are so happy you had yours done... I am so looking forward on putting my fringe back and going out like that, I NEVER do that, so this should hopefully be nice for me :) I hope he makes subtle differences that make my face less about my nose and more about my face as a whole, my nose was just a little too big for my face. I totally get what you mean about paying for something you cannot see in advance, it is very strange handing over 4k and not being given something there and then, awful lot of money for something so personal and nerve wracking as this... Thank you so much though, I will be straight on here with updates [RS bleep]
August 1, 2017
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UPDATED FROM katiesmith90
1 day pre
So in less than 8 hours I shall be at the hospital...
So in less than 8 hours I shall be at the hospital having my surgery and am feeling strangely fine... I reckon i'll be a bag of nerves before but it is hopefully all going to be okay and I can just relax :) I had a nice chinese this evening and that cheered me up bucket loads... It is so strange going to bed with one nose and waking up tomorrow basically with another. Still, this has been wished for such a long time I am just so nervous that it all goes wrong and I end up looking dreadful (surely not right?) eeeek!
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October 3, 2012
Good luck! Hope all goes well. Just came home from my surgery today, so far I feel pretty good. No pain, just a bit of discomfort. It will be over before you know it, literally. Take care
October 5, 2012
You were right, literally over before I knew it :) thank you very much for the kind words and I am so glad your okay from your surgery, bet you are feeling like me right now, a little congested and a bit itchy from the tape :) [RS bleep]
October 3, 2012
Big day today! Good luck!! I had my nose job in 2004, it was the best thing I ever did. It was on NHS though, so it is not cosmetically how I want it, so I have my revision rhinoplasty booked in on 4th November this year at Transform in Manchester - can't wait!!
Don't worry that you will look dreadful, the chances are so so small - if the worst bits to you are improved or even better GONE, then you can't lose really. You will just look different when you first see it, but other people probably won't even notice. This was a bit disappointing to me lol. I remember looking for faults immediately, but even though there are some to me, overall, it was just great the big reveal!
Relax and enjoy it x x x
October 5, 2012
Thank you so very much for the lovely words, it feels so strange, I keep thinking my nose is the same as it was before, I am scared I have a slopey like nose but I still have the bandages on so can't reeeally tell, but he has managed to lift the tip but keep it relatively similar which I did want :) you look amazing by the way, you have a very gorgeous face :) I do hope your revision goes well [RS bleep]
October 4, 2012
Your surgery is today!!! Good luck, stay positive and I'm sure you will look great! xo
October 5, 2012
Thank you so much my lovely :) I have uploaded two pics of me a day after surgery, I am excited but to be honest, it is all such a blue I keep thinking nothing has changed but every time I look in the mirror I get reminded, soooooooooooooo strange being parted with something you had once before, I reckon this will take me a looong time to get used to haha xx
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