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Two month update
So the honeymoon phase is over, and I'm finding myself less than 100 percent satisfied by my results. I know that it takes time, so I'm trying to remind myself to be patient. And looking at my before pictures, there's definitely a big aesthetic improvement, so I will try to put my perfectionist tendencies away and focus on that. Having said that, my concerns are:
- I have noticed a bad odor from my nose at times. The nurse warned me that this would happen, but I have never heard of anyone else having that happen, and I'm concerned that something is awry up there (an infection??).
- I have quite a bit of scar tissue just inside my nostrils, and I'm not sure if that will improve over time.
- My septum cartilage appears to be bending back to its original position. I knew that was a possibility since its stubborn, but it's still disappointing, since I was hoping for better breathing through my right nostril.
- I am still quite swollen around the point where the curve of my nostrils meets the bridge of my nose. It feels like there is a hard bump there on both sides, and I really have no idea what it is and it's freaking me out.
- Despite keeping up with the saline spray, my nose is SO dry all the time. I wake up practically choking on crap in my throat every day with my nose painfully dry.
I think I'm going to try to schedule another follow up with my surgeon after I come back from vacation. I'm trying not to obsess, but I'm starting to feel like it wasn't worth it, and it's bumming me out. Hoping some of these issues resolve with more time.
- I have noticed a bad odor from my nose at times. The nurse warned me that this would happen, but I have never heard of anyone else having that happen, and I'm concerned that something is awry up there (an infection??).
- I have quite a bit of scar tissue just inside my nostrils, and I'm not sure if that will improve over time.
- My septum cartilage appears to be bending back to its original position. I knew that was a possibility since its stubborn, but it's still disappointing, since I was hoping for better breathing through my right nostril.
- I am still quite swollen around the point where the curve of my nostrils meets the bridge of my nose. It feels like there is a hard bump there on both sides, and I really have no idea what it is and it's freaking me out.
- Despite keeping up with the saline spray, my nose is SO dry all the time. I wake up practically choking on crap in my throat every day with my nose painfully dry.
I think I'm going to try to schedule another follow up with my surgeon after I come back from vacation. I'm trying not to obsess, but I'm starting to feel like it wasn't worth it, and it's bumming me out. Hoping some of these issues resolve with more time.
Feeling like myself again
I'd say I'm pretty much 100 percent recovered at this point. I have tiny bruises left that are visible in certain lights, and I still have a little crusting (although it's slowly getting better with tons of saline spray), but my nose isn't really tender anymore, and I'm starting to get feeling back in the tip. The swelling is really not bad at all, and it's getting better every day. I drank last night and again today (wine tasting!) and have gone back to my normal diet, and I haven't noticed any extra swelling.
Definitely still very happy with my decision. I wouldn't want to have to do it again, but I can already tell that it's going to be such a confidence booster (and being able to breathe well is amazing). I feel more like myself now, if that makes sense - this is the face I should have had if I hadn't broken my nose as a kid and again as a teenager, and it just feels right! Super, super happy.
Definitely still very happy with my decision. I wouldn't want to have to do it again, but I can already tell that it's going to be such a confidence booster (and being able to breathe well is amazing). I feel more like myself now, if that makes sense - this is the face I should have had if I hadn't broken my nose as a kid and again as a teenager, and it just feels right! Super, super happy.
Swelling starting to go down
Alright, so I'm really starting to feel a lot better now! In hindsight I wish I had arranged for about 10 days off from work, but it hasn't been too bad. I've fessed up about my surgery to a lot of people since I sound terrible still due to the congestion. I found out that a lot of people have had the same thing done! Everyone's been pretty nice about it.
The swelling has gone down quite a bit already. It definitely leans to whatever side I slept on the night before. I'm trying to alternate sides every night so it doesn't get too unbalanced, ha.
One big issue - I'm still getting insane crusting. I almost can't breathe through my nose from the junk, even though it was perfectly clear when I left the office on Tuesday. The nurse at the surgeon's office told me that I should try not to use q-tips anymore, but the crusts aren't budging even with lots of saline spray and the occasional q-tipping with hydrogen peroxide. Not sure what to do other than to wait it out or make another appointment at the office. Any tips?
The swelling has gone down quite a bit already. It definitely leans to whatever side I slept on the night before. I'm trying to alternate sides every night so it doesn't get too unbalanced, ha.
One big issue - I'm still getting insane crusting. I almost can't breathe through my nose from the junk, even though it was perfectly clear when I left the office on Tuesday. The nurse at the surgeon's office told me that I should try not to use q-tips anymore, but the crusts aren't budging even with lots of saline spray and the occasional q-tipping with hydrogen peroxide. Not sure what to do other than to wait it out or make another appointment at the office. Any tips?
Provider Review
Dr. David Sherris
Dr. Sherris is your man for rhinos/septoplasty if you live in WNY. He is ridiculously experienced and has a great eye for subtle, aesthetically pleasing results. I felt that I could trust him from my first visit to the office, and his staff are very sweet and caring.