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It's time - California

UPDATED FROM Helena321
1 day pre

Well, tomorrow is the big day. I feel nervous and...

Helena321September 12, 2012
$6,500
Well, tomorrow is the big day. I feel nervous and wish I wasn't thinking about it non stop. I have everything prepped for when I get back home. I just pray everything goes well. My surgery is at noon. My brain is still having a hard time comprehending that I am finally getting this done.

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Brian Klink, MD

Brian Klink, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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ilovecandy
September 12, 2012
The best of luck to you tomorrow!
Helena321
September 12, 2012
Thank you!
Nutritionbabe
September 12, 2012
I hope everyone goes right. :-)
Helena321
September 12, 2012
Thank you, me too!
one.upgrade.at.a.time
September 16, 2012
How did your surgery go? I'm doing ok 3 days out. Not much pain anymore.
Helena321
September 27, 2012
I'm really worried. My nose is as big if not bigger from a profile view and it's been almost 2 weeks. It's like a hook shape and really large. It looked very rounded and swollen when I got my cast off. Now it has completely changed. I am just sick with fear that it is going to stay like this. I just don't know. I saw your results and you look fantastic and so fast. I wish I could say the same. I see my doctor next Tuesday. I did call the office with concerns but my doc is gone for the week and so Tuesday is the soonest appt. This is a nightmare, I feel so overwhelmingly sad.
one.upgrade.at.a.time
September 27, 2012
I can imagine how hard it must be to not know how it's going to turn out but hang in there. I was so scared to get the cast off in case i hated it after all that. I was lucky that it did look good although i do hope it gets a bit smaller as the swelling goes down. I still think i see it as way bigger than it is. It will take a while to get used to. Also remember that people heal at different rates. I was really luck, they didnt break any of my nasal bones so the recovery was quick and i healed well. If yours was more extensive it will take longer. Remember its only been two weeks so as hard as it is try and give it a bit more time before you freak out too much. I really hope it heals to how you want it. I know how scary the thought of it not turning out right is. Keep me posted and try and relax a little. It is probably just the swelling and also, skin has memory so on some people it can just take longer for it to readjust.
Helena321
September 27, 2012
Thanks. Your comment was so kind and comforting. I did have bones broken and I did have complications and a longer surgery than expected....I was told once they got in the right side they found multiple old fractures. I was unaware that my nose had been broken before. I was told I bled a lot. I wore 2 french braids and one was totally saturated when I woke up. I had horrible nausea the first 2 days and was choking up a lot of blood. This has been a tough experience but with the right result it would be so worth it. Seeing a nose that resembles my before surgery nose in size is freaking me out and I just want to see even a minor change to have some hope that this is going to change. I do try to relax and not think about it but then it creeps up on me and I just feel devastated. I look in the mirror and I see a before nose not an after nose. Maybe miracles will happen....I hope so. I will update after my apt. on Tuesday. Thanks again so much I will try to keep in mind everything you wrote.
one.upgrade.at.a.time
October 14, 2012
Hey. How have things been since we last talked? Any improvement?
Helena321
October 14, 2012
I created a blog to write my updates. I can't update my post here without rating the doctor and I don't want to do that until I see the final result. The doctor has been very kind and has said all the right things to try to calm my fears. I will PM you the link to my updates. This experience has not been what I thought it would be, but hopefully changes will happen. How are you doing? You look fabulous! I absolutely love your new nose :)
SHHHHHRINE123
November 16, 2012
i'm confused as to which doctor you decided to go with? ha I have my surgery with Dr.clutter on dec 7 ! please let me know if you don't recommend him xoxo
Helena321
November 16, 2012
I didn't go with Dr. Clutter. I met with the first 2 surgeons and went with the second because I felt confident with him right away and he had done a beautiful surgery on a family member...I never ended up meeting with Dr. Clutter. I saw a before and after online that Dr. Clutter did and the result was beautiful. Good luck sherine123 :)
UPDATED FROM Helena321
9 days pre

I get blood work done this morning and my pre op...

Helena321September 4, 2012
I get blood work done this morning and my pre op is early this afternoon.

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UPDATED FROM Helena321
9 days pre

So, today was kind of a big deal....found out that...

Helena321September 4, 2012
So, today was kind of a big deal....found out that Dr. Klink will be doing an excision and scar revision where my tumors were as well as the other procedures. He will be removing any remaining tumor and then improve on the scar. If he gets it all there is some real possibility that it most likely will not return in his opinion. I truly hope so. This is such a great thing because it is something that I would have to face at some point....why not now? I appreciate him being proactive, at the same time I am freaking out a little.

The pre op went well, I was given a folder with pages of info about what to do and not to do before/after surgery. Me being me I am having everyone in the house read them. I was also given my prescription to fill to be prepared for after surgery. Percoset and antibiotics. Also, we paid for the surgery. My husband has been coming to all of my appointments with me He has been a great support. He worked a ton of overtime for us to be able to afford this surgery as well as he has driven me to so many appointments the last few months. He made sure I was comfortable and cared for when I had my excision. He has made this whole process so much easier. Our daughters and son have been an amazing help too.

The next few days will consist of getting things ready for next week. I have to arrange transportation for my son to get to and from school for a week or so. My husband has taken the surgery date off which is a Thursday. My eldest daughter has taken Friday off to stay with me that day. Saturday and Sunday everyone should be around and hopefully by Monday I will be doing well enough that I can be trusted to be left alone if need be. I also need to fill my prescription and get some shopping done....soft foods, beverages, lip balm, neck pillow, ice packs etc....

Any advice/tips?

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one.upgrade.at.a.time
September 5, 2012
Good luck with everything. I am getting my nose done the same day as you!
Helena321
September 5, 2012
How exciting! :D We must compare notes after. A HUGE GOOD LUCK to you!
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bseargent
September 5, 2012
I'm almost 2 weeks post-op myself. Really happy with how it all went. Worse parts were the sore throat from the breathing tube and all the caked up blood in the nose...but really, was not a difficult recovery at all. In fact, it was pretty nice to have a week off of work to watch movies and eat ice cream all day :) Good luck!
Helena321
September 5, 2012
Aw, that is comforting! I hope mine goes like that. Thanks so much bseargeant!
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