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Functional Septoplasty/Rhinoplasty/Turbinate Reduction - Chambersburg, PA
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So 2 months ago I went to the wonderful ENT that...
mistyozAugust 17, 2016
So 2 months ago I went to the wonderful ENT that removed my 2 year old daughters tonsils & adenoids to discuss my breathing problems. He took one look at my nose and said that I would most definately need Septoplasty and Rhinoplasty. Apparently it is so crooked that a simple septoplasty will not be enough. He said he will also be placing speaker grafts so that my nose doesn't collapse when I breath in.
I have ALWAYS wanted to get my nose fixed. I was tortured growing up by kids and well even if I wasn't it is so incredibly crooked and I am SO self concious about it. With my husband supporting myself and our 3 children on one modest income it is not something that I can afford to see a plastic surgeon for anytime soon. My insurance is covering the entire procedure, 100%. I will take that for now and hopefully be happy with what I get and not want a revision later on down the road. I'm trying to remain realistic. As crooked as my nose is I cannot expect perfection, I will be happy with a cosmetic improvement along with being able to breathe normally.
I'm nervous about everything. The anesthesia, recovery, amount of pain I will be in afterwards...but most of all I'm nervous about how it will look. I will update this post regularly after my procedure.
I have ALWAYS wanted to get my nose fixed. I was tortured growing up by kids and well even if I wasn't it is so incredibly crooked and I am SO self concious about it. With my husband supporting myself and our 3 children on one modest income it is not something that I can afford to see a plastic surgeon for anytime soon. My insurance is covering the entire procedure, 100%. I will take that for now and hopefully be happy with what I get and not want a revision later on down the road. I'm trying to remain realistic. As crooked as my nose is I cannot expect perfection, I will be happy with a cosmetic improvement along with being able to breathe normally.
I'm nervous about everything. The anesthesia, recovery, amount of pain I will be in afterwards...but most of all I'm nervous about how it will look. I will update this post regularly after my procedure.
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UPDATED FROM mistyoz
Day of treatment
Day of procedure
mistyozAugust 29, 2016
Ok. So I hear a lot of people saying that it's not that bad..just pressure...more annoying than painful etc.
I am in A LOT of pain. So much so that 2 5mg Percocet are not even touching the pain. I am hoping tomorrow is a little better. I did not even want to leave the surgery center due to my pain level but they said there was nothing they could do besides send me to the ER.
I can see at this point that it's still crooked, though not nearly as bad as it was. I can breathe better through my nose already, even with the swelling and stints. So that's great.
I am in A LOT of pain. So much so that 2 5mg Percocet are not even touching the pain. I am hoping tomorrow is a little better. I did not even want to leave the surgery center due to my pain level but they said there was nothing they could do besides send me to the ER.
I can see at this point that it's still crooked, though not nearly as bad as it was. I can breathe better through my nose already, even with the swelling and stints. So that's great.
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August 31, 2016
It's the third bfs that they put in your nose that is causing all that pain. When they pull this out it will be such a relief !
September 1, 2016
I still have a whole week to wait, I cannot wait to get this stuff out of my nose.
September 1, 2016
Hi Dollfaze,
I just want to say I really appreciate your comments and "checking in" on me everyday! It makes me feel good so thank you for that! Right now the little things mean a lot. My husband is working 12 hours a day and my mom is taking care of our 3 kids while I recover upstairs so I'm feeling a bit lonely.
I just want to say I really appreciate your comments and "checking in" on me everyday! It makes me feel good so thank you for that! Right now the little things mean a lot. My husband is working 12 hours a day and my mom is taking care of our 3 kids while I recover upstairs so I'm feeling a bit lonely.
September 1, 2016
Aww you're welcome . Anytime you want to talk about it , you can always write me an inbox!
September 1, 2016
I see my spellcheck went a little crazy above on the first message I wrote you. I meant to write stents ! :-)
September 3, 2016
Hang in there. I had a septoplasty on Aug 30 and am already feeling better. My nose was very crooked to start and is still slightly off-center as you think yours is. But overall, breathing easier and the observable changes are really awesome!
September 3, 2016
I meant to say I had a septorhinoplasty. I'll post before and after pics soon.
September 3, 2016
Thank you for your comment! As the swelling continues to go down bit by bit I can see even with the cast on that it is significantly straighter! I just want these darn stents out NOWWWW.
UPDATED FROM mistyoz
1 day post
Day 2-So much pain
mistyozAugust 30, 2016
I cannot even describe my pain. 10/10 and that is with 2 Percocet on board. The doctors office is closed and the last thing that I want to do is go to the ER but I am at a loss. From my neck up everything is throbbing, aching, burning, stinging. I have had 2 homebirths and have felt pain before. I would push another baby out in a heartbeat over this.
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August 31, 2016
I completely feel you on the pain! I kept reading that this is just uncomfortable but the 2nd day i was so much in pain! the days after have been better but so uncomfortable. Its like a bad cold times 1000
Welcome to the community -- so glad you're here and I really look forward to following your journey. Don't worry, it's totally normal to feel nervous, think positive and look forward to how happy you're going to feel when you're loving your new nose.
I thought I would share this video to help ease any concerns that you might have about anesthesia:
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Here's a list of supplies you might want to consider for your recovery.
Be sure to also check-in here to connect with others preparing for their big day, it a great place to meet some recovery buddies! Also have a look though this: Top 10 Rhinoplasty Tips For Before and After Surgery
Looking forward to your updates, good luck!