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I broke my nose as a child when my brother closed...
amurrMay 15, 2016
I broke my nose as a child when my brother closed the garage door it landed on my nose and all I can remember is running into my mum cupping pouring blood in my hands. I then later broke it around 15 years in hockey at school. After this my nose developed a lump and face on, my nose bent to the side. I have hated seeing my nose in photos but that wasn't the motivation for me to get the op done. Around five years ago I developed breathing problems and constantly felt congested. Every morning I wake the first thing I do is blow my nose and this goes on throughout the day. I frequently get sinus infections and no nasal spray has ever resolved the infections or problem. I had three different consultations and decided on Mr Tahery as he had a pleasant personality, seemed to know his stuff but also because he was not just a cosmetic surgeon but an ENT specialist too.
Had the procedure done fri 13 May. It was a long day I wasn't called down to theatre til 7.20 pm and my nerves were gone. Mr Tahery gave me a reassuring hug and the staff were lovely. I had worked myself up that either I would wake up mid surgery or not at all. The anesthetist said it wouldn't happen and in his 30 years nothing like that had happened at all. They have me something to sedate me which helped chill me out then put a milky liquid in my hand before placing me on oxygen. Then I was out.
I came round in the recovery room and was a little alarmed initially as they'd placed packing in my nose. That took a little to get used to. I was brought up to my room about 9.50 pm and I was pretty much still out of it. I vomited a lot of blood up and this would have worried me if another girl has not mentioned it happened to her post surgery. If it happens to you try not to worry Mr Tahery says it's perfectly normal.
The tip of my nose hurt quite a bit but it was bearable. The key for me has been ensuring I take what ever meds they offer.
I have felt sluggish and lacked energy- today I discovered that I had developed a chest infection so I'm on antibiotics and mr Tahery is due to see me tomorrow. Feeling a bit crap, throat is killing as cannot breathe through nose. Let's hope I start to see an improvement tomorrow.
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May 17, 2016
I was recemmoned to rest for the first 48 hours but did for the first 5 days really, had no energy & felt like I had flu worst thing for me was constantly waking up with a dry mouth but after showering on 7th day I was full of energy & completely back to normal
May 17, 2016
Thank you. I have heard so many say on here that they felt fine after surgery and I think i may have had unrealistic expectations. Totally underestimated how sore my throat would be!
May 17, 2016
Bless you. Everyone heals differently, and everyone's experience will be unique to them. Hope you start feeling better soon, it will be worth all the pain for the end result, this is what's keeping me going. Best of luck :) x
May 17, 2016
I'm finding that the spray is slowly starting to go in now and slowly come out but today got lots of bloody mucus that I keep coughing up. Are you experiencing this ? I cannot wait for this cast to come off Thursday. I keep feeling the urge to itch my nose but obviously can't. Are you starting to feel better? I'm slowly getting more energy. Good luck for thurs x
May 17, 2016
Hi- that's good to know . I'm so looking forward to a good shower and wash my hair - it's going to feel the best. Are you still seeing changes as your nose swelling reduces? Are you pleased with the result ? I think yours looks amazing. Out of interest what have other people's reactions been, have they noticed what you have had done or just think you look different ? X
May 17, 2016
It still very swollen from the front but it's slowly reducing my family have seen it and love it but no one has really seen it properly as after you get your cast off its bandaged up again for another week, u can see the swelling more from the front view but from the side it's looking perfect to me, it's still tender to touch I was really lucky that I didn't get any bruising at all or much bleeding either x
May 17, 2016
Aww fab that's great. When do you get your final nose cast off then ? Looking forward to seeing your end result. At least you know you liked it when you seen it so you should feel a bit more reassured. Lots of people don't tend to like theirs at first so that makes me a bit apprehensive about seeing my nose for the first time. I can only just make out my nostrils under cast and they look tiny and the bit in between my nostrils looks really wide hope that's just swelling! Best of luck to you x
May 17, 2016
I've been cleaning my nose about 4-6 times a day now, my nose feels so much better. My nose has stopped oozing but the past couple of days it was relentless. My nostrils feel quite cleared now, I can breathe through them a little and get the nozzle in to clean thoroughly, I've also gently been cleaning the inside with cotton buds. They are pretty much blood and gunk free, they just feel swollen still as I can't breathe fully through them yet. I know what you mean though, my nostrils seem tiny but the bit in the middle seems very wide! I think it's just swelling. I'm feeling much better in myself overall. I had a bath and washed my hair last night which made me feel sooo much better. I also have my appetite back and feel a bit more energetic. Pain is very minimal and my bruising has almost gone now. Still feel quite tired though and I'm certainly not 100%. Is your cast removal Thursday too? How are you feeling overall? Are you home? X
May 17, 2016
I got the cast off after 7 days but then they put surgical tape on it which I have to change myself everyday for 7 days, I thought my nostrils looked tiny when I had cast on too but looked normal as soon as cast was off
May 17, 2016
Thank you for sharing your story! Someone on here mentioned that eating watermelon helps a lot with the dry mouth and throat! I remember the dry throat and not being able to breath through my nose was the worst part for me and my Doctor didn't even use packing which was great! Wishing you a speedy recovery! Even with the cast on, I can tell your nose is going to be beautiful! Please keep us posted!
May 17, 2016
Hi, yes back home. I came home around 5ish and all my neighbours were doing their front drive so had to walk past ha. Yes I'm going 6.30, what time is yours? X
May 17, 2016
I feel your pain, just want to hide away from the world when we have all this on our face! Looks worse than it is. Yeah I'm there Thursday at 4. Getting myself more worked up about the removal than I was for the op itself x
UPDATED FROM amurr
4 days post
Day 4 post op
amurrMay 17, 2016
Feel like I'm full of cold and totally fed up. The bit between my nostrils is red and so swollen and tender not sure if this is common from my nose dripping or an infection. Still can't breathe through nose, when will this dissolve able packing go?!
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May 17, 2016
my nose is still quite blocked, I'm starting to think that it's swelling rather than packing. I'm not sure if there if the packing is right up at the top of the nostrils, as I can't see any in my lower. I'm quite swollen in the same area, I wouldn't worry yourself. At least you get to meet with Mr Tahery on Thursday and get your mind put to rest. Hope you start to feel better soon. I've been going out of my mind a little bit today worrying if everything is normal and will I like the result etc. I think it's totally normal to worry and feel quite low. You'll be fine though, the end result will be so worth it x
May 17, 2016
Thank you. I know it's a bit of an emotional process isn't it. I keep trolling through taherys reviews to see his work and to try and put myself at ease. I keep thinking whether what I described i wanted was conceptualised by him in that same way and if he was thinking of giving me a pinched nose ha. As long as that bumps gone that's my main concern. A few people have had to have revision and I'm not sure I could tolerate this again. Sounds like we are both having a time of it- we will be fine. Going to have a good day tomorrow ha x I hope you're feeling a bit better x
May 17, 2016
I couldn't put myself through it again to be honest, it's not half as bad as I thought but it's not something I would want to do twice. Hopefully we don't have to do down that road. I've found myself reading peoples reviews who have claimed to have no pain, gone about their lives normally, and even do their hair and makeup! I'm lucky if my hair gets a brush through it at the moment! Think we are probably worrying more than we need to. Hope you get a good nights rest tonight :) x
May 19, 2016
Don't worry... my nose was sooooo red and swollen and still is1 month later. I have red lumps inside my nostrils and my whole nose is extremely tender to touch. When you think it takes a whole year to completely heal... it's only early days for the both of us.
I had an infection post op so mine was VERY painful and I had to take tramadol for 2 weeks after as I couldn't sleep with the pain.
I had an infection post op so mine was VERY painful and I had to take tramadol for 2 weeks after as I couldn't sleep with the pain.
UPDATED FROM amurr
4 days post
Post operation day 5
amurrMay 18, 2016
Well I have woken this morning with the worst headache ever. It feels like one of my usual sinus infections but this time it's worse as I've still all the packing and can't alleviate it by blowing my nose. The only thing I can think of is I went to sleep a little flatter and didn't have my head as elevated as previous nights so maybe it's a build up of pressure.
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May 18, 2016
This was how I felt yesterday. I think it's part of the process. My nose feels very obstructed today. I'm not sure if the packing has worked its way down into my lower nose now, it feels tighter like there's something in there. Either that or swelling. Can't wait to go get it all looked at tomorrow! Hope you start to fel better soon x
May 18, 2016
It's started to pass a bit now I have taken painkillers and my nose is running which must be relieving a bit of pressure. Hopefully the packing is on its way out for you then ? Sometimes I feel something in my nose expanding then it just goes back to normal and I wonder if it's the packing getting wet. I know what you mean I will be asking mr Tahery when this packing is coming out and how. I've expected to see bits of packing ooze out but nothing. Can you see anything now you think the packing has come further down ? Best of luck for tomo xx
Hi there, thank you for joining us and sharing your personal experience — you may not realize this, but by doing so you are helping countless others considering a Rhinoplasty as it helps them prepare and know what to expect. I wish you a speedy recovery, the worst part is not being able to breathe out your nose, it's a terrible feeling, especially in the morning. Have some ice chips/water on hand, some tea with lemon and some losengers should help. Have you checked in here yet? It's a great place to find additional support.