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Finally Taking the Big Step - Chicago, IL

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When I graduated college, I told myself if I got a...

SkyKapSeptember 30, 2012
WORTH IT$4,500

When I graduated college, I told myself if I got a good job, I would reward myself with the rhinoplasty I've wanted my entire life. Check.

A lot of my friends and family have called me vain for thinking about getting rhinoplasty. Nothing can be perfect, but much of my insecurity has come from having this larger than life nose. Anytime I'd see a picture of myself, my eyes would always hone right into my witch nose. I hated sitting in class and just barely seeing the bump in my line of vision, and I hated feeling unattractive.

I have gone back and forth about getting this procedure. However, after almost 5+ years of research regarding the benefits and risks and reading countless articles and reviews, I have decided now is the best time for me to take the leap. I want to wear my nose. I don't want it to wear me.

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Anil R. Shah, MD

Anil R. Shah, MD

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suya
August 6, 2016
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UPDATED FROM SkyKap
2 months pre

6 weeks to go. My surgery is scheduled for...

SkyKapSeptember 30, 2012
6 weeks to go. My surgery is scheduled for November 9th and I am so freaking excited. I'm sure I will start getting nervous once I get a little bit closer to the day of the surgery, but for now...EXCITED. Anyone have any advice or tips about how to get ready for the big day (things to buy, food to eat, smoothie recipes)? My boyfriend bought me a nutribullet (that amazing blender/juicer machine) so I can still get some nutrition in after surgery but I wanna hear what all of the experts on here have to say.

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k. nicole
October 1, 2012
How exciting! The waiting is the worst I am 10 days post op and from my experience, I didn't have to use too much. The first couple of days all I could eat was soup and smoothie drinks. I would say get straws as well because it's a little hard to drink normally without hitting your nose or making you drip pad soaked. Of course Chapstick, face wipes, and frozen peas. All necessary! Sadly Laxatives are also a must because of the medicine. Good luck!! :)
SkyKap
October 7, 2012
Laxatives? Oh boy haha what did we get ourselves into! Thanks for all of the tips, I bought the Friends DVD set too just to keep myself entertained for the whole week after surgery haha. You look so good for 10 days post op. Keep me updated on your progress too!
SkyKap
October 7, 2012
Laxatives? Oh boy haha what did we get ourselves into! Thanks for all of the tips, I bought the Friends DVD set too just to keep myself entertained for the whole week after surgery haha. You look so good for 10 days post op. Keep me updated on your progress too!
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Angie_M
October 1, 2012

Congratulations on going for this! I hate it when people close to us aren't supportive. They're not the ones who've had to live with your nose. You are! Here's a list of supplies to get for your recovery. Please keep us posted as the big day gets closer!

SkyKap
October 7, 2012
Thanks Angie! I've been reading everyone's journeys on here for months now and it's always nice to here your words of encouragement. Thanks for the list of supplies. I'll definitely keep my page updated throughout this whole process. These blogs really helped push me to take the plunge (and provide me with amazing first-hand insight from actual patients) so I definitely want to continue contributing.
SkyKap
October 13, 2012
Thanks Angie! I've been reading everyone's journeys on here for months now and it's always nice to here your words of encouragement. Thanks for the list of supplies. I'll definitely keep my page updated throughout this whole process. These blogs really helped push me to take the plunge (and provide me with amazing first-hand insight from actual patients) so I definitely want to continue contributing.
StrawberryRoad2
October 4, 2012
You are in excellent hands. (Ignore the current umm, review that is on here). You may want to write down any questions you have as sometimes it is easy to forget. Also, the morph pictures are useful but depending on the specific discussions you have in your consult(s) they may not be exactly what he does in surgery, just a guide (they are just 2D pictures). For me this was good, I trusted him to know what we had talked about in detail.
SkyKap
October 7, 2012
Oh good grief, I am so bad at blogs. Ignore the laxatives comment below Strawberry haha. But thanks for encouraging words! That's such a good point about the morphs being in 2D. I trust Dr. Shah a lot too, he really seems like he knows what he's talking about (and he's really good at explaining everything). Keep me updated on your journey too!
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1 month pre

Alright we are down to 5 weeks (on a side note i...

SkyKapOctober 6, 2012
Alright we are down to 5 weeks (on a side note i just got back from Vegas so I'm in such good spirits right now!). I have kinda-sorta-a-little-bit begun preparing for the big day. I have to get my labs done two weeks prior to the surgery just to make sure nothing crazy is going on with my body so I set up an appointment for that and I got a couple of supplies (dry shampoo, a back pillow, frozen peas, tons of movies). Pretty painless stuff so far. I love juicing and making smoothies, so I am REALLY looking forward to the fact that I can just guzzle those down for a few days post-op. Detox, right? haha. Anyways, nothing nose-related to report as of yet so time to watch SNL!

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