Feeling Good! - Chicago, IL

It's exactly 2 weeks post op....I'm scared of destroying this thing, but last night I was able to start breathing out of it a little, also I don't think the taping at night is helping. The tape leaves residue on my face that I have to scrub off every morning, and I don't like being rough with the nose! Anyway, here's some pics...

Im about 10 days post op and last night I thought it would be a good idea to pull on a scab I thought was naturally coming out of my nostril. I am a dumb ass because I pulled out stitches. Not one but like 3 clumped together with a scab, sooooo Im not sure if I destroyed my nose, but so far today it hasn't fallen apart. I looked it up and it seems like I may be OK, but I was definitely scared, and pissed, I thought I wasted all this time and money. Nose looks good though, and seems like noone notices it as a big change.. ...my best friend didn't really even notice until I got in his face with it.

I'm dying not being able to do anything though...no sun, no soccer, no weights, no motorcycle riding, no salt, no fighting, I also forgot to tell Dr shah I wear glasses when I drive, so I haven't been wearing those either...oh yeah no smoking...suuuuuucks, I'm down to 2-3 cigarettes a day, but yeah even that's bad apparently....I didn't realize how active I was before I had this surgery, now it feels like I'm coddling a baby on my face.

Look who got their cast off mothafuckkkkkaaaaaaass.....I was so amazed how good it looks, I mean it's lumpy and totally swollen but still...if you look at my nose before, wow huuuuge difference. I was really worried about getting the cast off because some people looked absolutely terrible , uneven swelling, uneven nostrils, etc...I was expecting tons of asymmetry bit nope, just a little but of frumpyNess, and swelling throughout, but I can tell once it all goes down I'll have my dream nose. I had tons of worried ass questions ready to ask today, but totally went blank once the cast came off. I didn't even ask any of my questions, the doc and I just shother the [RS bleep] about his world travels and sports...love this guy. I asked if there was anything I could do for him since he totally changed my life and he said no need, "this is just humans helping each other" wow what a great guy. I think he realizes he could charge double and people would still pay, but he does this out of a philanthropic aspect as well. I would whole heartedly recommend this guy to anyone willing to cough up the dough, time, and go through some pain ha.