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41 and Ready to Follow my Dream. - Columbus, OH
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I married later in life and made a pact with...
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I married later in life and made a pact with myself that IF I was unable to have children I would have rhinoplasty. For various reasons I wont go into...I am hear at the door step of a "nose job". I live in Alaska but my Mother lives in Worthington OHIO so I decided to look for a Dr there for the anonymous recovery as opposed to attempting it in my small Alaskan town. I started looking for Doctors and a friend shared that her brother was a Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon in Columbus. Further research into Dr. Michael Sullivan from the Sullivan Center was thrilling, calming and absolutely exciting. It has been meant to be so far! I have never truly shared anything online so this is a big step but RealSelf has been such an inspiration that I feel a certain comfort in joining in the online family. I fly into Ohio on Monday the 20th, have my pre-op on the 21st...and then the big day is the 22nd! So far the entire team at the Sullivan Center has been so warm and wonderful. I was able to have an onsite consultation in October on a previous visit to OH. They have subsequently been absolutely accommodating of my distance and remedying that with phone calls and emails. I will post a photo soon (before) and follow through with sharing my experience. Ahhhh Im so nervous and thrilled all in one wash of emotions!!
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UPDATED FROM AK Clementine
1 day pre
Countdown...
Sitting in the Seattle airport about to board the plane to Ohio. My surgery is Wednesday and I am terrified! No sleep last night... I am adding photos as much as it makes me absolutely terrified!
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January 20, 2014
I was really scared for surgery as well mostly because it was my first surgery ever. You'll only have to deal with the nerves for a few moments before you are put under. I was actually getting so nervous I thought about backing out but I'm so glad I just went with the flow and trusted my surgeon and anesthesiologist (he knew how nervous I was and actually gave me medicine in my IV to calm me down. Worked like absolute magic, it's worth asking about!)
January 21, 2014
Oh thank you so much! I have just read all of your updates and am so impressed. You have described it all on a level that I can understand. I am writing out my shopping lists and preping for my morning meeting with the doctor...and then the day after is my big day. I will certainly be taking your tips with me!
January 22, 2014
Hope you are feeling better, wishing you a smooth recovery. Can't wait for my consult with your doctor. Counting the days!
January 23, 2014
Thank you!! You will absolutely LOVE Dr Mike (it's what they all call him). He maKes you feel like you are his number one VIP client...and his self assured calmness is exactly what I needed. And all of the girls that work there take a personal interest in you the minute you walk through the door. I'm so excited to hear how your consultation goes!
UPDATED FROM AK Clementine
Day of treatment
Surgery complete!
I didn't sleep a wink last night...but luckily had a 8am appointment. So far I'm feeling really good. The whole Sullivan team were wonderfully comforting. Now at home jello has become my new best friend. There isn't any packing in my nose so I could breathe in and out slightly but am doing it through my mouth...so the dryness is taking some getting used to.
I wanted to post a few more pics from before ...that weren't taken at 5am in an airport. I also added my supply list. And finally I added my first pot-op photo!! Even with swelling and bandaging I can tell it is smaller! Now the waiting. I have been told again and again that the the recovery is challenge due to doing absolutely nothing! I'm antsy already!
I wanted to post a few more pics from before ...that weren't taken at 5am in an airport. I also added my supply list. And finally I added my first pot-op photo!! Even with swelling and bandaging I can tell it is smaller! Now the waiting. I have been told again and again that the the recovery is challenge due to doing absolutely nothing! I'm antsy already!
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January 22, 2014
Lookin good! I'm glad the surgery went smooth and you're on your way to recovery.
January 23, 2014
I can't believe it has only been 24 hours...it is taking everything I have in me to sit still! But I'm doing great! Thank you for all of your support!
January 23, 2014
@AK- you made it to the other side! I've been thinking about you all day. Your befores look so good and i'm so excited that you are happy with your even bandaged new after. Sending you virual (((hugs))). Know we are here to support you and don't hesitate to give updates. We can usually point you to somebody who's been there, done that! xoxo
January 23, 2014
Thank you!!! I felt your hugs for sure. A nd I'm not just saying this...but RealSelf have been my number ONE resource through this process. Looking back I don't know how I could have done it without. This is truly a community. Thank you again and again! I'm feeling so much love...and I only hope I can pass that along to others! Xoxoxo
January 23, 2014
So good to hear. Exactly what you said is why this community works. Members put themselves out there completely and unselfishly so others know what to expect. The pay it forward model is amazing! Everybody on here is amazing. Can't wait to see the unveiling!
January 24, 2014
I wish you a happy recovery. I can tell your post-op nose looks good already. Can't wait to see the results.
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