Rhinoplasty This Friday 12/6 - Excited and Nervous - Danville, CA-

So, I decided to join this community to share my upcoming rhinoplasty experience. I broke my nose in 2001, and didn't have it properly set at the time. I have been living with a huge (in my opinion), crooked downward-sloping nose ever since. Finally decided to get it fixed. I'm excited about my soon-to-be new look, but nervous (like most people) about the general anaesthesia experience and long recovery. Any comments would be appreciated and help ease some of the anxiety I'm feeling. Have you had the same or similar procedure, and shared my anxiety? I know the chances of anaesthesia-related complications are extremely rare, but there's always the "what if" questions that freak me out. I'm a healty guy - no previous medical conditions, eat very clean, and work out daily. Hoping those factors will contribute to a safe procedure and fast recovery.

Deep down, I know everything will be fine and I will be satisfied with the results. I don't expect a perfect nose, just a much improved one. Just hoping to receive some kind words of encouragement from those who have been in my situation before, or who are going through the same thing at this very moment.

I will post some "before" photos soon.

4 good nights of sleep, and then it's showtime!

Thank you all.
Brian

Decided to add some before photos. As you can see, I have a pretty crooked nose. When I smile, my tip curves significantly to the left. Also, notice the large hump on the bridge of my nose. That's where the break occurred, and it obviously didn't heal right. The goal: basically to straighten out my smiley-nose, get rid of that hideous hump, and replace the downward slope with a much straighter slope. Dr. Stompro will raise the tip just a touch. I have and will again raise my concern to him that I do NOT want a pig snout. That won't be a very appealing look on me. As I mentioned before - I'm not expecting a perfect nose, just a better and more appealing nose that will complement my face.

Just got off the phone with my pre-op nurse. Super sweet and friendly. She asked me some general medical history questions, walked me through the check in and preparation process, discussed recovery "homework," and answered a few of my questions. Told me general anesthesia is nothing to be worried about, yet that's still the part I'm most anxious about. Not excited about "being under." I've never been given anesthesia before, so I have no idea how I'm going to react. I'm sure I'm going to make a complete fool of myself lol.

Anybody have any suggestions on how to overcome this anxiety... other than xanax. Lots and lots of xanax :-)