25//Rhino//Feelin' Fine. Glendale, CA

This procedure is not for the faint-of-heart. You're most likely going to go through a roller-coaster of emotions, from desperately wanting the surgery to happen RIGHT NOW to wondering if your nose really is all that bad (I mean, doesn't everyone have their good and bad angles?) to flat out panic-attacks two weeks before the procedure. Because your emotions are all over the place, I really believe this surgery is for those who have hated their noses their whole lives and would not bat a lash at bidding it adieu. I'm still in the process of recovery (day 3 post-op), and I can't think very clearly yet (those pain meds, man). I know I don't miss my nose. I'm glad it's not there anymore, in its old form. I haven't yet thought of the future one, though. Obviously, I wish so much that it will finally look like a nose fit for my face--but again, I haven't made any image in my mind. Maybe I don't want to have certain expectations and later be disappointed. I know my surgeon is very talented, I trust his skill, not my fantasy. As of right now, this surgery was worth it all.

If you're an out-of-towner like me, you really should consider staying at an Airbnb place. It's cheaper than a hotel and you have more privacy. I'm staying at a place that has a nice patio because staying inside all day can make you very stir-crazy. I thought maybe by day 2 post-op I'd be up for going for walks in the neighborhood but I'm pretty sure I'd scare children. Just thought that it might be nice to schedule your rhinoplasty during Halloween. You'd make a more believable zombie and people would compliment your make-up skillz.

Anyway, I have been inside the house most of the time and it got me really thankful for a few apps like the following:
1. Instacart--You order groceries and they bring it straight to your door step. First time users get free delivery. So, you don't have to get out of the house, pay for a car to take you to the grocery store, grocery shop, pay for a car to take you back home. I mean, how convenient?
2. Lyft-- Oh my goodness, I love Lyft more than Uber. If you are a first time user, you get $10 off your first five rides. It's waaaaay cheaper than a cab. And much nicer. And plus they have bottled water for you and a pack of gum? How cute. (OH! We tried to order an Uber/Lfyt from LAX but had no service--apparently they are not allowed to pick-up from the airport, only drop-offs.)
3. GrubHub, DoorDash, Seamless--all deliver food from restaurants. If you're a first time user of any of these, first delivery is free.
4. Saucy--my sister ordered drinks from here. I on the other hand am not allowed!

I'll keep updating with some more tips and stuff : )

Hey guys,

I'm a couple hours away from my post-operative appointment and my new nose and I will be acquainted FOR THE REST OF OUR LIVES TOGETHER. I'm not nervous yet. Like, it already looks better in a cast than my nose before--lol.

I'm also really sorry to say this, but I will not be posting pics. I know it has been so helpful to me when people have posted pics but I just can't do it. At least not now. I'm too of a chicken to be on the internet this vulnerably. So please respect my wish for privacy.

Believe it or not, recovery has gone by so quickly. I am still bruised (but that's because I am an easily bruiseable person), but the swelling has gone completely down. I also have not been in pain at all. They give you opiates for pain-relief which actually helped me a lot with my sciatica (pinched nerve in back/leg). Most people complain about dreadful sleeping but I knocked-out and sleeping like a baby--but I think that has to do with the fact that my back usually wakes me up at night.

As I am writing this, it's starting to seep in a little. I'm sorry, am I never gonna have a lil' mental-breakdown anytime someone whips out the camera after this? And I can totally see myself wearing less make-up. Guys, I am so excited and then I'm like, OMG, I hope he didn't make it too small, but I also hope it's not too big, like, did you even get a nose job, girl? Then it got me thinking, if you get complimented on your face, can you take that compliment? Oh, my surgeon knows what he's doing. Why do people say "thanks" after someone compliments them on their looks? It's not like they had anything to do with what they look like. Did they choose the texture of their hair, the shape of their eyes or jawline? You just happened to hit the genetic lottery. Just like I happened to have surgery. : )