23 Years Old, Ready for a New Nose!

It all started when I was in middle school. This boy I really had a crush on told me that my nose looked like a ski slope. I never really cared to study my side profile much but since that comment was made about me, I haven't been able to stop. I've always been told, "you shouldn't take what people say to heart," but in this case it was hard not to. I started noticing more and more that my nose just wasn't a nose that fit my face all that well. It's rather large, bumpy, and hooked. On top of that, I recently found out that I also have a deviated septum. My septum curves to the left about 80% is what my doctor said, which makes breathing fairly difficult. With my upcoming surgery I will be able to get that corrected for better breathing, and get my nose to better fit my face. My rhinoplasty/septoplasty is scheduled for 6 days from now; January 23rd.

I live in Grand Junction, Colorado and have decided to get my procedure done here in my hometown by Dr. Duane Hartshorn. I met with him a few months ago, and he seems to have the same vision for my nose as I do which is most important. With my surgery coming up in less than 6 days it's all starting to become so real. I'm am beyond excited to get this done with but I am also becoming more and more nervous.

I would like to know if anybody has any suggestions? Any advice on how to prepare for this type of surgery? After surgery care/advice? I appreciate anything and everything anybody has to say :) thanks for reading!

I am becoming SO anxious, excited and scared! My surgery is tomorrow at 1 and I have to be at the surgical center at 11:45. I'm hoping that I have stocked up on all the essentials and didn't forget anything crucial!

Today is the second day after my surgery and I feel decent. I look rough and I feel worse than I did yesterday but it's not all that terrible. My face has become more swollen and my nose has that runny, cold feeling. Still no regrets!