May 20th Surgery Date. - Missoula, MT

Monday morning at 7:30AM I am finally going to have done what I have wanted for decades. I can't believe I have waited this long to finally have rhinoplasty. I am excited and nervous. During my consult my doctor asked me what kind of nose I wanted like I was ordering through drive thru. I wasn't sure how to answer that because I really haven't given much thought of what my nose COULD look like. The plan is to have a slight slope but I really can't visualize it. I really like Ashlee Simpson's nose but I don't know if it would like right on me. I know one thing, I do not want a pig nose. I just have never found that attractive. I have no idea what my new nose will look like and I am just hoping I don't wake up with a third nostril at this point.
I am also concerned about my allergies. I think I am allergic to my cats who of course insist on sleeping on my head everynight. I wake up sneezing and stuffed up. I can't imagine sneezing right after surgery. Ouch!

OMG internal nasal splints were the worst. I couldn't wait to get them out. As soon as my doctor took them out, I felt human again. It signifigantly changed my recovery attitude. I went from feeling like I was on my death bed (bit dramatic) to "I got this in the bag". When I first came out of surgery they escorted my husband back to where I was and he didn't believe it was me. The nurses had to convince him it was me because I was completely unrecognizable. I saw pictures of some of the posters and thought, I hope I am not going to swell and bruise like that but I did. The good news is, your face heals so quickly. Each morning I was curious how much my bruising and swelling changed over night. I feel like I am on the upswing now.

Good Morning,
Last night I made the mistake of lying flat and I paid for it when I woke up this morning. My eyes are more puffy and itchy than yesterday I slept so good lying flat though. I am a side sleeper so it has been very difficult to sleep solely on my back. I have one of those adjustable TemperPedic beds-which has helped immensely. (I miss spellcheck) Although I have to lower it when my husband comes to bed, it helps during the day. I am not going to post another picture because I pretty much look the same as yesterday.
I haven't washed my face since Monday so I am really itching to finally use my Clarisonic-can't wait. In the meantime, I have been using face wipes which help clean off the oil on my face. I just took some Benadryl for my itchy eyes.
It is nice to sip coffee for the first time this morning. I am feeling back to normal gradually. I am going to sign off. Have a good day and speedy recovery to my friends going through the same today!