May 20th Surgery Date. - Missoula, MT

Thanks for all your comments- I heart you guys! What I don't love is these cotton pickin bruises on my cheekbones! Grrr. I want my face back. I have been taking my Arnica Montana tablets religiously but the progress is ever so slight each day. I have been applying warm compresses in hopes they would go away but no dice. I am considering the Arnica Gel so I can combat these suckers topically and internally. I knew the healing process would take time and it wouldn't be as easy to pop a new nose on my face like I was a Mr Potato Head but I didn't think I would be starting on week three with noticable bruising still. Today is my first day back to work- wish me luck. Well anywho, thanks for allowing me to whine. I know it will take time I just want to be past it already and see what the final, permanent result will be.

I still have bruising so I covered it up as best as possible with some yellow based concealor. You could still see my bruising but it was toned down quite a bit. I was actually approached by a woman today who introduced herself as a nurse and asked me if my homelife was okay. She said I didn't look like an abused woman but she had to ask in case I needed help. Funny. I appreciated her asking anyway. I think I may be an extreme case because I don't see anyone else as bruised as I am at this stage. I bruise very easy. My doctor told me I started swelling during surgery which was unusual. I knew I would bruise badly but am a little surprised that it has lasted this long. I can't wait to see how my nose will look permanently, it is still quite a bit swollen but so far I love it.
Why did I wait so long. Word of advice, get it done and don't wait. It is so worth it.

My doctor met me at his office yesterday during the holiday to take my stitches out. It hurt because it is so sensitive but there were only 5 he needed to remove so I sucked it up. I am glad they are out. The interal stitches are still in and will disolve on there own over time. I was able to take my tape off my nose so externally there is really no indication I had the procedure done except for the dark purple bruising at the top of my cheek bones. I really hope they disappear before I have to return to work next week. I did some research and learned using yellow concealer will hide the purple the best. I guess I can always resort to make up. Although my nose is still swollen, I really am satisfied with the shape of it so far. I will post a picture later in the week.