Loving my nose

Swelling is going down. Starting to look like a normal nose. I'm so happy with my nose. Can't wait to show it off with updos!! The best is that I still look like myself. I don't know if anyone would really notice. Guess we will find out... Oh, and my breathing is insanely good!!!

Haven't updated in a bit. Surgery was fine. Honestly, I was so worried Thursday morning, but everyone was friendly and comforting. I had a conversation with the anesthesiologist about how scary it feels to lose control. He told me how he understood because he doesn't like flying. I met with my plastic surgeon to review the procedure. He made me feel totally comfortable. Versed was then put in my IV, and they wheeled me to the OR. I felt so relaxed! Got on the operating table, and was told that I might feel a burn in the IV arm. I did not. Next thing I know I was waking up in recovery. I felt so tired. My husband came in. I felt like I just had to keep my eyes closed. My surgeon came in, and said that everything went great. Surgery was about 3.5 hours. I did experience some nausea, and vomited up blood (yikes!). It was like a zombie movie, but it really wasn't so bad. Im sure it looked worse than it felt.I felt instantly better. My husband held the puke bucket for me. Poor guy. :)

We came home- I think I slept the entire way. Got on the couch, and basically slept for 3 days with ice on my head. My husband would wake me up every couple hours with medicine, some food, and fresh ice. With out ice I had a headache and my head felt so hot. Had some very mild bruising, but I did swell up. I had chipmunk cheeks! They're almost gone now (thank goodness!!)

My energy is back today. I feel like I have my sense of humor, and could actually move around. I have been taking it so easy which has helped. Breathing through my mouth sucks, but it is doable. Tomorrow the cast comes off, and packing/splints (whatever is in my nose- I have no idea what is shoved up there!) comes out. I cannot wait!!! Looking forward to breathing and seeing what's under there.

I've been told that the surgery was a huge success, and that my airway passages were completely opened up. I am so excited to breathe!!

This week has flown by. I can't wait to get out of the house tomorrow. :)

This Thursday I am going in for presurgery lab work. I'm really getting nervous for the surgery, and what it will be like to be knocked out. I feel like I am going to have a ton of anxiety.
I have told some friends what I am doing and have had mixed reactions. I am wondering how noticeable the changes will be when all is said and done. Like what will my boss think, etc? (not like I should care but I do)

Reading everyone's posts has been tremendously helpful! Will just keep reading I suppose. Thanks for the support. :)