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Ahhhhh!!! - Omaha, NE

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After YEARS of being self conscious of my big...

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ShellbeeApril 21, 2013
WORTH IT$4,700

After YEARS of being self conscious of my big honker of a nose, I'm finally doing what I always have dreamed of doing but never thought it would happen or would I have the courage to do it.

My big nose is genetic, that I got from my Dad... Thanks dad. The whole side of his side of the family has BIG noses.. Unfortunately I was one of few grandchildren that got the nose.

I did get made fun of while growing up and always made comments how I wanted it to be gone but never wanted to go thru the pain and recovery of the surgery... Well a slight push from my boyfriend, May 2nd is the big day!

When I had my consultation with Dr. Perry Johnson he pointed out things that I have lived with my whole life and didn't even notice, a deviated septum, which does cut off the air flow of my right nostril. I never noticed it until he asked if I had troubles breathing out of my nose and pointed it out...

Be will be taking the large hump off my nose, fixing the deviated septum, and re-shaping the tip slightly.

I'm 10 days out and excited, yet a little nervous. I'm sure as my day gets closer my nervous will grow... Guess we will see in a few days how I am feeling!!

Shellbee's provider

Perry J. Johnson, MD

Perry J. Johnson, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Shellbee

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Replies (4)

Jayjay99
April 24, 2013
Good luck shelbee! I'm rooting for you :)
Allie.06
April 24, 2013
Good luck hun!!! I'm 4 weeks post op deffinately one of the best things I've ever done for myself
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mullinsd2
April 24, 2013
Congrats on picking a surgeon! Good luck with everything. It looks like you have a good idea of what you want from the surgery; now you just have to wait :)
Jemoiselle
April 24, 2013
Congratulations Shellbee! You have an exciting road ahead of you! We'll all be eager to see your results and read your updates! It will be here sooner than you realize! :) ~Jemoiselle
UPDATED FROM Shellbee
7 days pre

Well one week from today is my surgery day and I...

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ShellbeeApril 25, 2013
Well one week from today is my surgery day and I am very excited!!! I will be busy the next 7 days working so the days will go by fast and hopefully keep my mind free of nerves.
I'll post again the night before surgery. I'm sure I'll be nervous!!!

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HannaP
April 25, 2013
Shellbee.....this week is going to FLY! Congratulations mama...I'm SO excited for you!!!!
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Shellbee
April 25, 2013
Thanks Hanna!! I have read your story and brought me to tears. You are a beautiful woman and hope your recovery is going well. Hope your surgery went well and you are doing great!! Hang in there!!!
Newnose4me
April 25, 2013
I am very excited for you. This surgery is amazing & will make such a difference to you and the way you see yourself. All the best for a successful procedure and quick recovery.
Rayah7
April 26, 2013
Oooo so close! Can't wait to follow your story and see your results! Good luck girl! You are beautiful and are going to look amazing!
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Shellbee
April 26, 2013
Thanks!! I am getting very excited!!! My nerves are low right now and I hope they stay like that!!! I can't wait to see my end results!
Can'tBreathe2013
April 27, 2013
Good luck on your surgery! You already have so many beautiful features that will stand out even more after this. So excited to see your progress!
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Angie_M
April 29, 2013

I'm so happy for you! Thanks for posting your story so far here on RealSelf!

Here's a list of supplies you might find helpful for recovery.

Please keep us posted as you get closer to your big day.

UPDATED FROM Shellbee
1 day pre

Well tomorrow is the big day.. I woke up this...

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ShellbeeMay 1, 2013
Well tomorrow is the big day.. I woke up this morning with a very overwhelming nervous feeling. I work all day long today so it's going to fly by. Hopefully my nervous feelings will stay away.. Hopefully I can sleep okay tonight, but I have a feeling that is not going to happen.

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Intheprocess
May 1, 2013
Good luck!!! I hope all goes well for you
CoughSyrup112233
May 1, 2013
good luck!
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Rachaelp
May 1, 2013
Good luck! You will be like me saying its best decision you ever made!!! Can't wait to see pics! Xx
Monaleesa100
May 1, 2013
Good luck on your big day! You're going to look amazing! :)
Jayjay99
May 2, 2013
Gooooood luck!!!! It's Ok to be nervous, I was crying in the car all mornin and then didn't want to go inside the building for surgery!!! Then I was cryin during my meeting with nurse... Omg, I kept wondering if I should go thru with it, even when I Was laying on the table waiting to be injected with the anasthesia... It was very depressing and I just laid there staring at the ceiling saying well this is it... Just lifeless... Really sad! I dunno if this will make u more nervous or what, but the silver lining is that I am so glad I did it... Recovery was fine and I love my result. I think bein nervous is normal... Otherwise we wouldn't be human. Can't wait to follow your story! HUGS
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Shellbee
May 2, 2013
:) this does makes me feel a bit better!!!! I feel I am going to be a big cry baby tomorrow morning...the tears have already started! Ah!
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