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10 days since surgery

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I've been lurking here for months, reading reviews...

windsofchangeFebruary 6, 2013
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I've been lurking here for months, reading reviews and posting the very occasional comment but I have read and appreciated each and every review. Since I got so much out of it I felt I should share my experience as well.

I have had a big, hooked nose since highschool. Other than my family I haven't really been made fun of for it (nice family, huh?) but I'm sure that aside from my height (I'm 6' tall!) that's the first thing that people notice about me, and it probably affects my relationships and my career. I find I am very confident with people I know, however I'm reserved meeting new people.

I have posted a before/digital after that the Dr did for me. We also discussed a chin implant and at first I was going to go ahead with it because it did make a huge improvement on my profile simulation, but after reading up on chin implats I decided that I wasn't comfortable with it. For some reason I feel comfortable having a dr open up my nose and bash it into a different shape, but I'm not comfortable with having a foreign item placed on my chin. I also learned that it's a relatively easy procedure that can be done under local, so if I decide after the fact that I want it I can have a seperate procedure (I also think I'd need some scuplting or something done. Until my consultation I didn't realize I had such a weak and DOUBLE chin!)

My surgery is scheduled for Feb 13th, a week from today! I'm nervously excited about it.

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Faith2012
February 7, 2013
How exciting for you. Can't wait to see your after photos! Is your surgeon Dr. Sam Most? Thank you for sharing your experience with us. Best of luck to you.
windsofchange
February 7, 2013
Thanks Faith! Yes, I'm going to Dr Most. I'm sorry for what you went through with your procedure. I remember reading it when I first came to this site and definitely decided not go consider that Dr for even a consultation.
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Faith2012
February 7, 2013
Good for you...Most is a great choice. I've met him and really like him. Chances are greatly improved with a facial plastic surgeon or rhinoplasty specialist.
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Florida2Cali
February 7, 2013
Your morphs look amazing! I am also almost 6 ft tall so I think it's very important to have a natural and not over rotated look, bc too many ppl can see up our noses haha! As far as your chin goes you could always experiment with injectables first to see how you like the volume vs an implant, but either way you are going to look amazing! Can't wait for your big reveal xo
windsofchange
February 8, 2013
Good point about people seeing up our noses! Thanks for the suggestion of injectables, I think that is something I may pursue.
iznogud
February 8, 2013
nice nose simulation...you should do and chin plastic surgery because you dont have chin.. it is gonna fit perfect! rhinoplasty and chin plastic surgery
windsofchange
February 8, 2013
Thanks! I was planning on the chin implant right up until my pre-op appointment last week, but I just had too much anxiety over it and decided not to go through with it at this time. There seem to be a lot of negative reviews over the implant (the implant shifting, long term numbness of the bottom lip) and it seems like a large number of people get it removed, either soon after or years after the surgery. I'm just not sure I'm ready for that risk.
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Angie_M
February 8, 2013

Nice simulation! Thanks so much for starting your story on RealSelf. I felt the same way about a chin implant, but holy cow, do they make a HUGE difference in some people.

Please keep us posted. Here's a list of supplies to consider getting for recovery!

windsofchange
February 8, 2013
Thanks for the list! The simulation with the chin implant did look a lot better than without. It was a hard decision for me :).
Newnose4me
February 8, 2013
Oh how wonderful this is going to be for you....I can't wait to see the result! As for the chin implant, well sure I can see it would balance your features but you have to be ready in yourself for it. Take care and I look forward to watching your progress. Keep posting!
windsofchange
February 8, 2013
Thanks!
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Day of treatment

Today is the day! I have to be there by 9:25, my...

windsofchangeFebruary 13, 2013
Today is the day! I have to be there by 9:25, my surgery is scheduled for 11:25. I'm very nervous as this is my first time ever going under anesthesia and I'm freaked out by people saying how they vomitted blood after waking up. There is nothing I hate more than throwing up.

I had no problems sleeping last night because I asked my Dr for an ambien but I had a bad dream that I woke up during the surgery, and then he forgot to put the cast on my nose but I didn't realize it until I got home. Those dreams didn't help my nerves much ;).

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Day of treatment

I'm done and home. My biggest fear was the nausea...

windsofchangeFebruary 13, 2013
I'm done and home. My biggest fear was the nausea and I didn't have any at all! I did share my concerns with the anesthesiologist and they said that the type they use has a very low risk. I can't rembmber if they gave me anything extra for it.

One thing I did have waking up that most people don't is pain. The nurses managed it well though. I still have a bit of pain but nothing that will keep me up at night (I am taking my hydrocodone as allowed). I am bleeding fairly freely, but that is expected. I was told to ice 20 min on and 20 min off while awake. That has already become a chore!

I am very hungry, I had some jello when I got home and am having (no salt added) chicken noodle soup for dinner.

Not much bruising or swelling at this point, I'm sure it will come! I've uploaded a photo that I took while I was changing back into my street clothes.

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Florida2Cali
February 13, 2013
Yay good luck! Just don't panic and put it in your head about the nausea, I have a super sensitive tummy and it hit me hard and I was alone and scared, but I accepted the feelings I was experiencing in my gut and didn't judge them good or bad, and then continued full body deep breaths, and it totally went away! Fighting it makes it more traumatic, actually acknowledging and accepting it often dissolves it before it happens. You are gonna do great, can't wait for your reveal!
windsofchange
February 13, 2013
Thanks! Great advice. I will keep it in mind!
Matilda24
February 13, 2013
Good luck! May you have the result you wish for! From other reviews i've read, maybe you can ask for some anti-sickness medication? That's the part i'm most worried about too, throwing up blood :-/ but i haven't even had a consultation yet so i can't even imagine what you're feeling, good luck again
windsofchange
February 14, 2013
Thanks! I'm not sure if they gave me any (my memory is a bit fuzzy), but no nausea :). I did share my concerns with them though.
Newnose4me
February 13, 2013
All the best for today!
windsofchange
February 14, 2013
Thank you!
michigan234
February 14, 2013
I'm glad it went well. I have my surgery on the 25th and I'm also very worried about the post surgery nausea/vomiting - I agree there's not much to me that's worse. Any tips you can give me from yours would be greatly appreciated.
refresh26
February 14, 2013
I was really sick but felt better after throughing up usually if someone is sick it's a one time thing and feel better straight away. I didn't however but I have been known to though up on meds so it didnt surprise me. My best advice is to let the surgeon on know. Mine faxed through a anti nauseous drug and when I took that it was immediate relief! I could eat and felt 100% better
windsofchange
February 14, 2013
I'm afraid I don't have any more advice than Suze shared. I didn't do anything other than share my concerns with the anesthesiologist. I did make sure I was well hydrated the day before and drank some gatorade the morning of surger (I could have clear liquids up to 3hrs prior) but I'm not sure if that had any impact.
Newnose4me
February 14, 2013
Yay you made it! Well done and rest up.
windsofchange
February 14, 2013
Thanks!
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