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Erika97580May 20, 2013
WORTH IT$5,500
I've been following everyone's stories on here for about a month now so now that I have booked my surgery I decided to write my review. I have wanted my nose done for 20 years and I am finally ready to take the plunge. I have hated my profile due to the dorsal hump. I like the front view so not trying to change that part just the profile. I started my search/consults in April...went on 4 and decided on Dr. Chris Hove. Booked surgery today for July 2nd...now the countdown and waiting to get it over with begins. I think this will be the toughest part...I just wish could get it done tomorrow!
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May 23, 2013
Soo exciting you finally found your doc and booked your date!! Your imaging looks beautiful and I look sooo forward to seeing your result!!!!
UPDATED FROM Erika97580
12 days pre
Pre-op today...12 more days!
Erika97580June 20, 2013
I had my pre-op today....went well. Dr. Hove explained how everything will happen the day of. Went over risks and gave me my scrips for antibiotics and pain meds and blood work. I wanted to go over imaging one more time but his computer crashed the other day so he took more images and I am going to come in the day before surgery just to go over one more time to make sure we are on the same page. Paid in full so there is no turning back now!!! I can't believe it's almost here. I am not nervous for the surgery I just am not looking forward to being house bound for a week after. There is a small part of me that is sad I'm getting rid of the nose I have had most of my life even though I truly hate it...it kinda makes me who I am. Anyone else feel that way? But it is time to say good bye and not be self-conscious anymore! Going on vacation this upcoming week so I hope that helps distract me the week before. Probably won't post again until surgery day...until then....
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11 days pre
Arnica...pills or cream?
Erika97580June 20, 2013
if you used this....did you take the pill or cream...my doc told me to take the pills 1 week before and 1 week after...I bought both at the store today but wondering what others used.
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June 20, 2013
So excited for you!!! How many more days? You are going to be so happy. I just posted my "14 days post op" review if you want to check out my posts. I noticed you asked about arnica. I have more details in my review but basically I started vitamin c and zinc about 10 days before surgery, then started the arnica and Bromelain (as well as vitamin c and zinc!) immediately after surgery (well, the next day or so). I had very bad swelling starting days 2 thru day 5 but it really does go away. In hindsight, I should have started arnica before but oh well. And now by day 14 I am amazed at how normal I look and feel. Do you have any other worries? Do you have kids at home? Have you told a lot of people?
June 21, 2013
thanks for the response. No real worries just hope it turns out like I want. I do have 3 kids at home so being out of commission for the week is going to be hard but my husband will be off to help and I have my sister and mom who can help out with them too! I haven't told too many people as I found it odd telling people...I just want to get it done and then tell people. Just my my mom, sister, husband and 3 friends know as of now. Did you tell a lot of people beforehand?
June 21, 2013
I have two small kids. My husband helped a ton (and they went to daycare during the day) so I barely saw then for the first 3 days. By day 4 I was more alert. By day 5 I was back to making dinner and folding laundry (rolls eyes). I actually slept in my younger son's bedroom because it's so dark (blackout shades!) and just hid out with ice water/bendy straws, ice packs, painkillers, arnica, lip balm, nose drops, and lots of pillows. LOL!! I also found that my eyes were too smooshed/swollen to read a book but downloading a book on my iPhone was more preferable (and I'm not a kindle fan, I like holding a real book).
I only told a few people. Final thought: chicken soup was all I ate for days as well as chunks of frozen mango cubes. Stock up on both! Hope this helps!!!!!
June 21, 2013
OMG...that is so funny about the mango cubes...I just bought those the other day....I will save them! thanks for the tips.....I appreciate them!
June 28, 2013
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. Looking forward to your updates and photos! Good luck!
June 28, 2013
3 more days for us!! Ahhhh!! How are you feeling?
June 28, 2013
I know...so close now! doing well....just want Tuesday to be here to get it over with. I am taking the pills now and will put the cream on after. how are you doing?
June 28, 2013
I feel the same. I'm taking the pills now as well. I can't wait for it to get over with. I keep thinking to myself " is this really necessary? And who does this sort of thing!?!?" But then I look at pics and think that it will be worth it... I hope... Sigh... Just kinda a scary thing to do you know?
June 28, 2013
I bought both the cream and pills. Plan on using both since I know the cream works great for my daughter. So I'm hoping it will help me too.
I'm so excited for you! You are going to love having the bump gone. I know I do. Thanks so much for starting your story on RealSelf. I'm looking forward to following your updates!
Make sure you have a lot of cold drinks and lip balm on hand for recovery because your mouth will get DRY! Here's a list of other supplies you might need.