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So I'm scheduled for surgery in the morning!!...
So I'm scheduled for surgery in the morning!! November 5! It happened pretty fast. I've been looking at this site for two years and I started having consultations this year just to see what they would say. I found one doctor that I liked without any real decision in mind. But after communicating with the staff for a couple of months, they offered me a discount to take a late cancellation they had. So it happened very fast. Now it's literally tomorrow. And I'm really nervous. Not so much about the doctor but more about what if I should leave leave well enough alone.
About me: 37 years old. I don't hate my nose, but I think there are some improvements that would enhance my looks. The doc will reduce my hump a little (since I want to retain my Italian looks), elevate the tip subtlety and narrow the tip a little. I think it's a finesse job, but it doesn't cost any less!!
All my friends and family are really supportive. I'm most worried about people talking about me at work. You know, those who may think i did this because i am insecure. I am a confident person. And I am reminding myself that I deserve to do something nice for myself.
On the eve of my surgery, I am wondering how others "felt" emotionally after the surgery and once people started seeing you, reacting to the change or not noticing. I'll add some pics soon.
Thanks!!
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I had surgery Monday, and it's now Wednesday....
Like some other people fresh out of surgery, I feel like my tip is turned up much more than I want it. But I called the doctor and he said that it will come back down a few millimeters. The tip of my nose is also taped, so I think that is kind of adding to the elevation of it. At times, I have started to feel guilty for messing with my looks or get worried that I've made a mistake. Then I looked back at my computer imaging and I know this doctor is good, so that helps me to relax knowing it will surely be an improvement. I'm sure he was very precise given his level of expertise. I've also been saying positive affirmations about the outcome. I get the cast off next Monday (Nov. 12), so I'm trying to avoid looking in the mirror until then since I've heard it will change so much between now and the point of full healing.
My husband has been great in taking care of me (getting me water and meds, etc.). He even brought a huge bouquet of flowers when he picked me up from surgery
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7 days post op. I'm feeling pretty good for a few...
Great support from husband, family and friends
Confidence in my doc's skills regarding final outcome (after swelling goes down)
Nose already looks nice
Bruising already gone
First three days I was out of it. I felt good enough to work from home the rest of the week. Now my tip is still hard and nose is very swollen, but everything else is back to normal.
It's weird because I feel like the same person on the inside but it bothers me that people have to "get use to" my new look. I have to remind myself that the changes are subtle, but when someone says I look different, I kinda get anxiety because its a reality check.
DOES ANYONE KNOW HOW TO MAKE SWELLING GO DOWN FASTER? I feel like I have a potato on my face! LOL
And I'm still worried about going back to work with a big swollen nose.
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How sweet of your husband to bring you flowers and take care of you! Thanks for your updates. I'm glad you're on the other side and just have to focus on healing now. How are you feeling this week?
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