Surgery Tomorrow and I Am Finally Freaking Out (Rhinoplasty and Chin Implant) - Virginia

You've got your Dad's nose! God bless my Dad but his nose is not his most pleasing characteristic. When I was in the Air Force I had scheduled a rhinoplasty but got out before I had a chance to get it done. Over the years I have visited many doctors and done a ton of research.

I am now happily married to a man who tells me everyday that I am beautiful and that he loves me. He does not think I need surgery but knows that it's something have always wanted and is totally supportive.

My nose is not horrible so I have struggled with this decision. Is it vain to have this done when people have legitimate health issues? Shouldn't I be putting this money into something more worthwhile? Am I totally vain? One friend asked me why I was getting this done, "What are you going to model now?" she asked sarcastically. That would be why I have only told those on a need to know basis. There are only 4 people close to me that need to know!

I researched doctor's online and was lucky enough to have quite a few locally to choose from. Once I met Dr. Bridges I felt completely comfortable. When I sat down with him, instead of telling him what I thought was wrong, I asked him what he would do. He addressed all of my concerns and also suggested a small chin implant which I wanted to ask about anyway. Rhinoplasty is his passion and he was super excited about the results that he expects to achieve. It was important to me that the doctor I choose have digital imaging to show me the hoped for results and to make sure we were on the same page.

I work out of the house so I can hole up until I am fully recovered, we don't have children and my husband is fully supportive and willing to deal with the crap (literally in the case of our small dog;). I know I wouldn't be able to go through with it if I weren't in this position. I am paying with CareCredit because it's interest free for a year and will be a great credit rating boost for me.

Surgery is tomorrow. I have been pretty calm up until now but today I have a case of the freak outs. I am not sure what I am going to do with myself as I have cleaned the house, washed the dog and shopped for everything I need already. I suspect I'll be reading more reviews. I stay away from the bad ones because I don't want to be anymore freaked out then I already am.

Here is a list of things that I have for my recovery:

Prescriptions:
Percocet (SO scared this is going to make me sick to my stomach)
Antibiotic
Bacitracin

Recovery Stuff:
Jello
Smoothies
Orange Sherbet (it's my comfort food!)
Campbell's Vegetable Soup (again comfort)
Cottage Cheese
Magazine's
New subscription to Netflix and Hulu
Neck Pillow
Frozen peas (and little bags to divide them up)
Arnica Cream and Tablets (been taking all week)
Vitamin C (which I have been taking all week)
Q tips
Icy Hot Pads (in case my back hurts from lying in bed all week)
Lip glass for my dry lips
Bendy Straws
Diet Gingerale and Root Beer

I am very scared of getting sick from the IV and have requested anti nausea medicine be included in my "cocktail". Cross your fingers for me and thank you to everyone who has been generous enough to share your stories!