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Really Excited and Nervous! The Date is Set! - Washington DC, DC
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I have been so self conscious about my nose for...
marylina14May 24, 2013
$10,000
I have been so self conscious about my nose for more than 10 years now. There is a small hump and its too wide and bulbous in the front. I know that I have read so many reviews on here and they really helped me. So, I paid the down payment and its I will be getting the surgery in roughly 3 weeks!
So, I have a fear of throwing up and that is what I am most nervous about- feeling nauseous after the surgery. I also am worried about the front looking ok. I know that is the hardest part for the doctor to work on so Im hoping and praying it turns out looking good.
Very nervous and excited all at the same time!!!
So, I have a fear of throwing up and that is what I am most nervous about- feeling nauseous after the surgery. I also am worried about the front looking ok. I know that is the hardest part for the doctor to work on so Im hoping and praying it turns out looking good.
Very nervous and excited all at the same time!!!
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May 26, 2013
I have my surgery scheduled the week before you! I am anxious and excited as well! I think you have a good nose already but a little rhinoplasty should make it look very nice and compliment your face well! Good luck on your journey :)
May 27, 2013
Really? That is so soon! I can imagine how excited and anxious you must be feeling! I think about it every night before bed and mine is still far away! Thanks a ton :) And, best wishes to you as well! Hope it all goes smoothly.
May 26, 2013
They'll have some great anti-nausea meds in you when you come out of surgery, so don't worry too much! :)
May 27, 2013
I really hope so... I know when I had my wisdom teeth removed they gave me anti nausea medications and I threw up through all of them! :( I'm really hoping this will go much better. Thanks :)
May 26, 2013
i cant wait to read about the rest of your journey! im sure you will be so happy.
May 27, 2013
Thank Kelly :) Glad we've been able to talk about our journey from the beginning! Cant wait to hear more about how you are doing and the experiences you go through.
UPDATED FROM marylina14
5 days post
Got the surgery 5 days ago :-/
marylina14June 23, 2013
So, as I had posted before... I hated my nose and was SO excited to get this done because I had been so self conscious about it for so long. I have to keep my splint, casts, tape, everything on for 7 days so I can't really get a good look yet but from what I see i get very upset. I feel really depressed and anxious and I'm very worried it won't turn out right. I cry about it everyday at least once (and I'm not one to usually cry either... ). I just wish i would have maybe waited or been convinced not to do it. I really hope and pray that it turns out to be alright.
The operation itself went smoothly. I don't really recall anything. I threw up a few times the first day I came home. And, the next 4 days were mostly sleep, cry, have soup, and go back to bed. My eyes were so swollen the first day that i couldn't even open them. Then they just got really red and thats about it. Pain is not terrible but comes and goes.
The operation itself went smoothly. I don't really recall anything. I threw up a few times the first day I came home. And, the next 4 days were mostly sleep, cry, have soup, and go back to bed. My eyes were so swollen the first day that i couldn't even open them. Then they just got really red and thats about it. Pain is not terrible but comes and goes.
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June 24, 2013
Don't be upset when your nose will change a lot until you reach the final result. You hated your nose and it made you insecure so don't feel bad about your choice . Can't wait to see it without the cast
June 24, 2013
Thank you, me neither. I got it look at today and got to see it without the cast and I wasn't happy :( actually I ended up crying more. I know its not the final result or even close its just hard.
June 27, 2013
I'm sure it's just the swelling. Give the swelling time to godown and your nose will surface. I took 10 days off work and hopefully that will be enough. I'm excited to see your pictures since I have a small hump and a bulbous nose just like your old nose. I can understand your anxiety over the width because one major reason I'm having the surgery is my width being so huge- especially when I smile - so for that not to get smaller would be devastating
June 28, 2013
Yes, hopefully 10 days are enough for you to recover but unfortunately for me I needed at least 14 days (probably more) to get back to work. I will post photos now! The bulbous front is what scared me the most.. I know that is the trickiest thing for a doctor to get right... and it still looks a bit funny now but the Dr. promised it will look much better soon. Patience is key.
June 28, 2013
the profile looks wonderful! i hope your tip comes out how you wanted. it is very swollen, just let it settle.
June 29, 2013
Thanks :-/ Im trying really hard to stay positive... But, the front is very upsetting. It is so difficult to "forget" about it and put it aside.
June 24, 2013
Hi doll! Just hang in there. Recovery surely sucks! Being trapped indoors, taped up, not being able to cuddle with your pillows like you wish you could definitely brings us into depression mode. Im sending you a million hugs and try to not think and please don't start googling pictures like I did. Did not help. Wish you a speedy recovery!
June 24, 2013
Thank you, I appreciate it! I am trying. It is just so depressing being stuck inside, not seeing anyone, not being able to work out, or do anything, and then to see my nose in the mirror just tops it all off. I think each day will get better but its been the same.
June 24, 2013
I hope you are feeling better! Recovery can be quite emotional. I actually tried to stay away from the mirror in the beginning because it can be upsetting. I had a lot of swelling and bruising but I got my cast off last Tuesday and its much better. I know its hard to see your nose and feel unhappy but it is very early on. It's amazing how it changes with time! Take care of yourself:)
June 24, 2013
Yes, I have been avoiding mirrors as much as possible. It is so hard :( I got the outer cast out today but I got a lot of tape placed all around the outside and the splits on the inside are still there :-/
June 24, 2013
Aw i hope you feel better soon! Recovery sucks with any procedure. You will heal surely you just have to be patient. I know how you must feel..totally normal to be going through emotional roller coaster at first. Try to avoid mirrors until you get your cast removed or until majority of swelling goes down
June 26, 2013
I have been doing everything I can not to look in any mirrors! But, the time is coming for the cast to be off and I'm worried how its going to be then. I really feel like doctors don't prepare you for how much of a mental and emotional thing getting surgery really is!
June 24, 2013
I had a fraxel repair treatment for my acne scars couple days ago. I looked like hell first few days..i was sooo swollen. I looked like a chipmunk lol. Now im starting to see results and im loving it. I did have moments of doubt before too but had to avoid mirrors and just really try to be patient and know that that was not the final result. Im still healing trying to stay strong and im hopeful. Sorry to go on about my story but was trying to say that im in the same boat as you. We can get through this! Remember even after cast is removed, youre still healing. Btw if you dont mind me asking how old are you? Get well soon =)
June 24, 2013
Yes it is very similar and unbelievably stressful. Im glad to hear there are other people going through the same thing that I'm going through. I look like a chipmunk x100! eyes, nose, cheeks, lips :( its so bad. It reminds me a little of having wisdom teeth removed but this is even worse because its the whole face rather then just the mouth. Im trying as hard as I can to stay positive! And same to you! And, I'm 20.
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