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I have a very large nose, with a wide bulbous tip...
WORTH IT$6,500
I have a very large nose, with a wide bulbous tip and a deviated septum. I met with 5 plastic surgeons before finding one that I felt confident with. I knew at his appointment that he was the one. He took his time, showed me his portfolio of rhinoplasty pictures he had completed and made sure to answer all my questions. We set my appointment up at the end of my first visit. I am scheduled for surgery May 19th. I'm so excited yet, so nervous.
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UPDATED FROM rosiegirld
8 days pre
Post op supplies...
Looking for suggestions of things to pick up after my surgery. I picked up my post op pain meds and my zofran for any nausea. I also picked up a stool softener in case I need it. Any tips about what helped each if you is greatly appreciated!
8 more days!
8 more days!
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May 10, 2014
I haven't had surgery yet but lots of people said a humidfier helped them and a recliner.
May 11, 2014
I have the recliner (all my living room furniture reclines so I'm fortunate there) but I do not have a humidifier...:/ I'm debating on going out to buy one. I read that I should get some chloraseptic spray for my throat. When are you having your surgery?
May 11, 2014
Yours is right after mine. I'm nervous too! I find out Friday what time I'll be in surgery for Monday. I can't believe it's almost here.
May 10, 2014
Hi! Good luck with your surgery. I bought...
-Facial wipes ( i used Burt's bees) because I couldn't wash my face and wanted make up and to feel clean
- gauze, frozen peas and small baggies. I used these as ice packs. Moisten a layer of gauze with water to put between skin and ice pack. Use about a 1/2 cup of frozen peas per bag. I went through about 15 to 20. And just threw them out when done.
-q tips and peroxide - to clean the outer edge, crusty ice off my nostrils outer edge ( obviously, check with your doc to make sure they are ok with this)
- magazine, books on tape, etc.
--Dry shampoo!
- I had all of my medicines and supplies organized next to my bed and had changed sheets cleaned everything, my bathroom etc...the day prior so everything was nice and fresh when I got home.
- Have lots of drinks, juices, soft foods in your fridge.
That's all I can think of for now... Good luck!!!
May 10, 2014
Clean crusty nostril * ick* with peroxide and q tips not crusty ice as i wrote above!! LOL....Sorry. Didn't want to be confusing.
May 10, 2014
Thank you for your help! I am planning on making sure I have everything ready by next weekend. I am fortunate that my husband will take a few days off from work so he can be my personal caregiver. Was you able to eat the day of your surgery? Did you drink using a straw? I keep reading posts where people are talking about their upper mouth/teeth hurting...I haven't read anything about that on my rhinoplasty paperwork. I'm sure its possible. I am going to pick up the dry shampoo and face wipes for sure! Great ideas! How log ago was your surgery?
May 11, 2014
Hi. I did not eat at all the first day. I got home from my surgery around 4:30 pm and was out for the night! The next day I only had juices and bubby flavored water. I guess I did use a straw for the first few days. I didn't have any pain in my mouth or teeth but It was difficult for me to move my upper lip. I also didn't have the prolonged throat pain and dryness that many people get but i just had it the first day, but I was not put completely under - just IV - so maybe this is why. but throat lozenges area great idea! And I see lots of people that recommend that.
May 11, 2014
I'm going completely under. My septum and turbinate have to be repaired so I hope I don't get the sore throat. :(
How long was your surgery? My surgeon told me 2-4 hours (if I remember correctly).
May 10, 2014
I bought arnica tablets on Amazon (brand is Hyland's) and vitamin C (make sure it's coated because non-coated is hard to swallow, let alone after surgery with dry mouth and sore throat.) I bought Cepacol throat candies. I bought a neck pillow but I didn't even end up using it. I see that a lot of people on here use it though. I bought eye gel patches for my eyes for the first 48 hours after surgery (alternative to ice packs or frozen pea bags. I bought it on ebay for $4 the user is beautebasics.) Water bottles and straws, I basically only drank from straws the first 4 days. I did groceries the day before the surgery and I made sure to buy lots of pineapple products. My breakfast lunch and dinner the first 72 hours was basically just pineapple greek yogurt and I'd throw in slices of pineapple into it. Lots of q-tips (I think I've gone through 2 boxes) and hydrogen peroxide. I bought facial wipes because you can't fully wash your face for a week cuz of the cast.
May 11, 2014
I have seen the arnica on a few posts. I wonder why my surgeon didn't mention that. I'm so glad for this support group. I have learned so much in the past few days. I like the idea of the eye gel patch. I'm going to see if I can find that this week on base. As for the pineapple...I love pineapple, especially grilled so I'll have the hubby hooking me up. :) Or, I will have some fresh cut up for me.
How often did you use the q-tips? How long did you have the drape under your nose?
May 11, 2014
I'm not sure if it was a mix of everything I used or one specific thing I use but I didn't bruise at all, just swelled up. Which is weird because I definitely thought I was going to bruise badly since I normally bruise very easily and I'm pale.
The drape under my nose was only 24 hours. I had a post-op appointment the day after my surgery and my doctor took it off then. I cleaned my nose as often as I felt I needed to. I was up and out and about every day starting the day after surgery so I was cleaning my nose often cuz liquid was still coming out and I didn't want it to happen in public. I would say I probably cleaned it 8-10 times in one day but I went through multiple q-tips each cleaning.
May 11, 2014
I am anticipating that I'll bruise, but I'll be happy if its minimal! :) I wondered about the drape because I see everyones post op pics with that. I am going to baby myself for the first two days after the surgery and DO NOTHING but relax and catch up on some dvr shows. No doubt that I'll be cleaning the nostrils as soon as he says I can. How long until you could shower?
May 11, 2014
Here's a list of supplies that might come in handy! I'm excited for you!
May 12, 2014
Thank you! I appreciate the list. I am on my final week prior to my big day and I'm planning on getting what I need by Friday. I have a feeling I won't be able to sleep next Sunday. :)
May 11, 2014
ACT Dry mouth lozenges came in really handy for me! And protein shakes or milk to chase your meds and prevent nausea/vomiting. Good luck!
May 12, 2014
Thank you! I will add some protein shakes to my list, as well as dry mouth lozenges. :) I have zofran for my nausea. I picked up my medications already. I can't believe I have my post op medications sitting on my table...just waiting and reminding me that the day is coming...
UPDATED FROM rosiegirld
3 days pre
4 days until my date
I am under the week mark now. Monday is coming up fast. Tomorrow I will get notified of what time my surgery is. I have done my pre-op testing already so its just a matter of me showing up and completing the deed. I have had so many crazy thoughts going through my head. I have had the bizarre dreams, the what if moments, and I have spent hours reading this forum and also looking at pictures. The idea that next week I'll be one of those pictures, sharing my healing phase just seems surreal for now. I still haven't told my family (they don't live close by so its not an issue for now). And, I am 100% sure my husband and our son will have a glory time taking post op pics!
I am curious as to how long your actual surgery was for most of you? My surgeon said 2-4 hours. I am having my septum and my turbinate corrected as well as the rhinoplasty. I know once I'm out it won't matter to me anyhow, time flies when we are in that twilight zone time span. :) I didn't realize it but I have an appointment two days after my surgery to see my surgeon. I'm going to guess that this appointment is to have the packing removed...I am not 100% sure. I do know that I have to wait 8 days to get my cast off because the following Monday is a holiday. I'm not stressing over that, but I know I'll be super anxious to see my nose. :)
After it is all said and done, then I guess I'll figure out how to tell my family.
I am curious as to how long your actual surgery was for most of you? My surgeon said 2-4 hours. I am having my septum and my turbinate corrected as well as the rhinoplasty. I know once I'm out it won't matter to me anyhow, time flies when we are in that twilight zone time span. :) I didn't realize it but I have an appointment two days after my surgery to see my surgeon. I'm going to guess that this appointment is to have the packing removed...I am not 100% sure. I do know that I have to wait 8 days to get my cast off because the following Monday is a holiday. I'm not stressing over that, but I know I'll be super anxious to see my nose. :)
After it is all said and done, then I guess I'll figure out how to tell my family.
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May 18, 2014
Ahhh!!! So excited for you!!! You are going to look great!! I have a whole little bag packed with all my supples I might need for care after surgery. Almost feel like I'm packing a bag for when I go Into labor lol. Anyways, good luck girl!! Keep us updated! I can't wait to see how everyone progresses!
May 18, 2014
I'm not taking anything except my husband and my ipad. I'll update until they take me back and at least I can watch movies while I'm waiting. Lol I'm only about 25 minutes from my plastic surgeon so I'm making sure they medicate me prior to discharging. I'm more worried about the nausea than the pain. I'll be asking for zofran iv push soon as I wake up. I'm sure of it. I'm so excited to almost be on my journey. Thanks for giving me support and encouragement. Can't wait to see your nose debut as well :))
May 18, 2014
My bag is for when I get back home. My boyfriend and my phone are all that's coming with me too :)
May 18, 2014
lol...Im such a goober sometimes...I have a whole area that is dedicated for post op recovery. lol It has taken over part of my kitchen table. I realized today I have a few things left to run and grab but it will keep me busy. I didn't sleep well at all last night, so I'm going to pretty much guess that I will not sleep well tonight either. I'm getting so anxious.
How are you feeling?
May 18, 2014
I'm getting anxious!! I feel the same as you, I'm ready to get it over with and start healing....I'm so curious how much different am I gonna look? Will people notice. I've wanted this for so long, it's hard to believe it will be a reality soon!!! Good luck tomorrow! You are going to rock that new nose!
May 19, 2014
That is exactly how I feel. I have a thousand images going through in my mind. What will I look like...I have lived with this nose my entire life and now I'm officially divorcing it...wish my first husband was as easy to break away from! ha!! Got to keep the humor tonight or my nerves will get the best of me....Look for me to post in the morning...you guys are my rocks right now...xo
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