I have decided to continue writing on here and let know people know that might be curious or have any inquires regarding rhinoplasty surgery.
If you look back at my older posts you will be able to see that I have documented already my rhinoplasty surgery. This was back in 2011, I did not post as much as I would have wanted too. I did not update as the days, months and years went on. Since now it has been 4 years since my surgery.
A couple months after my rhinoplasty I knew something was off with my nose. I thought maybe in time it will look different, overall I was 100 % happy with the results. Yes, much better then before my op but still not happy. And I knew I wanted a revision rhinoplasty. I did go in to talk to my doctor, let him know that something has changed with the shape of my nose and im not satisfied. His advice was wait a year at least and then decide.
I have decided I wanted to go through with it, this was about a year after my surgery if I remember correctly. He said to me if you are not happy with the results, there wont be a second fee if you decide you wanted to a revision, only the anesthesia fee which was about $700. At that point I said tio myself why not. I am not paying in full for it and I don't see why not. I did have seconds thoughts, doubts and I was terrified to go through another surgery. My nerves were sky high I thought about it so much if I should do it or not, at that point I have already given the money the $700. I believe after I few days I have changed my mind and went to get the money back. I know I know I couldn't make up my mind.
The years went on, and I have noticed also that my breathing wasn't normal at all, I had a hard time breathing, especially at nigh time, but have never put much attention to it all. For me was that I didn't look the way my nose looked. Yes, from the front I liked it a bit but what was wrong with it is that it is a bit slanted to the side.
It is now the year 2015 a couple of years have passed since my rhinoplasty. I guess I also matured a bit being now 28 compared to 24 and felt a bit more brave then back then. Earlier this year, I contacted the office of my dr and requested an appointment. I have told him my concerns, the breathing and aesthetically. He checked it out and noticed of course that it is slanted to the side and also said I can tell you have breathing problems because there is a bit of a collapse going on here. Great, right ugh. Worst thing ever to go through another surgery.
My mind was all made up and I decided that yes I do not need to go through with it. The cost was nothing, because of the deviated septum problems. I only payed for the photos.
Now fast forwarding a couple months, it is November 23rd 2015, one day before my revision rhinoplasty.
Bellow I will insert a picture so you have an idea.
Hey all!!
I am writing 3 days post op. I will start with the day of surgery and so on.
Day 1- day of surgery Nov 24, 2015
My surgery was scheduled for 8 am, I had to be there about 2 hours before so before 6:30 I was there. I checked into the reception area, not long after that they told me to change into a gown and they took my into a room where they had a nurse start the IV on me. I was asked questions about my health etc. They checked my heart rate and the nurse said its beating fast, i guess my anxiety and fear was kicking in. At one point before they took me to the operating room, i had tears my eyes and my mom came to see me before they took me in.
They rolled me upstairs, they had me waiting outside the room in the rolling bed while the anesthiologist talked to me a bit. I explained to her that after my first surgery i was feeling very sick, dizzy and groggy. She told me maybe they gave me too much anesthesia and not to worry she will make sure i won't feel that way this time. I trusted her, i guess. It was time to roll me in the operating room, a lot of nurses by my side asking me questions. My dr came and i asked how long would the surgery take and he said about 2 hrs.
I heard them talking and getting ready, last thing i remember was asking me if i work or go to school and i responded saying i work and that was it.. I was out.
Now let me tell you that my surgery took longer then expected so it took about 5 hours. I was shocked. I thought it would be shorter then first time but it was even longer, as the first surgery took 4 hrs. My dr told me that when he opened up my nose my cartlidge was cut in pieces and that was that collapse that happened there and me not being able to breathe properly. So, they used donor cartilage to build up my bridge, they pulled the whole nose back to make it smaller and even. Also, they used fascia which is a piece of skin from your scalp pretty much. So they cut me on the side of my head and now have stitches.
After waking up as much as i could, i think the surgery was finished around 1ish pm and i woke up around 3, or 4. I was feeling very dizzy and was puking a lot of blood. I wasn't able to leave until 5 ish. Ride home was terrible, not a good feeling. Came home the dr told me to take some gravol because of my vomiting not to force anything. That didn't help, a lot of blood was in my stomach. Ugh. I started feeling my throat and chest were killing me. That is because of the tube they insert down your throat. Oh and my left foot, my heel was in a lot of pain. I dont know why, maybe being in there for that many hours, i have no idea. That night i started having panic attacks, was shaking with a bit of fever. I couldn't fall asleep, and even when i tried to close my eyes its like i could hear the tube down my chest and the machines making the nose inside me. That freaked me out more. That night i took my pain meds.
Day 2 Wednesday Nov 25, 2015
I woke up that day early to go to the hospital because i was getting the tampon thingies from my nose out. That did not hurt, it was a bit of relief. I started feeling a bit hungry and got some chicken noodle soup from Tim hortons as i can only eat liquid foods. Came home, started taking antibiotics because of my fever. My throat was killing me so bad and the chest never had this kind of pain before. A lot of tea for me. Just laying down and trying to sit up is the most uncomfortable thing ever. My mom changed the moustache gauze, but there was barely any blood dripping so we decided to just not use one. Felt dizzy throughout the day on and off and i stopped taking my pain meds. A bit of pain on the side of my head where I'm stitched up.
Day 3
Today was a difficult day for me as my mom had to go to work for a bit and i was left alone. Mostly in bed the whole time, if i got up and walked around i felt very dizzy. Continued with my antibiotics, and just tried to rest. Breathing through my mouth because my nose is stuffed so i don't want to force it.
Day 4
I had a hard time sleeping, not a good night. Woke up stuffed up. I don't have any bruising, my face is a bit swollen and my chin hurts.
Day 9
Hello everyone, I haven't been keeping up with posting after day 4, mainly because it was just repetitive. Day 4 or 5 i stopped taking the antibiotics as they were causing me very bad stomach pain. I knew i had to stop taking them. Other then that, saturday nov 28, was the first time i got out of the house since tuesday, the day of my surgery, went over to see the cavalcade of lights at city hall and fireworks. I didn't stay too long outside max 15 minutes as i was a bit dizzy and overwhelmed with the amount of people downtown. Sunday, not a lot to report, my scalp was hurting me and just that uncomfortable feeling.
On wednesday dec 2 i went to see my dr and he took out the splint, the stitches from my nose and my scalp. I got a bit of teary eyes from him taking out the stitches, but nothing i can't handle. He taped my nose a bit, only as a remainder not to touch it and be very careful with my face. He wants to see me on monday morning. I was put on antibiotics again, a different kind though, milder ones.
And i cannot breathe through my nose much, i feel like my left nostril i can breathe better but the right one seems very stuffed up and clogged and no air coming out so at this point I'm still breathing through my mouth. Nose is very swollen, and hopefully thats the reason that i cannot breathe. I know it takes up 6 weeks for the swelling to go down. I pray i will be able to breathe properly in the end. I didn't go through this second surgery for nothing. HA! But, my nose even with it being swollen i can see a difference, looks straight, and round from the sides, and tinier, the tip is very swollen since thats where he put the grafts. Now its just being patient. Let the waiting game begin!
As soon as the swelling goes down a bit i do plan on posting pictures of before and after!
If you have any questions regarding rhinoplasty, and revision and septoplasty, let me know!
Have a blessed day all!
