Nose Surgery Expectations
April 30th, 2015
Nose Surgery Series
Jessie thinks about her nose surgery expectations and writes: I am hoping that after my surgery, I will have a decrease in the overall size of my nose. I also want my tip to point upwards, not down as it currently does and of course, to have a straight nose in my profile. I believe that having this surgery will make me a more confident person and will motivate me to be a healthier person. What I mean by “healthier†is having a better outlook, being more active and just more beautiful all around. I want to take the extra time for me, spend more time getting ready for the day, walk my dog all over the Twin Cities and be more active at the gym. I know feeling better about my nose will motivate me to make the rest of me better, too. It will allow me to be more confidence out in public. I think being more active socially and physically will improve my life.
I have thought a lot about the recovery and I do not think it will be a problem for me. I do not have any children and I have been able to take time away from work to recover. I am also lucky to have family close by and they have volunteered to take my dog for a few days while I recover. I am expecting that I will be somewhat sore for several days after the surgery and expect the obvious swelling and bruising. I think the minor pain from the surgery will be less than the anguish I feel now from the facial appearance I currently have.
Editors Note: Next time Jessie’s story continues with a video interview the day of surgery, then next week clips of her actual surgery.
Dr. Bashioum’s Garden: Radishes
May 30th, 2014
The garden is finally starting to show some signs of life after an especially cold and rainy spring. A small early rhubarb harvest was followed by these French radishes today. It looks like all the plants that I started inside from seeds have finally taken hold in my outside garden beds now. Minnesota gardeners know the mantra, “Hurry up and grow before the frost in a couple of months!” Although the upper Midwest has a short summer, the days are long and we can usually manage to make our efforts worthwhile. I take great pleasure in sharing freshly harvested fruits and vegetables with family and friends.
Photo: Just picked French radishes
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