Jessie’s Blog: Surgery Tomorrow
January 11th, 2010
Well, it is the night before the big surgery and I am very excited. In preparation for the surgery I have been drinking a lot of water because I was directed to drink a gallon today. Being hydrated helps with my recovery. I have also purchased an anti-bacterial soap from the local drugstore, which is needed to wash my face after the surgery. I have also been busy working out at the gym and eating healthier. I think this surgery will help me feel more confident about my appearance and I want to feel more confident with many aspects of my life.
Several people have called me today to wish me good luck and have requested me to send them before and after pictures. Some friends have even asked when they can stop by and see me. I am very excited for this great change, but a little hesitant not knowing what the final outcome of the surgery will be. I have been playing with my nose in the mirror a lot, just trying to imagine the exact size and shape of nose after surgery.
I have also spent a lot of time on the nipntuck website looking at other before and after photos. Being able to look at other photos has helped me realize that my nose is not going to change that much, it is subtly changing for the better. The four after pictures of other patients on the website show a nice change, but they look natural.
During my initial recovery period, I will be staying with my parents for a few days. I am also busying packing food for my dog, movies, and little to-do projects to keep me entertained! I do not think I could do this surgery if I did not have help watching my dog and helping me. Well tomorrow is the big day. I am so excited, but truthfully- I just want it all to be done with so I can just see the new nose and my new look. I look forward to tomorrow morning; I just hope I am able to sleep this evening.
The next time you hear from me, it will be my interview that is being filmed just before going into surgery. Stay tuned…
Jessie’s Blog: Goodbye ugly nose!
January 7th, 2010
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.
I’m almost ready for my surgery, so please check back to watch my interview before surgery and see video clips of my upcoming procedure.
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