Leah’s Blog: I’m back, ready for my Tummy Tuck
February 3rd, 2010
Night before my Tummy Tuck
Hi, my blog is back. It is the day before my surgery and I feel so ready for tomorrow. I followed all the pre-surgery directions and I am just excited to get this going! I need to drink a gallon of water today and that isn’t easy, since I really don’t like water, but according to Dr. Bashioum, it is important to stay hydrated. I will read through the packet a couple more times today so that I know exactly what to expect before, during, and after surgery. Then I feel more than ready to go tomorrow. I am keeping myself busy today by cleaning, doing laundry, cooking for the week and getting my house ready for my return! I am a little nervous about coming home and having to rest, since I am relying on everyone else to take care of my kids and the house (which I have never done before- I hope everything goes smoothly). I also am a little nervous about how much pain I will have and how long it will last, although I realize that I will be able to take pain medication in order to control this.
I hope I am able to follow all the after care directions, so my recovery will go as planned and that I will look as great on the outside as I feel on the inside!
Check back tomorrow and follow my story with film clips of my surgery later this week and next.
Jessie’s Blog: Splint Removal
January 29th, 2010
Well today the bandage came off and I am so happy. I’m not sure if you could tell, but I did get a little nervous while the splint and bandage were getting removed, although it didn’t really hurt. I was just very concerned about my nose maybe being so fragile, as it had been protected under the splint for a week. The actual removal of the bandage was a very special moment for me.
Once the bandage was removed, I was overjoyed with the results of my new nose. My nose looks great, it is defined and natural. I was so excited to see the new nose that I actually cried in the excitement, which was omitted from the clip. Dr. Bashioum and the filmmaker were so excited to see my satisfaction; you can tell they really care.
Once I returned home from the removal of my bandage, I immediately took a shower and gently washed my face, as I was instructed. Showering was very easy, but I did use a washcloth over my nose, as I water pressure was a little bit stronger than I felt comfortable on my new nose. I also used face wash and cotton ball to gently remove the surgical marker and tape residue.
I have even visited with a few friends this evening and their feedback is phenomenal. Everyone thinks my nose looks great and they are overjoyed to see the happiness it has brought to me.
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