Leah’s Blog: 1st Day of Recovery
February 17th, 2010
I have great news! I woke up feeling really good this morning. I was able to walk smoothly and a little more upright than yesterday. My husband got the kids off to school, so that was very helpful. I don’t want to overdue it, but I also want to stay active and work through the pain. The only pain so far is from the stomach muscles and I know this is normal, so I have no worries. I had a little mild bleeding from the incision. I am going to shower today and get the incision gently cleaned up, as directed.
This is my personal recovery plan. I will enjoy the peace and quiet, which rarely happens in this house! I will allow others to do things for me for the next couple of days and then work into doing more for myself. The after-care instructions are very clear and I want to follow them completely, helping to assure a safe recovery so I don’t have any complications!
I took a quick look at my stomach last night and I am already loving my new cute belly button! I could immediately see a difference in my appearance. LOVE IT! I sure hope I continue to feel so good and that I don’t overdue anything. I am so pleased with this experience! Thank you to Dr. Bashioum and his team, I am so happy.
Thanks for sharing this adventure with me!
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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