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Well, all in all I think today is worse then the first day was. My swelling has finally started to go down, and I'm not in a lot of pain, but I am getting frustrated with staying in bed. People keep coming and visiting me on their way to do fun things like go to the beach and it sucks to be sitting in bed watching court TV all day. I'm so tempted to go shopping or hang out by the pool, but spending too long out of bed seems to increase my swelling
I am also starting to get the mental effect you read about everywhere. I went through this surgery to look better, and ever since it I have looked like a swollen lion. It's so funny because you read about how most people feel some degree of depression after plastic surgery and you think "wow, that's just silly. I'm an intelligent person who is not prone to depression and knows what healing is" but I think the drugs play a part in removing you from your rational (sleeping pills and pain killers) coupled with the fact that you can't be *positive* you will look better after. Since you don't know for sure how you will look after, it becomes possible in your mind that this puffy casted creature could be the new you.
Ah well, I am positive it will pass with each day as I heal.
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how many weeks post-op are you? I know what you mean, i hate being stuck inside too, well i look better now, as far as healed - however, the results are the exact same as when I went it...very disappointed with surgery but its nice to be out of the house again!!
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Hi there! I can totally sympathize with you. I felt the same way and went through the depression phase too. I even had a crying spell with my boyfriend over something silly that he said that I took the wrong way. Now THAT certainly didn't help with the swelling and discomfort. It was so tough to look in the mirror and see a swollen monster that looked like it went through a boxing match. It didn't help my depression either when it seemed like everyone else's first few days of post pics weren't that bad. My s were swollen almost shut and purple. I felt like I was the only one going through all the bruising and swelling and that worried me.
But let me tell you, all that ice, rest, eating pineapple and downing was worth it. I am 7 days post op and just had my splint removed this morning and I am estatic at the results. I feel like a new woman! Wow did it feel good to wash my face and get all the tape glue off of my face. I have a little bit of swelling left between my brows right above where the splint was tight. I am still a bit bruised, but Jennianne on this forum gave great coverup tips and I can completely cover up my bruises with the smooth indulgence concealor she recommended.
It is all worth it in the end!! I could not be more pleased. Keep the faith girl!
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Well, it's good to know it's not just me. I'm feeling a little better today now that I am off almost all my meds (I think the Vicodan was screwing with my mind more then I thought), and I have a feeling I will be feeling great again once I get off the steroids. They seem to make me incredibly moody!
I know how you feel with the huge swolen s... The worst part for me is that for some reason one side of my face swelled more then the other (PS says it's fairly common) so I look lopsided :/
I am already benginning to see the results peaking through though (especially when I cover the more swolen side of my face, haha!) and I think it's all going to be worth it. It's just so hard sitting at home waiting to heal!
I'm glad you are so happy with your results, and I can't wait to be where you are!
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Why did they give you steroids? I've never heard of that.
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I was on steroids too and all of my swelling moved to the lower part of my face. It made me look like I had jowls!!!!!! Being inside got me depressed and the cast got itchy- the roids do funky things to your head I think- but they keep your from swelling too much so I think they are very important. Once you taper off of them you'll start shrinking everywhere and you'll feel like you are getting back to normal. I would say that the day of the cast removal I finally felt like I could get some fresh air and walk around- no one had any idea because I didn't have bruising at seven days. At 11 days I really felt like I was back to somewhat normal as far as breathing goes. It sounds like I am few days ahead of you on the healing front- let me know if you have any questions. I'll tell you right now that my nose changes from morning to night so I'm trying not to obsess over it. In the mornings it's huge and at night it's much smaller and closer to what I want. This is a a waiting game and it does test your patience a little. If you think that you are going to have the results you wanted right away- you'll be disapointed- it really takes a while. Keep taking and drinking pineapple- I am still putting on gel and staying away from alcohol in my second week. Everything I eat seems to affect the swelling. Keep your chin up- it will be okay.
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Haha, all the swelling moved to the bottom of my face too! So strange looking!
I took my last steroid yesterday morning, and by yesterday afternoon my face had a shape to it other then "poofy" again, so that was really exciting. I also get my cast off today, but I'm kind of aprehensive about that... I know it's going to look NOTHING like it will look in the future, so I'm hoping it dosn't look too terrible, but at the same time I don't want it to look perfect because I know that is not what it will ultimatly look like. Unlike you, I am still really bruised. I guess it's my stupid pale . You're so lucky you looked generaly normal at seven days!
I also know exactly what you mean about everything you eat effecting your swelling. The sad thing about that is that it seems the better the food tastes the more you swell It's like all seasonings increase swelling.