My FFS journey starts to get real

[EmmaD]

I was in 2 minds about starting a thread for my FFS adventure but then I thought it might help - me if not anyone else.  So on 22 November, I will be getting FFS by Dr Cardenas in Guadalajara, Mexico.  The countdown begins! 

I  was planning a quiet period leading up to finishing work for the year and FFS and then recovery but unfortunately, my nose interfered. Last Friday I had to have an operation to clear my sinuses and cut out polyps.  So I am now recovering from that at home (God, another week off work!!).  My Melbourne surgeon wanted to fix it before FFS to reduce the infection risk but she left my deviated septum for the FFS team so they have as much material to work with as possible.  So I am partly fixed but breathing so much better.  Not in the plan and the gap between ops was just manageable.

I had a few hours in hospital (before being knocked out) to reflect on what is happening and what is to come.  I have concluded that firstly, I am frightened especially travelling so far from home and secondly, I need to think about some coping skills.  The next 4 weeks are pretty full (Allergist, Speech Therapist, Psychologist, ENT follow-up, GP, Dentist AND coming out announcements at work before I go...oh, and maybe doing some work) and I want to be something less than a completely stressed mess when I leave. 

Add in all the "normal" transition stuff and I am feeling just a little bit overwhelmed right now.

Emma

[lemon_ice]

Wow, your situation so reminds me of mine about 6 weeks ago, managing coming out to almost everyone about 1800 km away due to work, my last chaotic month at work out and fulltime while organising the last details of my FFS, hoping I had enough saved to pay for the trip and everything, the last week, moving back to where I from the week before I left for FFS and meeting lots of people face to face who were all beginning to find out.. (everyone has been super cool which has been great ),medial stuff (lots of to organise, I'm a bit frail at the moment..) then flying to Argentina for my FFS... Crazy!!
I'm here now one week post op and super happy, now the worst of the healing is done and swelling going down day by day, I'm starting to treat it like a bit of a lazy bones total me time holiday so needed it. I'm just loving the results now too, I can't believe that's me in the mirror!!
I'm from New Zealand too, so we are probably flying about the same distance :p The flight sucks.. but I'm sure you will be fine in mexico
Good luck, I'm sure you will be fine in the end ok.. one step at a time.. just work out what you need to do and do it, have a few wines too if you can (well works for me anyway ) In two months I'm sure you be loving your new face and not have much to worry about at all

Take care, biiiig hug from me Claire

[EmmaD]

Thanks Claire.  I am actually from Hawkes Bay! Moved here in 2000.   Bad news - I gave drinking away in June!

I hope your FFS has gone well and you are well into your recovery.

[Liara]

Congratulations Emma!    You deserve all the best in your life and be happy with yourself.