Gina's journey

[Gina P]

Spoke to Courtney, she has very little bruising around the eyes while mine are a real mess. Doc said hers surgery was harder, so why am I more swollen? I guess its just body types or something like that. So I still have a hard time posting pictures here so I'll put it up on my avatar for a day or two. Finally able to get some sleep last night. That felt good.

[ChrissyRyan]

I guess everyone is different.

I hope your recovery proceeds well and swelling is vastly reduced.

Do get your rest.

Chrissy

[Northern Star Girl]

@Gina P
Dear Gina:
Wow... when I first saw your profile photo showing your bruising around
your eye, my immediate thought was that you fell off of your horse.

Be patient... in a week or so, a lot of the bruising and swelling will
start going away.....  patience!  but the resultant reward will make
all of that well worth it.
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Regarding the difficulties that you mentioned about posting pictures on
your posts and around the Forum....  I did see that back in February this
year that you were able to put up a photo on your posting:
      https://www.susans.org/index.php/topic,246921.msg2262950.html#msg2262950

Have you tried using Imgur.com   If you are still having problems, please
send me a private message with details so that I can assist you in solving
your picture posting issues.

Wishing you success and happiness when you can finally see the results of your
surgery.

HUGS, Danielle [Northern Star Girl]

Spoke to Courtney, she has very little bruising around the eyes while mine are a real mess. Doc said hers surgery was harder, so why am I more swollen? I guess its just body types or something like that. So I still have a hard time posting pictures here so I'll put it up on my avatar for a day or two. Finally able to get some sleep last night. That felt good.

[ChrissyRyan]

Oh my Gina.  This is one significant bruise.  However, I hope after it recedes that you are happy with the result.

Hugs,


Chrissy

[davina61]

As we get older we bruise more easily ,bumped my arm the other day and not so I noticed and have an inch size mark thats taken 10days to fade. Hope it recovers soon and you are happy with your new look XXX

[Gina P]

  Since starting E, everything I touch cuts me or bruises me. The nurse that administered the IV asked if I had gotten into a fight with a cat because of all the scratches on my arm.
  Swelling has dropped significantly and the bruising is beginning to fade. I cant wait till I'm able to use my CPAP again. When tested for sleep apnea I had 2 episodes a minute where I stopped breathing. Perhaps this will fix some of that? One can dream!
  I see the Doc. tomorrow to have the packing removed. Can't be soon enough for me to be able to breathe again. Then this will all seam like a small passing blip on my life.
  I have not had to use any pain meds throughout this. Amazing that it doesn't hurt. Nose is very tender to touch, but that's all.
   I ordered an laser/IPL last week. Not an expensive one but it had good reviews. I'll keep you all updated as to how good it works. As my boobs have grown it harder and harder to shave between them. I always had a bit of fur on my stomach and chest which unfortunately HRT has not diminished. Also very annoying to have that bristle feel between shavings.
Gina

[Lori Dee]

I know it takes time to heal. It is good that you are not in pain for that. Hoping all works out well for you.

Hugs!

Lori

[ChrissyRyan]

I wish you the best Gina.


Chrissy

[Gina P]

I had my follow up with the doctor. He removed the packing and I CAN BREATHE again!! Yay. It feels so much more open than I can ever remember. Air passes through so easy. Doc smiled and said that's what I do! He left the clear cast on to protect it for a couple of more days which is fine with me. I worry about bumping it during the night. I go back in a week for a follow up and have the stiches removed from the tip if they are still in there. Black eyes have turned a wonderful shade of yellow and some has settled through my cheeks all the way to my chin. Yikes!    I have a horse competition on Saturday. I think I will be using a generous amount of makeup.

[ChrissyRyan]

I had my follow up with the doctor. He removed the packing and I CAN BREATHE again!! Yay. It feels so much more open than I can ever remember. Air passes through so easy. Doc smiled and said that's what I do! He left the clear cast on to protect it for a couple of more days which is fine with me. I worry about bumping it during the night. I go back in a week for a follow up and have the stiches removed from the tip if they are still in there. Black eyes have turned a wonderful shade of yellow and some has settled through my cheeks all the way to my chin. Yikes!    I have a horse competition on Saturday. I think I will be using a generous amount of makeup.

Looks like thins are better.  That is good!

Chrissy

[Lori Dee]

I had my follow up with the doctor. He removed the packing and I CAN BREATHE again!! Yay. It feels so much more open than I can ever remember. Air passes through so easy. Doc smiled and said that's what I do! He left the clear cast on to protect it for a couple of more days which is fine with me. I worry about bumping it during the night. I go back in a week for a follow up and have the stiches removed from the tip if they are still in there. Black eyes have turned a wonderful shade of yellow and some has settled through my cheeks all the way to my chin. Yikes!    I have a horse competition on Saturday. I think I will be using a generous amount of makeup.

Breathing is always good! 

You can speed up the bruising clearing up with Arnica cream. Don't use it near your eyes, but yellow/green spots on your cheek and chin are okay. Since your nose is healing, I would wait to use it there too. It is sort of a mild blood thinner that helps dissipate the bruise once it has healed.

I used it on my face after my eye surgery. Same issue with it on my cheeks.

Glad you are healing well.

Hugs!

[ChrissyRyan]

Creams do have many uses, don't they?


Chrissy

[Northern Star Girl]

@Gina P
Dear Gina:
Several days ago you had mentioned here on your Blog thread that you were having
difficulties posting pictures on the Forum.

Please take a look at the following information....
      Photo posting Instructions for your Forum postings and private messages
                      Click Link below:
https://www.susans.org/index.php/topic,239999.msg2260062.html#msg2260062

Please let me know if you need assistance.

HUGS, Danielle [Northern Star Girl]
 

[Gina P]

   My wife talked me into going for a short trail ride on Wednesday. Yes, only 5 days since the nose job. Somehow while cinching up the horse I bumped my nose on the stirrup. Yeowwww. Lucky i still had the cast on. Had to stop on the trail and cut a small tree out of the way. Only rode 2 miles but I was wiped out. Way to soon, to go riding. We have a competition on Saturday so we were hopping to get a little time in the saddle.
  Mowed my last field of hay today. Supposed to have a run of nice weather. Hopefully bale it on Sunday.

[ChrissyRyan]

Please be careful Gina.

Hope things go well Saturday too.

Chrissy

[Lori Dee]

My wife talked me into going for a short trail ride on Wednesday. Yes, only 5 days since the nose job. Somehow while cinching up the horse I bumped my nose on the stirrup. Yeowwww. Lucky i still had the cast on. Had to stop on the trail and cut a small tree out of the way. Only rode 2 miles but I was wiped out. Way to soon, to go riding. We have a competition on Saturday so we were hopping to get a little time in the saddle.
  Mowed my last field of hay today. Supposed to have a run of nice weather. Hopefully bale it on Sunday.

Looking good, Gina!

Don't be in such a hurry. It will heal if you quit smacking on things. 

Hugs!

[Gina P]

My doc said the cast on my nose could be removed anytime now but I'm leaving it on for protection. Somehow I bang my nose every night while sleeping, only to wake up in pain. In a few days the sensitivity will subside and all will be good.
  On a better note, 3 months, 1 week and no more discharge from the bottom surgery. I'm free from pads!  

[ChrissyRyan]

My doc said the cast on my nose could be removed anytime now but I'm leaving it on for protection. Somehow I bang my nose every night while sleeping, only to wake up in pain. In a few days the sensitivity will subside and all will be good.
  On a better note, 3 months, 1 week and no more discharge from the bottom surgery. I'm free from pads! 

Sounds like progress!

Chrissy