11 hours?  WOW.  Best of luck on the recovery!

Just posting to support you publicly I'll keep texting you and bothering you privately lol. Love ya girl!!

Rest well.  This will all be behind you soon enough. 
Hugs, Judi

Good luck with the recovery, looking forward to see the results.
Nicole

Thanks all.  I had a follow up with the dr this morning.  He removed the drain (that was uncomfortable to pull out!), changed all the dressings (that was painful!), cleaned out my nose (that was pleasant after he was done).

Still no touching the hair (i Look like Medusa with wild hair) to "fix it"  So going out is going to be a challenge.  Still no glasses, so I apologize for any typos here but it makes using a computer tough.  I have everything set to BIG PRINT.  I feel like I'm 90 years old.   

Oh - and sleeping is challenging.  I'm having the most vivid dreams that I actually force myself awake to stop them because I know they are not real.

Pictures will be forth coming.

Sleep, I need sleep.  I'm sleeping maybe 3 hours per night.  Last night was less than 2.  Suggestions?

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Quote from: Denise on September 28, 2018, 01:03:41 PM
Thanks all.  I had a follow up with the dr this morning.  He removed the drain (that was uncomfortable to pull out!), changed all the dressings (that was painful!), cleaned out my nose (that was pleasant after he was done).

Still no touching the hair (i Look like Medusa with wild hair) to "fix it"  So going out is going to be a challenge.  Still no glasses, so I apologize for any typos here but it makes using a computer tough.  I have everything set to BIG PRINT.  I feel like I'm 90 years old.   

Oh - and sleeping is challenging.  I'm having the most vivid dreams that I actually force myself awake to stop them because I know they are not real.

Pictures will be forth coming.

@Denise
Dear Denise:
Even though I am eagerly following and anticipating every detail that you are now posting, please, please, please, do not push yourself to get on the forums and your thread ....  please, only post when you feel well enough and only give us details and pictures when you feel comfortable doing so......

We are all so very, very happy for you... we are your biggest fans and we are all rooting for you.... as this is obviously one of the biggest events in your life and your journey.

Regarding sleep, I have sleep issues myself so I am just about useless offereing any suggestions for you other than not looking at you computer or phone right before bedtime, eat your meals early ...... and for me knocking off the much coveted coffee ...)   I have found that about an hour or two before bedtime if I sit down in my comfy chair with a blanket on me and a hot cup of water or decaf tea... and read a book for a while, it does a good job of relaxing me and shutting down my ever busy mind so I can then get to sleep a little quicker.

I am wishing you well and a fast and good recovery and may your discomfort turn into jubilation for you very soon.
Hugs and hugs and hugs,
Danielle

Denise, I have no idea of what you're going through. My 'relax to go to sleep' routine, when I need it, is a gin and tonic an hour before bedtime.

I don't know how that fits into your allowable things to do but it's all I've got.

Take it easy, get recovered.
Faith

Quote from: Denise on September 30, 2018, 08:02:42 AM
Sleep, I need sleep.  I'm sleeping maybe 3 hours per night.  Last night was less than 2.  Suggestions?

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Melatonin or CBD oil help a lot for knocking me out if I need it.

While a gin and tonic is definitely one of my favorite sleep aids, alcohol isn't a great idea this soon after surgery.

Are you napping during the day? It's usually normal to sleep throughout the day after a major surgery
Something I've heard is when you're up at night to get up and out of bed. You don't have to do anything very active, but your body may just need to be awake for a bit longer.
I don't always do that because I try to stay in bed and keep rolling around to fall asleep. Sometimes it doesn't work and I end up feeling even worse after wasting an hour or two and then I get up anyway...
I drink camomile tea and it works for me. Also I try to stay up a bit later even if I'm feeling sleepy so I can ensure that I'm adequately tired to sleep through the night.

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Wow Denise! How did I miss your thread. I've herd of 9 hours but you are the first I've herd at 11 hours. Great news girl! I wouldn't guess that your surgeon would like you drinking any alcohol to help you sleep during your recovery. Didn't they give you any pointers to help you sleep? I will be following your thread for updates as I am seeking FFS as well. Please post your remedies as you discover what helps you sleep.

Wishing you a fast recovery Denise!
Hugs,
Donica.

Ya gotta get enough sleep - especially now.  If you're not sleeping enough overnight, keep in mind you don't have to jump up and run off to work in the morning.  Time to sleep all day without any guilt.  Relax, sleep a few hours, relax some more. 

I love you all.  Your depth of concern for the community runs deep.  Thank you.

Update:

I think the lack of sleep was a combination of
1. napping during the day
2. Stopping my Spiro for days
3. Lack of reason to sleep (no activity during the day.)

I'm typically someone who doesn't stop.  The motto "I can sleep when I'm dead" fits.  So I've done the following
1. Melitonin (sp) a few hours before bed  at Dr suggestion
2. Knocked off napping
3. Got busy, walking, cleaning...
4. Restarted Spiro
5. Put on warmer PJs

Now I wake up a few times a night to pee but fall right back to sleep.  Last night I got about 8 hours.  So I think I've turned that page.

The recovery is going well.  Tonight I want to an LGBTQ speaking thingy (search outspoken sidetrack Chicago) and people were surprised how good I was looking.  I take that as a good sign.

Tomorrow is follow up and hopefully get stitches out and I will be cleared to start E again.

I'll post more later Wednesday (Chicago time)


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Denise this news is awesome!  You're at the point where recovery starts to become easier and then you're done. 

Quote from: Denise on October 02, 2018, 10:01:06 PM
I love you all.  Your depth of concern for the community runs deep.  Thank you.

Update:

I think the lack of sleep was a combination of
1. napping during the day
2. Stopping my Spiro for days
3. Lack of reason to sleep (no activity during the day.)

I'm typically someone who doesn't stop.  The motto "I can sleep when I'm dead" fits.  So I've done the following
1. Melitonin (sp) a few hours before bed  at Dr suggestion
2. Knocked off napping
3. Got busy, walking, cleaning...
4. Restarted Spiro
5. Put on warmer PJs

Now I wake up a few times a night to pee but fall right back to sleep.  Last night I got about 8 hours.  So I think I've turned that page.

The recovery is going well.  Tonight I want to an LGBTQ speaking thingy (search outspoken sidetrack Chicago) and people were surprised how good I was looking.  I take that as a good sign.

Tomorrow is follow up and hopefully get stitches out and I will be cleared to start E again.

I'll post more later Wednesday (Chicago time)


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That's great girl! I'm happy for you.

I'm so glad you're getting some sleep now. That's so necessary for healing.

And now... pics or it didn't happen! (J/K, only when you're ready.)

Stephanie

It's Wednesday. You must still be asleep. That's a good thing Denise. Update us when you feel up to it. Just thought I would check in.

Donica.

Running out but a quick picture.  I'm cleared for work on Tuesday next week.

Stitches are out, splints in nose out

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Quote from: Denise on October 03, 2018, 07:19:51 PM
Running out but a quick picture.  I'm cleared for work on Tuesday next week.

Stitches are out, splints in nose out

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@Denise
Dear Denise:
Wow-zers..... you posted a post-surgery picture already???   You look great and I love that big happy smile on your "new" face
Thank you so much for being a brave woman and posting a photo so soon....
Please continue to keep us all updated as you have been doing... I am eager to follow your progress in your journey.

Hugs and well wishes,
Danielle

Wow!  Huge difference in your eyes, brow bossing completely gone.  Yay!!

Nose takes a loooong time to heal.  Current amount of swelling will be just a memory in a few more days/weeks, and within a month or two your new nose will start taking shape.