Posts by coastalpanther96

Angela Wright said:>>What your girlfriend is dealing with has nothing to do with hormones, ovarian cysts, or birth control.
It’s actually a Barthol's gland issue. The Barthol's gland is located in the vulvar area, specifically within the urogenital muscle region. An infection can travel up through the gland's duct, causing the entire labia to swell and become painful to the touch. Various factors can trigger this inflammation, including gonorrhea, strep, staph, and several other pathogens. If the inflammation persists without treatment, the duct progressively narrows and can eventually close off entirely, which causes the inflamed gland to take on a cyst-like shape. In the acute stage, antibiotics are used for treatment, whereas chronic cases usually require surgery. During an acute phase, it is vital to identify the specific pathogen and target it effectively (both partners need treatment).
Don't jump to conclusions here—it doesn't necessarily mean your girlfriend was being unfaithful. Some bacteria can be transferred simply by dirty hands.

I never said my own situation had anything to do with this guy's girlfriend. Those are two completely different matters.
I was simply sharing my personal experience with a cyst.

I ended up with an ovarian cyst—just clear fluid trapped inside the follicle. It developed because of birth control pills, specifically during the break between packs. Honestly, hormones are a nightmare. My doctor told me it would eventually rupture on its own, and warned me that it could be pretty painful. "Pretty painful" is an understatement; I actually ended up in the ER. The doctor's advice was to stop taking the pill altogether, and since then, everything has been fine. A cyst isn't something you're born with; it develops and grows over time. Usually, they rupture during the first period following their formation—which was my experience—but that’s not always the case. If it doesn't burst naturally, it has to be surgically removed. There aren't any long-term consequences. It might come back, or it might not. That's just my situation. Yours is slightly different, but I hope this helps. Everything will be okay; it isn't dangerous, you just need to stay on top of your checkups. 😉

They did a number on me. But look, everyone’s different. briskbison28 is right—it’s all about hormones. You shouldn't take them if you don't have to. Sometimes you just have to pick the lesser of two evils.
My biggest issue was having my libido hit absolute zero, and that’s the bottom line for me. That's the main reason I would never touch those pills.

Melissa Ramirez53 said:Honestly, I’m shocked by how many people actually undergo that surgery. It makes me wonder which noses I see walking down the street in New York are original and which ones have been done 🙂—even if they haven't, everyone knows at least one person who has 🙂.
I haven't started my blog yet, but I've decided I definitely want one. Even though some of the photos are pretty gross and I feel a bit embarrassed about it, whatever 😉.
As for satisfaction, I am happy. Not that I stood in front of the mirror and immediately burst into tears of joy or hugged the doctor like they show in those reality TV shows 😁.
I'm slowly adjusting to the change. It feels like I might be a little too old for these kinds of transformations; I've been looking at my own face for way too long to get used to something new in just a few days. My first day back at work today was a bit discouraging, too—everyone kept staring at me like I was weird 😢.
Anyway, my face is still stiff, especially my upper lip and the muscle right above it. I’m hoping that's the main issue and that once the swelling goes down, everyone will look at me normally again...
So, Susan Scott5, you were basically at the same place at almost the same time as me 😉.
I was there on Saturday, April 19th.
Yes, Dr. Smith is truly great, but I have to say his charming nurse is absolutely wonderful and sweet too. She was so kind, and her smiling and talking to me made everything feel a bit easier...
The best part was that last minute before the surgery when I had to take off my shirt to lie on the operating table. They saw my tattoos on my back, shoulder, and foot, and both of them just shouted, "WOW!" They said the tattoos were amazing and that I looked like such a badass. It really boosted my morale; I felt like the bravest girl in the world right then, haha 😁. 😁

I know exactly how you feel. You need time to adjust to your new look, and so does everyone else. You also have to keep in mind that it takes time for the swelling to subside and for things to settle. It took me forever to get used to it. Like you said, I wasn't thrilled the first time I saw myself; I just felt strange, like, "WTF, that's not me." Because I used to have such a large hump—a very "high" nose—I couldn't get used to having a profile that was flat. I felt like a puppy, if you know what I mean.
Maybe try changing your hairstyle? For instance, I always wore bangs, but with this nose, they look terrible on me now, so I keep my hair away from my face.
There will always be people who thought you looked better with your old nose, and in my case, there are plenty of them. My husband, for example.
And the people saying you look weird? Honestly, they're just incredibly jealous! 😉

That’s exactly why I’m telling you not to use my situation as a blueprint. Don't even bother reading my post; go read what Jacob King5 wrote instead! Seriously, it's not a big deal if we're talking about a standard procedure. A friend of mine was back to her old self within a week—she treated it like getting her tonsils out, so...
Yeah, I'm already starting to forget all about it. It still stings a bit if I apply too much pressure, but otherwise, I'm fine. I hope you're happy with the results too; Dr. Smith is a top-tier specialist!
Sending love to everyone recovering from nose surgery; I know you guys are amazing 😘

With all due respect to those who think I'm exaggerating, I strongly disagree. I wasn't trying to scare anyone; I was simply sharing my own experience with you all. I didn't go into full detail—let’s just say I also dealt with a torn muscle, foreign tissue implantation, and the whole nine yards. Personally, I’ve never been much of a nasal breather. When the doctor removed the packing and told me to take a breath, I honestly didn't know how. He spent twenty minutes coaxing me to close my mouth and try breathing through my nose. The filing process? Ugh, painful, yet simultaneously beautiful, like throwing open the windows on a summer day. And yeah, I had no idea everything around us smelled quite so intensely. I remember asking my mom, "Do bananas actually smell like that?" Some people here had their packing removed after two days; well, mine stayed in for three weeks, which I think speaks volumes. It took me three months to get back to work. As for the removal itself... compared to the rest of it, it was a mere hiccup. I spent ten days in the hospital. But again, I’ll repeat: this isn't a typical case, so please don't use me as your baseline! That's all from me. I felt a strong need to defend myself because I know what I went through, and I don't like it when someone who had a routine procedure tries to downplay it. Just go for it; you won't regret it, and you're going to look and feel phenomenal!! 😘love you all

Ginderman in Wallachia. Johnson and Baker. Personally, I see Dr. Baker, and I couldn’t be happier with the care. They aren't just top-tier experts; they're genuinely kind, decent people.

A few final thoughts regarding the doctor. Dr. Gorazd Poje is truly the most wonderful physician I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. He is a rare soul—deeply empathetic, profoundly human, and incredibly subtle in his approach. I feel immensely fortunate that he was the one to perform my surgery. It isn't just that he's a lovely individual—where the patient-doctor relationship feels more like a bond between close friends—but he is also a top-tier specialist who genuinely lives for his work. What struck me most, however, was his patience and the gentleness with which he explained everything to me, a complete layman. He truly cares about the common man. My nose serves as living proof of just how masterful his skill is actually

Alright, here’s the deal: I had nose surgery about a year and a half ago. I’ve dealt with insecurities about my nose my entire life because it was crooked and had this massive hump right in the middle. I went under the knife with a highly respected surgeon who did an absolutely stellar job. Before the actual procedure, I had consultations where he walked me through the plan—exactly what he would do, how he’d do it, and helped me define the look I was going for. The surgery itself lasted a little over three hours under general anesthesia. When I finally came to, my nose felt incredibly heavy, my lips were swollen shut, and I couldn't say a word. All I could manage to mutter was how freezing cold I felt. I didn't feel any pain during that first day since the anesthesia was still lingering. I wouldn't even dare look in a mirror; I just stayed in bed all day. Once the anesthesia wore off that evening, though? The pain hit hard. It felt like my entire head was being crushed—like someone was using a meat grinder on my nose or parked a semi-truck on my skull. No pill on earth can touch that kind of pain. The following days were even worse. You’re starving, but you can’t open your mouth. Your palate, nose, cheeks, eyes—everything swells up more by the hour. The peak was when a hematoma formed around my eye. That was the moment I finally looked in the mirror. Honestly, I looked like I’d been in a major car accident. Purple bruises everywhere, a swollen face, lips looking like they were injected with silicone, and half my face covered in plastic and gauze. You can't eat, you can't shower, and you can't even dress yourself. After three weeks, they removed the packing. It feels like someone is yanking things straight out of your sinuses—painful, but over quickly. About a month and a half later, the casts and bandages came off. The result was stunning. A perfectly straight nose with just a very slight, natural slope. My lips look better now, too, and my eyes seem larger because they actually stand out. The nose is beautiful. The recovery path was grueling. There were stitch removals, getting silicone plates taken out, and constant follow-up appointments. My case was complicated; it wasn't just cosmetic, it was functional too. They had to widen the nostrils, fix the septum, and smooth out the bridge. My doctor told me it was one of the toughest procedures of his career, but he did a hell of a job. Everything finally settled down after about three months. Even now, I have to be careful not to take a hit to the face. All in all, it isn't easy. You need nerves of steel and a lot of patience (shoutout to Mom for helping me through), but I don't regret a single second. In fact, for this result, I'd go through the whole thing again. I hope this helps some of you, and I hope I didn't scare you off too much. Just keep in mind that my surgery wasn't your run-of-the-mill cosmetic tweak. Kisses. 👋