Posts by silverorca6

Jeffrey Cox42 said:lol.
Not even talking about you.

Reading some of the stuff people on this subreddit post about their "chronic issues," I’m starting to think it’s kind of a mental thing. Like, people go through one surgery after another because apparently no doctor or specialist actually knows what they're doing. It sounds a little impossible, though, so maybe I'm just wrong.

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It’s basically led to a total disaster when it comes to how we raise kids, education, social connections, and just life in general. Women have become perpetually stuck on antidepressants, while men are turning into these forever-spoiled babies who can't even take care of themselves, acting like petty critics whose constant, idiotic comments toward random strangers make them seem pretty much as toxic as an infected appendix. That’s just the state of society today, though I guess the Mediterranean region has really gotten stuck in the mud there, being neither truly conservative nor properly modern—just caught in this weird middle ground. It’s a messy mix of economic shifts, organized crime, a culture of scammers, and religious fundamentalism. Throw all that in a pot and you’ve got the answers to everything. And while you're busy worrying about superficial, shallow nonsense, you lose touch with reality, letting the system rob you blind while they try to convince you that being broke is somehow okay. Then you read the news about some sociology professor getting caught in a scandal involving drugs, and you're left wondering how that even happens. You don't even realize how widespread the drug use actually is among people you’d never suspect, or just how much is happening around you while you’re staring at a massive 100D ultra-HD TV just so you don't have to see, hear, or feel anything. If you actually want to understand how the media in the US is used for brainwashing, you should probably check this out and learn something:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idAz7mFKPrc

Jeffrey Cox42 said:lol.
Not even talking about you.

I guess reading some of the stuff people post here about their "ongoing issues" makes me think it’s kind of a mental thing for some folks. Like, you go through several surgeries because apparently no doctor or specialist ever got it right. That sounds kinda impossible to me, though maybe I'm just wrong.

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You seem like one of those lazy types who notices things on a surface level but never really digs into the details. Let me try to explain this to you and Remy from that Elemental group, since you guys don't get why Huljić’s lines are always portrayed as being stupid in the media. It’s because the whole media landscape is basically run by an organized gang of thugs whose entire job is to make women look dumb or like nothing more than eye candy, just so they never dream of becoming Secretary of the Interior. They do this so women get obsessed with their looks, which lets them drain every last cent out of their wallets on things like smoothing out tiny wrinkles nobody can even see. And honestly, that seed can find fertile ground because, I guess, a woman is often just a slave to her hormones, her PMS, or being emotional and needy—always searching for this sense of "security" she thinks she’ll find within her own family, which isn't even a real thing. She settles down with someone who doesn't even care, while he's constantly hunting for his next target. Then they're told they have to be pretty enough, and that's where it gets really tragic. They don't go in to fix something that actually looks wrong or something a doctor would prescribe; they just smooth, suck, and pump everything up just so society won't judge them or toss them aside like old rags. You see that as someone's mental issue, but you never really stop to ask why it happens, why one's look is never perfect, even after three different procedures. In the end, they just get mocked and are still never good enough, or at worst, end up in a women's shelter, because they were never raised to be independent or confident anyway—they were raised to forever live up to the Madonna stereotype: all smoothed-out skin and pulled tight, but with no backbone, no guts, and no actual opinion on anything. Just the perfect consumer.

Donna Johnson16 said:I can't quite recall if it's exactly like that, but I think they don't actually touch the nose itself during a Toyota massage; after getting rhinoplasty, you should definitely just steer clear of it. Honestly, indirect lymphatic drainage should be more than enough

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I looked into that this morning, so I guess it'll be fine.
Thanks again!

I think I'll give those online massage techniques a shot and just see how it goes. I'm probably gonna avoid the upper section from the base down to about the middle, though, since that spot is still feeling a little tender to the touch... so I definitely won't be pressing too hard. Thx!

Hey guys!

It’s been 10 days since my surgery and I haven't had any bruising, no scabbing, and honestly, breathing has been totally fine since day five. I haven't even had any pain, so I haven't needed to rinse with saline or anything. I've just been using some antibiotic ointment with a Q-tip twice a day, and there isn't even any mucus or blood on the tip anymore—everything looks super clean and clear.

But, uh... like I was told, the root and the tip are still a bit swollen and feel tight, though nothing too crazy. Also, they mentioned I should be doing lymphatic drainage on my cheeks every day, and I was wondering if I can just do that at home or if it's strictly something you have to go to a med spa for? I live way out in the Appalachian Mountains🙂 where stuff like that doesn't really exist, so I'd actually have to drive quite a bit. Is it even worth the trip, or should I just wait for the swelling to go down on its own?

Plus... I was told it takes some time for everything to settle into place... I guess I'm not sure if that applies to the tip, because it feels like it's still pulling slightly to one side. From the profile view, it looks perfect, and even with the swelling, I really liked how it looked as soon as they took the mold off. There aren't any asymmetries left, everything looks straight and good.

Henry Mitchell29 said:I could really use some advice, if you don't mind me asking.

So, I just found out I have a polyp in one of my nostrils, and honestly, it's been a real pain, so it looks like I might have to go under the knife to get it removed...

Shoot me a DM.

casualbison3 said:Hmhm... at the hospital? I usually just go to the blood donation center (you pretty much just need a referral from your primary care doctor).

THANKS for the heads up!

Does anyone know where I can go to get tested for Hep C and HIV I/II?
I've already got everything else covered.

Susan Diaz91 said:which sounds awful😢

I guess I wonder how it can just be two days? Like, some people deal with brain fog for five days straight while others are done in two... I don't really get what determines that. Honestly, I feel like I might just spend those few days living on Aspirin.😢

They told me I’d probably only have them for two days because of my specific situation, though it would be pretty funny if they were lying and I end up stuck with them for five. But yeah, I know it varies; some people deal with it way longer than others.
As for my stomach, it always gets all bloated and gassy whenever I catch a bad cold, which is honestly gross because I can't eat right, and my throat gets swollen too—even in the summer—so I'm prepared to deal with whatever comes my way there. They did mention I'll likely have that ear pressure, but apparently, it's nothing too crazy.
In one of my previous posts, I mentioned that I probably wouldn't be able to eat or sleep properly for a bit, and someone basically replied like, "Oh please, it's nothing!" And now, here we are, with people posting about how it wasn't even a big deal for them either.

Susan Diaz91 said:What’s it actually like having those nasal tampons in? That part sounds like the absolute worst to me... honestly, I've been putting off surgery for 20 years just because of that. It's kind of terrifying mentally... like you're suffocating but you can't actually suffocate...
how do you even sleep with them? please, if you don't mind, could you explain how you're handling it?

During my consultation, they told me I’d probably deal with some ear pressure too, but that it should clear up once they pull the tampons out after a couple of days. I read this one blogger who mentioned it was one of the biggest hassles during recovery, but basically just something you have to grit your teeth and get through. I can already imagine the rest of it: dry mouth, a sore throat, feeling bloated, maybe even some nausea... I guess we'll see how tough I really am.

Susan Cooper23 said:Honestly, everyone’s nose gets swollen after surgery, so I wouldn't sweat it too much. As for that specific swelling right at the bridge, you should probably just have another chat with your surgeon about it.

Since you went with Tom Hanks, just be really careful and make sure you lay out exactly what you want and—more importantly—what you definitely don't want. 😉

It might be a good idea to get a second opinion from another surgeon, just to be safe. I kind of rushed into my own surgery, and man, it totally backfired on me later. That's why I always tell people to be cautious and really do their homework. I mean, we're talking about your face here. Good luck!

I'm honestly feeling pretty lost right now. Like, why did he tell me I'd have this swelling when other patients who sent him photos didn't have any bumps near their forehead area?
And why did he write "rhinoplasty" on the report but then put "septoplasty" next to it with a question mark? Maybe I'll actually need two separate procedures and he's just not being upfront about it!

Susan Cooper23 said:Who told you that?

Tom Hanks.
I guess I'll probably just end up with this swelling right at the bridge of my nose that eventually goes down, maybe.
I mean, I’m actually leaning more toward a full reconstruction rather than just a standard nose job. I think I probably need to have everything cleared out and basically rebuilt from scratch, since my septum healed all crooked because of that diagonal deviation.

goldencobra92 said:you can even use Pfizer in your nose

Thanks for the heads up, I guess I'll go grab some right away just to be safe. It’s probably around $6.75, and I might even need two or three packs since they come in those tiny little containers and you have to apply it like five times a day, so yeah...

restlesspuma15 said:Hey again, it's me 🙂

So today marks day four since they pulled the tampons out. It didn't really hurt, per se, but man, it was just super uncomfortable, though I guess it doesn't last too long so whatever..

Now I'm just constantly dealing with this crazy mucus drainage and I've been using Pfizer drops about five times a day.
Nothing is hurting, and the pressure is still there because of the cast, but I can't breathe through my nose at all.
I can't seem to pull any air in, and whenever I try, my nose makes this weird trumpet sound 😁

The thing that’s actually worrying me is this yellow mucus I'm seeing—is that supposed to happen? Also, I'm off the antibiotics now, but I've still been running a low fever of 99.5 every single day :/

If I remember right, Pfizer is usually for eye conjunctivitis... where are you even putting those drops?

Quick question for everyone else: I was told the tip would be swollen and that I'd end up with a bump on the bridge of my nose, but nobody told me when that bump actually goes away. It's kind of frustrating because I don't have a bump right now, so I'm low-key terrified I might have actually made things worse than they were before!
And honestly, it's even more annoying having to read all these conflicting opinions about the doctor who's supposed to reshape my nose in a month and charge me $16,000 $0.00!!!🙂

restlesspuma15 said:It's me again 🙂

So today is day four, and they finally pulled those tampons out. Honestly, it didn't really hurt, just felt super weird and uncomfortable, but I guess it's over quickly enough so whatever..

Now I'm just constantly dealing with this thick discharge, so I started using Pfizer drops about five times a day.
Nothing hurts per se, though I still feel some pressure since I've got the cast on, and I can't breathe through my nose at all.
I can't seem to get any air in, and whenever I try, my nose makes this crazy trumpet sound 😁

The thing that's actually bugging me is this yellow mucus I'm seeing—is that normal? Also, I'm off the antibiotics now, but I'm still running a fever of 99.5 every single day :/

As far as I know, Pfizer is usually for eye conjunctivitis... Where are you even putting those drops?

Quick question for everyone else: I was told the tip would be swollen and that I'd end up with a bump on the bridge of my nose, but nobody mentioned when that bump actually goes away. It's kind of frustrating because I don't have a bump right now, so I'm worried I might actually end up making things worse than they already are!
And it’s even more annoying reading all these conflicting opinions about the doctor who’s supposed to reshape my nose in a month and charge me $16,000 $0.00!!!

Rachel Rivera19 said:Hey everyone, hi.. So tomorrow marks 7 days since my cosmetic surgery. I went to see Dr. Glumicic. I actually spent a few years searching for the right place before finally deciding he was the one. So, here goes. My nose basically just had really thick skin, and he told me straight up that he couldn't just shave down the skin and tighten it because it would look totally out of proportion with my face. He also mentioned breathing issues if he cut too much. Anyway, what I'm trying to say is... when I first took pictures, I thought I looked terrible, but when I compare a photo of my old nose to how I look in the mirror now, the change is definitely there. That irregular shape (which I used to call my "potato nose") is gone.. I was always pulling at it or trying to adjust it so it didn't look so bulky. Of course, I probably wish I had all those perfect curves and a nose like some supermodel, but I guess when you have this kind of face, you can't really force things that way. It's been 6 days since the surgery, and I've already taken the cast off.. You guys know people say you won't see the real changes for 6 months to a year.. But I think it's kinda silly when people (including me, maybe?) judge everything just a couple of days after surgery or right after the cast comes off and go, "Oh my god, no, it's not pretty." I can't even feel my tip yet.. it still feels huge, and I know I need to wait for the swelling to go down.. but yeah.. my follow-up is in 6 weeks..
Ask me anything... and yeah, I can send photos if you want..

Could you please DM them to me? Like I said, I'm planning on going there too, so I really need all the info I can get.

PS.
Chris Martin71 ISN'T LYING! SHE SENT BEFORE AND AFTER PHOTOS AND WHAT I SEE IS PURE PERFECTION!

Sorry for the all caps, but I felt like I really needed to emphasize that!

Chris Martin71 said:Look, I’m not here to run ads for anyone or get into arguments with you guys. I just think there’s no need to trash him so hard because he really is one of the most famous and talented surgeons in the US, and people abroad praise him too. And yeah, I agree—he can't be perfect every single time, and everyone’s entitled to their opinion. But honestly, both my friends and I are beyond happy with our results; everything turned out perfectly for us. Meanwhile, my cousin went to this other "top" surgeon at a new hospital, and her nose is a total disaster now—she actually has to go back for reconstructive surgery because nothing they did worked. So, I guess everyone has their hits and misses. I just wanted to say that if you haven't personally dealt with Glumicic, maybe don't talk nonsense about him or listen to whatever stories some people are spinning... For me, after just a week, I felt like a new person. My surgery was Tuesday, Jan 8th; I had the packing removed on Thursday, and by the following Tuesday, he took off the cast and that was it. I didn't even need a single Advil during that whole week, to be honest. My bone was broken, obviously, but the bruising was minimal and cleared up after ten days. Everything went exactly how he described during our first consultation, though I suppose that might just depend on the individual. Anyway, if anyone is looking into nose surgery, I’d definitely recommend him since I’m so happy with how it went. 🙂

Could you please send me some photos via DM? I won't show them to anyone, I promise. I'm planning on going to him myself, but these recent posts have me feeling pretty confused. Not to be critical, but what you wrote sounds almost too perfect, and I guess I'm just scared. I've been saving up money for three years, so I really can't afford to mess this up. I can't exactly go through it all over again, if you know what I mean. I love his before-and-after shots, but I wonder if everyone is a candidate for those kinds of results—it probably depends on a bunch of factors that are way too technical for regular people to understand.
I would be so grateful if you could send pics, and maybe even some once three months have passed? I figure everything is still pretty "fresh" right now.

I've got a few questions for the folks on here who have already gone through surgery:

How would you describe how you were feeling about 20 days out from the procedure? Like, do you think a person could actually handle a one-hour commute home on public transit after 20 days? I'm talking about those cramped, stuffy buses where you can't even open the windows, and then when they finally do, there’s just this crazy draft blowing everywhere.

If you had the choice, and someone actually offered you a recovery period at a spa resort, how many days do you think you'd want to stay there?

Why do you guys think Blanka Vlasic was able to get a nose like that through social insurance at just any random hospital in our sad little country?

Thanks everyone for the replies regarding the scans, yeah, that all sounds pretty standard.

Question for neonwolf9: did you go to a private clinic or just head to the hospital?

Question for everyone else: I don't really have any lumps or bumps, it's more like asymmetry. My septum grew in crooked, so my whole nose looks tilted to one side—like maybe 6 mm to the left, which is honestly visible even from an airplane. On top of that, I feel like it’s way too big for my small head, and I'm not a fan of the tip either since it sticks out even further from the bone. During the winter, I have to be super careful about which side I sleep on, because once that left nostril gets blocked up, it’s a total nightmare.

Does anyone here have experience dealing with that?

PS. It wouldn't hurt if people who only write things in parentheses mentioned where they actually had their surgery and who exactly was poking them with needles at the tip of their nose, because reading about that was pretty terrifying for me... I can only imagine how it actually feels to go through it!
And thanks to William Robinson80 for the info.

Sam Kim12 said:Physical fitness doesn't actually impact how you recover.
And honestly, that whole thing about not being able to eat or even sleep is such a lie. I was eating dinner less than five hours after they brought me from the OR back to my room—wherever you read that, they were clearly talking about some kind of sedative-addled zombie, not a real person.☕ and all that...

Thanks for the heads-up, I really need to hear from people who've actually been through this.
Could you maybe let me know what kind of tests they require before surgery, and if there's somewhere I can just get everything done in one spot?
I know they have to check out the heart because of the anesthesia, so I’m guessing there’s blood work too, and maybe a urine sample...
Also, could you compare the surgery experience to, say, a bad flu? Because last winter I had this absolutely disgusting flu—just non-stop vomiting and diarrhea for about five days, pure torture.
I think I might be panicking a bit, but I don't really know what else to do. I'll try to pull myself together, then I start freaking out again. Then I read the comments, which makes me freak out more, then I try to chill, then I'm back to panicking...