Posts by Susan Watson31

Susan Watson31 said:honestly, I’m not even mad, not even a little bit 🙂

this is what I told Scott Allen10

quick update:👍
I'm still not feeling any pain—just this massive sense of fullness in my nose, which, let's be real, is totally expected since nasal tampons aren't exactly part of my usual daily accessories.

nah, I'm not even mad, not even a little bit 🙂

Back home at last. Everything went smooth as silk... after my chat with Dr. Tončić and getting all the photos taken, I headed off with this incredibly sweet nurse who gave me my pre-med right in the hip area, then I just laid back on the exam table—which, by the way, is way more comfortable than those old ones I used to lie on.
The anesthesiologist hooked me up with some Propofol (that blue 😉) and then hit me with something else that felt absolutely amazing... I honestly just enjoyed staring up at that pretty, round light hanging above me.
The next thing I can actually remember is feeling those cold compresses being pressed against the back of my neck and over my eyes...
I’m still feeling zero pain right now... I know that’s going to change eventually, so I’ve already got everything ready to go...
I’ve still got two ice packs on hand, and I’ll be chilling them down and swapping them out all day long.
Seriously, it was such a breeze.

Look, we’ve been using those Braunol kits—you know, the ones you call "amateur hour" stuff—smoothly and without a single hiccup for patients with thin, twisty, fragile veins...
I mean, props to your experience, I guess, but there are plenty of us here who have spent a lifetime dealing with everything from tiny kids to newborn "threads."

Donna Wells90 said:So, I’m filling out this pre-op paperwork for anesthesia, right? And there’s this specific question asking if I’m dealing with any dental issues or gum disease. Here’s the deal—my teeth are actually fine, totally solid. The only thing is I’ve got this little pocket of infection in my gums because one of my teeth is slightly crooked, so food just gets trapped in there. I mean, I brush like three times a day, so it’s not like I’m neglecting anything, but yeah, that little spot is there. It doesn't hurt at all, and there’s zero swelling or inflammation... so what should I actually check on the form?😕

Look, an abscessed pocket isn't some minor thing you can just ignore—it’s technically called a granuloma, and let me tell you, it’s basically a concentrated little nest for infection to thrive in. You aren't going to fix this just by brushing your teeth more aggressively or using some fancy mouthwash, no matter how much you scrub. Honestly? You really need to get yourself to a dentist and deal with it before things get ugly.

George Ramos11 said:Laura Booth6... look, if I’m being totally real with you, I think I’m still gonna head to Tončić regardless of that nightmare experience you had. Personally, I’m not exactly the type to spiral into a panic over every little thing—I'm way more worried about the general anesthesia itself than anything else. Honestly, I just care about the actual end results—what he actually did for you—rather than the specific process he used to get there. I mean, obviously, going under the knife isn't exactly a trip to Disneyland, is it?

It's my turn tomorrow!

Grace Williams19 said:I’ve got this kinda random question—maybe it isn't so random after all—but when you get a referral from your primary care doctor, do you actually ask for a specific hospital, or how does that even work???

I’ve been reading through this forum—seeing people mention how some doctors (ENTs) just refuse to perform certain surgeries, acting like they can't do them or whatever??? I mean, that's just ridiculous... honestly, God knows I don't have the time or energy to bounce between all these massive hospitals just to have someone tell me "nope" at the end of it. Plus, any actual expert would see that they definitely *can* do the job if they wanted to.🙂

Yeah, you specifically request a referral to an ENT at a particular hospital. Unfortunately, I’ve hit a wall at a few different places myself. Just to be clear, I don't have anything crazy going on with my nose, but I ran into these doctors who pull double duty—working privately and at the hospital—and they just wouldn't touch it (not because they couldn't, obviously) unless you paid out of pocket instead of using Medicare.

Scott Allen10 said:Using "blue" Braunil—it's for amateurs

So, you actually want to back up that claim with some real logic?

My nose got absolutely wrecked in an accident too—functionality is shot and the aesthetics are a total mess—but Dr. Bedeković over at the local hospital told me straight up that they can't fix it there, just like the folks over at Dubrava Medical Center and the VA...

Yeah, just the cold, hard truth...

Laura Booth6 said:I know what you mean😁—but does the procedure have an actual name? People practically recoil when they hear the word "scraping"😁—I tried doing some research on their website, and honestly, I felt like my nose had gone ten rounds in a boxing ring😁 🤔 Is the method closed (from the inside), while yours is external? Since you mentioned having scars right on the bridge of your nose too

Look, I don't know the official medical term for it, but basically, they just scrape away the bone using some instrument that looks like a slightly more high-end chisel

I’m telling you, they definitely messed with the bone structure too—there’s just no other way to get that specific final look you're chasing... the difference between the nose you started with and the one you actually want is massive (we're talking from a bump --> straight and sleek)
As for the methods to get that initial shape... don't sweat it, you'll get through it

Those tampons are shoved up in there specifically to provide enough compression to actually stop the bleeding... honestly, I think staying in for 24 hours is fine, but only if they get that cartilage part sorted out properly first... repairing the septum is a whole different beast—way more brutal and way bloodier than this

Grace Williams19 said:I honestly can't believe what I'm reading right now 😲😲

I see we've got some medical professionals hanging out here 🙂 so I've gotta ask one quick thing --- when someone is under general anesthesia --- they aren't breathing on their own, right? Or what's the deal????
I know this stuff is basically routine for you guys, but... yeah... just curious..

+ also, how long do those bruises/hematomas/discoloration last??
Can you fix that with some creams 🤷🤷 you know, like rubbing something on to make it fade faster, or should I just wait it out??

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When you're under general anesthesia, the patient isn't breathing on their own—they're intubated (that means a tube goes through the mouth down into the trachea).
Complications are possible, though they're relatively rare—it's just that you never truly know who's going to be the unlucky one... we're talking sore mouth and throat, hoarseness, injuries to the oral cavity or teeth, being conscious during the anesthesia, nausea and vomiting, bruised blood vessels, aspiration (inhaling stomach contents), or even pneumonia.
I personally know people who were awake for the whole damn thing, feeling the pain even under general anesthesia. I even know someone who loses parts of their memory every single time they go under, and it's permanent...

So yeah, both sides of the coin come with risks...

One thing is for sure: before and after surgery, you definitely need to take Vitamin C. It's essential for building up your body's "glue"—collagen—which helps strengthen your muscles and blood vessels, helps wounds heal, and keeps allergic reactions in check.

For skin regeneration, I swear by Biofarm Aloe Vera gel, Nickel's oil for strengthening capillaries, and Dermapip propolis herbal oil (with calendula)—those are my tried and true methods.
A light, gentle lymphatic drainage massage (moving from the periphery toward the center) on the cheeks also helps...

Just taking a quick look—thanks for sharing. Honestly, I’m still not even a little bit spooked... that "shading" you had going on was pretty interesting; that color actually looks good on me too 😉... yeah, seen it all before

sent you a PM... everything's cool, don't sweat it...

Yeah, you nailed it... and until then, I guess it's just "house arrest" 😉

I think he said something like 10 days ago

I think they told me that pulling out the tampon happens about 3-4 days after the op

So, what was it... maybe like ten days for the mold to set?