Fours weeks tomorrow. That's all it's been. And already I am starting to feel like me again.
On Thursday, Dr. Jacoby took off my nose splint and bandages.
He told me it'll take months for the swelling in my nose to subside, but that in time, it will. He is very pleased with how straight my nose is, as closed reduction surgery does not guarantee this.
The bones in the nose are small, and when they break, it's like an egg shell. So what's really amazing is that after three to four weeks, the bones are pretty much set. It's only been a little over two weeks since my surgery, so the bones are not entirely solid yet, but well on their way.
But still, all that being true, I leave the doctor's office on Thursday feeling really good.
Finally, I can wash my hair without a towel over my face!
And while I still have a long way to go, I've come far in just four weeks. And for that, I am deeply grateful
Here I am, cleaned up, as best they could, at the ER on December 19 (pre-stitches):
The next morning:
And today (with some make-up help to minimize the red above my lip and on my nose):
Hi Lyn, what happened? Did you intentionally have surgery or had you had an accident? I’m glad you’re having a speedy recovery.
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