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Soooooo, I really wasn't wanting to post anything because I'm kinda blue right now but hey, gotta be real (and Tara was asking! :) ) so here I go.
FYI, read no further if you're not wanting to listen to my Pity Party...
Okay, as we all know my OS referred me to a plastic surgeon to have my nose looked at. I've had issues w/ breathing through my left nostril, as well as issues with smelling and the physical appearance of my nose looks "off". My OS assumed my nose "buckled" during the surgery and that my septum is deviated causing all of these issues. He sent the PS (plastic surgeon, but I could think of alot of other things to call him) a letter and x-rays explaining all of this. I was excited for this appt. (it was on Tues) as I wanted answers and I saw this surgeon about 8 years ago and his practice is very reputable. Well....I guess a lot of pride can grow in 8 years because this (fill in the blank with whatever name floats your boat!) was terrible. He made me wait 1.5 hours to sashay in and give me all of his "accreditation's" and started in on all the flaws of my face and how he could suck fat out of my tummy to add to my cheeks for fullness, yadda yadda yadda. I put up a hand stop sign and said, "Wait right there, I'm here for issues with BREATHING from my NOSE". So, he finally decides to get off his high horse and look at my nose where he quickly says that it's NOT deviated but that he could refer me to his dad (an ENT) who may be able to do something about my breathing. Then, told me to come back and see him in a month. Why??? So he can work on "sucking" out some more self esteem??? Like I haven't been through enough emotionally with this jaw surgery. I barely EVER cry and I was literally bawling. His assistant walked in and said, "take your time and come out when you're ready this happens all the time." How sad is that??? Then, I get a call about an hour later saying my driver's license was on their copy machine and I could I come back? I was like NO, mail it to me.... On top of that, I looked up his dad ENT and found out he graduated med school in 1960, so he's like 80??? Doubt that he's still doing septoplasty...you could've been a REAL doctor and called your dad to ask before sending me on a wild good chase Dr. Daniel Bortnick of Monarch Plastic Surgery!
So, I called my OS (bawling)...he said to forget that dude and move on. That he probably just wants to stick to boobs and butts (my words not exactly his) where all the $$$$ is. So, I called my previous ENT and got in to see him. He said not only is my septum deviated but my nose was fractured/broke during surgery (or when the drainage tube came out--not sure when) and that's the problem. The solution is, of course, surgery but that I really need to wait until summer when everything is completely healed for it to be effective. Again, insurance will cover it...just another procedure and another waiting game and deciding on who should do the surgery. I'll be sooo glad when all of this is over. Will it ever be????
Pity Party Concluded....
11 comments:
E - I've been anxiously awaiting news of your PS consult all day since I sent you the email last night inquiring. OMG, I'm sorry you had to go through all of that! If it helps any, you are not alone - I found the same arrogance with the first ENT that I saw who also happened to be an OS and a PS - one of only a handful of dr's in the nation who is triple board certified. I guess he thought that gave him a license to brag and he did seem to me to be way more interested in messing up my face than focusing on helping me to correct the functional issues I have.
I'm so glad you got the second apt with the ENT and that he was able to correctly diagnose the situation. Yes, it does suck having to wait, but you know you'll be so happy when it's over!! I'm just learning how slow of a process all this really is!
Do breathe strips help you at all or is there something else you can be given to help you breathe better (like at night while sleeping)? Just curious but I bet you would have mentioned this if it were the case.
I'll keep you in my thoughts! Is there any chance you could do the surgery sooner than summer?
Tara
No, I don't use any breathe strips. My OS said I could and it may help but I just mouth breathe for now! :) ENT gave me some nasal sprays w/ steroids in them and I go back in a month. He wants to see if these help any until surgery. Talked to OS today. He seems to think I really shouldn't have to wait a whole year so I'll kinda talk to my ENT a little more about that in January when I go back. Thanks for letting me vent! :)
Oh no! Girl....Plastic surgeons can be terrible!! I initally went to one last year before I started on this journey to see if there was any chance a chin implant would give me any type of fix without having to go through braces and major jaw surgery. But he was like hell no...you need surgery and you could use a nose job to even out your nostrils...hell, I was so obsessed with my messed up jaw I didn't even realize my nostrils were uneven. I hate those rulers they use to tell you just how imperfect your face is. And, good thing I was wearing a thick sweater or he for sure would have told me I need a boob job stat. After three kids they are looking like bean bags!
I hate that you have to go through all of this and then to top it off you have to deal with this douche bag. Hopefully knowing that there will be a fix, even though it won't be as soon as we would like, helps a little.
Hang in there my dear! As our friend Tom Petty says, "The waiting is the hardest part!"
Love,
JSM
Hi Elisha! I don't blame you for being annoyed. That PS you went to sounds like a jerk. Glad you were able to go back to your old ENT and get some positive news. Sucks that you have to wait until summer but like he said, perhaps sooner and then all this can be behind you. You went 5 steps forwards, 1 back...no biggie. In the end it will all be worth it!
Thanks Ladies! It really DOES help to vent and for the positive feedback. I just can't really get a grip on the changes in my face some are very positive but the nose thing is bothering me. I really hope the ENT fixing my septum will get my nose somewhat back to original. I liked my nose! :(
Hi Elishia !
I'm Régis, I'm french, and I'm not fluent in english...
But I try to understand your blog.
You're very brave because I imagine that your treatment is really difficult. I think it's painful, you need patience !
Really, congretulations !!!
I look at your picture about your teeth. I can see your back teeth (lower and upper). They seem very healthy, very white.
I'm surprised because you don't have filling teeth ?
Is it true ?
Or, maybe, you have white fillings ?
Thanks for your answer !
Régis
hello !
Thanks Regis! I actually do have white fillings. I didn't have any cavities until I was about 22 years old and then got several! So, yes, I have about 3 or 4 but they are "tooth colored" fillings! :)
Thanks Elishia for your answer !
So, any cavities ?!?
I imagine that you specially take care of your teeth.
There's no secret !
3 times per day, you brush your teeth... I suppose ?
About white fillings, it's sure, it's beautiful !
But, do you know if they are enough strong ?
How long can they last ?
I have read that white fillings are just for small cavities...
Can they replace black fillings ?
Did you have black fillings before your white fillings ?
One last question, do you plan to show some close up pictures of your teeth ?
I wish you a nice week-end !
Régis
Thanks for sharing, nowadays most people are engaging themselves in some surgery including rhinoplasty,its one of the common surgery of today's generation and I'm pretty sure that lots of people are still looking forward to try it.
Elishia,
How is your recovery coming along? What's the status of the revision surgery? I've been thinking about you and checking in periodically to see if there is any news.
Would love to read an update from you!
Tara
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