Day 5: Post-Op

I haven't written in a while-- just haven't really been in the mood. However, I thought I should continue because I don't want to leave anyone hanging--should anyone decided the read this. 

ICE has been so helpful in every since of the way. It's the fifth day and I already have little to none bruising (just a little yellow and blue under the eyes), swelling remains only in the cheeks and nose, and the dripping has entirely stopped. 

I believe it was on the third day that my eyes were severely swollen. They were really watery and puffy. I could hardly see from them. I'm not sure if it was just the ice or the ice/arnica/Bromelain mix that did the job, but swelling and bruising really went down by the next morning. 

I've been able to take a shower everyday! Thank the LORD!  My face and hair was pretty oily and I couldn't take it anymore. Luckily my shower head has water pressure options, so I set it on lowest pressure setting. This also allowed me to tilt my head back and gently wash my hair. 

Starting yesterday (Day 4:Post Op) I started using Ocean Saline Nasal Spray. I would just pump twice within each nostril. (NOTE: This is something I asked my doctor about and was within my post-op instructions. You'll defintly want to ask your doctor if this is something you should or should not be doing.) The first attempt was awesome. I could breathe and it felt pretty moist within both my nasal passages. 2-3 hours later and I sprayed the saline solution again... Ohhh man... It burned! And after awhile my nasal passages started feeling pretty dry. But if you think about it... It's really a whole open wound in the ocean scenario... Yes, it hurt, but I'm glad I sprayed the solution because it really cleaned things up in there. 

Day 5: Post Op 

I feel so good today. No more drip pads. No more headaches. Stopped painkillers on the third day (forgot to mention that). (NOTE: Switched to Tylenonl Extra Stength for minor pains) 

I sprayed the Saline Solution again and used a Q-tip to clean things up. Took another shower. Almost back to myself (minus the old nose). Only complaint I have are these really annoying splints. They are digging into my nose. Can't wait until Tuesday (two more day) for the some much needed relief. 

I'll try and write again tomorrow. :-)

Update: My nose is really really realy itchy! I've tried Tylenonl and blowing cool air from a hairdryer, but no luck. I've been looking up blogs and forums to see if anyone has had luck with finding a solution to the itch. Nothing yet.