Terri's Rhinoplasty & Septoplasty

Recovering from My Rhinoplasty & Septoplasty

I was bruised around my eyes and upper eyelids, and my face was slightly swollen.

I was instructed to apply ice to my face for 20 minutes every hour for two days.

I was able to eat dinner by 5:00 that evening. I was given a prescription for Vicodin to help with the pain. I took one pill, and decided that I really did not need the medication.

I continued to use the aspirin substitute my family doctor prescribed for me. That seemed to do the trick.  The Vicodin made me feel a little spacey.

The dressing under my nose had to be changed frequently every other hour for the first day or two. I slept in a recliner for the first four nights to keep my head elevated, and to keep from being accidentally bumped by my husband.

I could walk around and do simple tasks immediately.

NOTE: With surgery of the nose, it is important not to bend over for a few days after the surgery. The pain in your head will tell you that you need help.

Also, if you are an exercise enthusiast, as I am, do not plan on doing any strenuous activity for a month. I could ride a stationary bike after two weeks, but that was about all.

However, do not attempt to lift weights for a month. I tried lifting my normal routine after two weeks, and experienced a lot of discomfort in my nose. I decided to wait another two weeks to try lifting again. Any activity that causes blood to rush to the head, or puts pressure on the head, will probably cause discomfort.

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