earla Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 Hey guys I'm in Korea right now waiting for my consultation with TFD tomorrow. So excited and so nervous... My surgery is planned for Monday so it's very close! So much to see and buy here in South Korea, I swear my check in luggage is bursting already and it has only been 2 days!? I'll try to update you on my recovery as soon as I know more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsbartels Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chire Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 Good luck with your surgery!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earla Posted April 6, 2018 Author Share Posted April 6, 2018 Hello again I've spoken with TFD today and paid my deposit. Surgery is set for tomorrow, so scary and exciting all at once The doctor showed me the x ray and luckily he is able to cut off as much bone as I wanted, no nerves nearby Not that long from my hotel and to the clinic, but I think I will stay the first night at the clinic if I don't feel like resting alone. Also bumped into "one of us" on the street today and spoke a bit to her. She was quite swollen but walking around already. I'm sure she will be recovered soon. Will be trying to get some sleep tonight... Speak to you soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherryontop Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 I'll be going to Dr. Lee next month. All the best with your surgery! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earla Posted April 7, 2018 Author Share Posted April 7, 2018 Hello Just got back to the hotel after surgery. So unreal. Discomfort 10/10. Pain 8/10 Got random heavy nosebleeds after surgery when I tried to walk around. The first four hours were brutal, the four hours after that slightly better. Tried to get a taxi from the clinic but after two taxis stopped, saw how scary I looked and drove on, I gave up Don't know if I'll be able to sleep. Hope I feel better tomorrow. Signing off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daysuntilpretty Posted April 7, 2018 Share Posted April 7, 2018 Omggg There’s so many taxis in Gangnam, how could that have happened TWICE! That’s so strange. Stay in there, queen!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mn31515 Posted April 7, 2018 Share Posted April 7, 2018 Aw I'm sorry! Did the hospital not let you stay overnight after v line?? And not help you hail a taxi? -__- I hope you feel better soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twocupcakes Posted April 7, 2018 Share Posted April 7, 2018 In Korea, using that phrase is how younger gay guys identify one another. The more you know~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earla Posted April 8, 2018 Author Share Posted April 8, 2018 Hello Was so uncomfortable last night becase one side of my nose was congested and the other side spurted blood at random times. My throat was also very sore and kept filling up with snot and blood that I was unable to swallow so I had to cough a lot to clear my throat. Was able to sleep for a total of 1 hr Had a small checkup at the clinic even though they were actually closed. Everything was alright, but I needed to drink more water, try to walk around a bit more. After returning to the hotel I tried to drink some soft food but was only able to drink 1/5 because of my congested nose and sore. Was able to drink lots of water though and felt so much better. I napped after taking my medicine and woke up feeling rested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earla Posted April 9, 2018 Author Share Posted April 9, 2018 Had a checkup at the clinic today. Everything is healing fine and I even got a laser treatment. But I look like a chipmunk at the moment So swollen! Might be peak swelling day today and tomorrow... Managed to finally eat some scrambled eggs and some rice. Still tired and not up to walking around much though because of eating so little. Will try to eat some more scrambled eggs later and see if I can manage to regain some energy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earla Posted April 9, 2018 Author Share Posted April 9, 2018 Did not manage to eat anymore last night. Got about 2hrs of sleep My jaw also gradually started to heat up during the night from the swelling and the pain was/is real bad. Looking forward to a check up tomorrow morning. Have to force myself to eat today, got to get my energy levels back Beauty is pain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ppp Posted April 9, 2018 Share Posted April 9, 2018 @earla Good luck on your recovery! How far have you been able to walk each day and are you able to speak? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earla Posted April 9, 2018 Author Share Posted April 9, 2018 I'm not able to walk far at the moment as I've only been able to eat twice a day. Very small meals as well. But I have walked from my hotel and to the clinic and back for all my appointments and straight after surgery. I'm not able to speak smoothly or move my lips yet. Hope this improves in the coming days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earla Posted April 10, 2018 Author Share Posted April 10, 2018 Hello guys Had a checkup and laser treatment today. No infection, healing well. Was able to eat a slice of cheesecake as breakfast today. It tasted sooo good... Think the worst of aching and burning pain has passed. Managed to get a decent amount of sleep last night as well. I think everyone should be advised that nothing you read here on the forum will prepare you physically, mentally and emotionally for the pain and discomfort of day 1 to day 3. There is tingling and burning and aching all over your face and lips and it never stops. It really does something to you when you are already feeling weak from not being able to eat or drink. If I could I plan this trip over again I would have gone with Air bnb or hostel with people going through the same thing. Good news is I'm a sissy and really do not like being left alone in these kinds of situations and I've somehow pulled through. #proud #scaredycat #ballofanxiety #fighting Please check out which soft foods you know you can eat BEFORE the surgery and stock up if you can and bring water Right... Enough babbling. Signing off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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