Monday, October 16, 2006

Nate's Schnoz

Yes, this is a post about my poor husband's nose, which was broken almost 3 weeks ago. He was playing basketball, and someone caught him with an elbow. Anyway, we spent that evening in the ER, and they ended up sending us home, even though Nate's nose was totally crooked!

So Nate called and made an appointment with the plastics department, and they told him he'd need to have surgery to get it straightened out! We went in Friday afternoon at 2, and we were out the door by 6! He had to be put completely under, but the recovery was surprisingly quick. Nate's nose was just very sore, even in post-op, and he never even used the vicodin prescription they gave him. He has to wear a splint for 10 days or so and take it easy. The roughest part is that he isn't allowed to blow his nose! :)

I guess the most difficult part is over! You're a trooper, Babe!

4 comments:

the johnson crew said...

oh poor nate... so sorry to hear that. bummer. did you ever find your camera?

Abby said...

Can you imagine that people do this INTENTIONALLY when they have their noses done!? I just can't understand that one! Hope he's feeling up to par soon!!

Karen said...

Nope, Janelle, never found my camera! Someone out there had better be enjoying it! :(

Abby, I'm with ya--WHY would anyone subject himself willingly to that kind of pain!??

Heather said...

My goodness Karen. I am glad to hear that he is feeling better!!

So sorry that you haven't found your camera!