Ok dear cuties....went to the plastic surgeon today. I do indeed need more surgery......I have internal and external nasal valve collapse on both sides, with the right side being worse. He will submit all this to insurance and when he gets coverage info back from them they will schedule my surgery....he wants to put it out 2-3 months to give the nose more time to heal from the November surgery, so at least I know what is wrong and that it can be fixed. He says insurance should cover it as this is a functional issue and no cosmetic.....cross our fingers and toes! 🙀

Just when you think the problem is solved! Praying you find relief.

You got a date yet???

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by basketkase 26 Jan 2020

Not yet, Carolyn.....first have to wait for insurance to approve... the doc said it would be a few months as he wants more healing to take place first.....

I'm sorry that you have to go through this again. Hopefully, time will go by quick and you can put this behind you.

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by basketkase 26 Jan 2020

Thank you....yes, time flies by.......can't wait to have this issue behind me...

Fingers crossed!

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by basketkase 26 Jan 2020

Thanks sewmom....

Oh you poor dear!

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by basketkase 26 Jan 2020

So many people have so much worse than what I am experiencing, but it is no fun to have go wear these strips in order to breathe...ugh...

Vicky, this has nothing to do with noses or surgeries. What were the names of the kitties of your peanut butter litter? I remember Jiffy and Skippy....

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by basketkase 26 Jan 2020

Cashew (as in cashew butter), but we call her Cassie and lastly Parfait (as in p nut butter Parfait)

Vicky, Im sorry you are having to jump through those hoops! (Funny, embroidery hoops aren't bad!). I had to jump through about 7 I think for one surgery that didn't help much. Keep hanging in there and you know the time will go past fast! Just think there will be a day coming soon where you can blow your nose without any problems! Hugs, Jan

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by basketkase 26 Jan 2020

Yes, it sure sucks! Doc says he wants me to heal a bit more too before this next one....I want to buy stock in the breathe right company as I use one each day now in order to breathe through my nose.....

Prayers coming your way... Hope all goes well... I will tell all the cats to cross their toes too. HUGS

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by basketkase 22 Jan 2020

Please do, Suzanne!

Dear Vicki, I will keep you in my Prayers and Pray for God's best for you! Hugs, Judy...

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by basketkase 22 Jan 2020

Thank you, Judy.......

Please know that prayers come from me that all goes well for you.
Jo

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by basketkase 22 Jan 2020

Thank you, Jo.......

Sorry to hear this and good luck with the next lot of surgery

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by basketkase 22 Jan 2020

Thank you.....

Okay, here comes another hoop - JUMP! Breathing is so overrated. What, you can't live without it? Well, maybe we'll cover it.
Seriously though, praying this all gets settled soon and you can breathe again.

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by basketkase 21 Jan 2020

You are so right! 🤔

Sounds like this doctor knows what he is doing!! It is a good thing to know what is wrong - it is too bad we have to go through insurance (which we pay for each month) to know if we are covered. Continued prayers for you and your healing and that insurance covers this procedure! Hugs to you, Laura

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by basketkase 21 Jan 2020

Thank you so much, Laura......the doc thinks the only issue may be because this is so close to the last surgery that they may want to wait before they cover it....to that I say, pay for my breathe right strips and I'll wait...LOL

I am so very sorry to hear that you have to have surgery again. Hope all goes well. Hugs to you.
Sarah

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by basketkase 21 Jan 2020

I sure (hope) I am in the right hands this time.....he has an excellent rep and tons of accolades on his office walls......

Praying for you

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by basketkase 21 Jan 2020

Thank you......

Wow that is not good news. Functional meaning ability to breathe? Yes I would say that is important. Prayers for you. Big hugs too!

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by basketkase 21 Jan 2020

You got it, Christine.....

Oh! Vicki, I have all my fingers crossed and toes even legs for everything to go right in a few months time. Hugs from Maureen

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by basketkase 21 Jan 2020

Thanks so much, Maureen...

Prayers for you. It is so sad that we have to submit to the insurance company for procedures that are needed. Happy healing and onto the next adventure.

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by basketkase 21 Jan 2020

Yep......I will say I should buy stock in the Breathe Right strips as I have to wear one 24/7 in order to breathe.......

by stork 22 Jan 2020

wow. Praying that you get approved asap and get some help.

Keeping you in my prayers for a good recovery. I hope knowing what the problem is finally gives you some piece of mind. Hugs. Nan

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by basketkase 21 Jan 2020

Thank you, Nan.....

I'm so glad that you have an answer to your problem. You will certainly be able to smell the roses once it's corrected. Prayers or continued healing. Love Chris

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by basketkase 21 Jan 2020

Thanks, Chris......

Wishing you all the best. Hopefully it fixes the issues

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by basketkase 20 Jan 2020

Thanks, Vicki...

We all knew you didn't need anything cosmetic! I despise the whole insurance -doctor-hospital process and wish you Godspeed as they proceed! Fingers crossed, prayers logged in.

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by basketkase 20 Jan 2020

I feel the same way....if the doctor feels something is necessary then we should be able to proceed!

Sorry to hear you are still having problems, but glad there is a solution...

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by basketkase 20 Jan 2020

Me too!

Getting old sucks But at least Your issue is fixable for that we will be happy about right???Think of all the flowers u can smell soon lol Hugs and more hugs my friendxxxx

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by basketkase 20 Jan 2020

It sure is...ugh! I look forward to breathing normally again..