I'm going under the knife Monday

**DaJoQuim** · 05-14-2010, 05:58 PM

I'm going under the knife this Monday 05/17/10.I'm going to have a mass of something cut from the inside of my left part of my nose.I stand a chance of bleeding big time when they do it.
I have big time faith in God and this is where I'm leaving this up to.

**je-rel drood** · 05-14-2010, 06:03 PM

Originally Posted by DaJoQuim

I'm going under the knife this Monday 05/17/10.I'm going to have a mass of something cut from the inside of my left part of my nose.I stand a chance of bleeding big time when they do it.
I have big time faith in God and this is where I'm leaving this up to.

DaJo, I'm sure you will be just fine! After all, who will I have dinner with at C5 if you're all laid up?

Good wishes and other assorted prayers, thoughts, meditations and lucky rabbits feet headed your way!

Je-Rel

**DaJoQuim** · 05-14-2010, 06:14 PM

Thank you sweet lady!!

**Jedi-Loreen** · 05-14-2010, 06:25 PM

Make sure they don't go too deep and take some of your brain!

Just kidding. You'll be fine. I'll send you some positive vibes.

**Do-Clo** · 05-14-2010, 08:46 PM

You will do fine, besides noses heal really fast,

**jjshumpert** · 05-14-2010, 08:53 PM

no worries dajo, ive had 4 procedures on my nose to remove scar tissue and repair ring damage, its no big deal

**cannibal869** · 05-14-2010, 09:53 PM

DC has it right - noses in general (actually most parts of the head) have fairly good blood supplies. And in fact, the area of the nose and sinuses is supplied by both superficial and deep arteries (internal and external carotid artery branches)... so in general, yes, wounds tend to heal quite well and quickly in this area.

Of course, certain masses are a little more concerning than others, but I would suspect that you're getting some sort of polyp removed? At least that's probably the most common thing we see...

Either way, good luck and hang in there. There is a triple antibiotic ointment available over the counter in the drug store (contains bacitracin amongst other things) that is quite good as far as keeping things moist (which will help healing a bit) and free of infection. One version of this that I've seen also contains a topical anesthetic to help with the local pain.

-C