MYA Space | Laura | Activity https://space.mya.co.uk/members/laurafaye/activity/ Activity feed for Laura. Wed, 17 Dec 2025 08:09:45 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=10.2.0 en-GB 30 hourly 2 aa98ed15dd11c645e92c4361006b37d1 Laura and Jo are now friends https://space.mya.co.uk/activity/p/1000318/ Wed, 13 Jan 2016 13:29:23 +0000 0 2767870cf5956bf2bd4ad091b9364e41 Laura changed their profile picture https://space.mya.co.uk/activity/p/822040/ Mon, 22 Dec 2014 14:05:02 +0000 0 b671ebed4c490a5e8393252969c93863 Laura started the topic Blister in nose after rhino - bit worried in the forum Archive http://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/blister-in-nose-after-rhino-bit-worried/ Wed, 17 Dec 2014 19:09:27 +0000 I went to see the nurse today just to check all my stiches had been removed – I thought I had a bit of swelling in my left nostril but she said it looked more like a blister from where the stitch had been inflamed. I’m a little bit worried because I’ve done the dreaded google search and apparently this is not normal and may need to be drained? It…[Read more]

]]> c6aa7f0c7c9a52772292dca8504d4afc Laura changed their profile picture https://space.mya.co.uk/activity/p/817851/ Sat, 13 Dec 2014 18:56:50 +0000 0 b703409e40c0e49571f806c750cc99a6 Laura posted a new activity comment https://space.mya.co.uk/activity/p/817101/#acomment-817285 Fri, 12 Dec 2014 11:16:50 +0000 No problem accepted you now 🙂 x

In reply to - K posted an update Hope you don’t mind the add @laurafaye, wanting to see Mr Frati’s work ]]> cc8d5f48858c72e3337271e325b7a214 Laura started the topic Arnica cream for swelling? + pics in the forum Archive http://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/arnica-cream-for-swelling-pics/ Fri, 12 Dec 2014 00:23:53 +0000 Just wondering if arnica cream is effective for swelling as well or is it for bruising only? My bridge and tip are still pretty bulbous haha….the end of my nose is also yellow-ish which I’m presuming is bruising. Any other swelling tips would be much appreciated – I’m drinking a fair bit of green tea and having as much pineapple as I can…[Read more]

]]> 4642126cba359c12f28385779bc97e24 Laura changed their profile picture https://space.mya.co.uk/activity/p/817031/ Thu, 11 Dec 2014 22:40:08 +0000 0 63ffbdc742d91fb834d8e6486d8e5e45 Laura posted an update: Cast is off...Frati is a surgical genius! https://space.mya.co.uk/activity/p/816574/ Wed, 10 Dec 2014 23:00:04 +0000 Cast is off…Frati is a surgical genius!

]]> 0 10ea8cc73c7b263b78236f82aba33312 Laura started the topic Cast off tomorrow...makeup question in the forum Archive http://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/cast-off-tomorrow-makeup-question/ Tue, 09 Dec 2014 17:25:32 +0000 My cast is being removed tomorrow woohoo! Does anyone know when I can start wearing makeup/fake tan again? xx

]]> 759b964f303a3a12bfd71d9fcd284be8 Laura posted a new activity comment https://space.mya.co.uk/activity/p/814702/#acomment-814831 Sun, 07 Dec 2014 20:32:02 +0000 Yeah they have given me antibiotics and painkillers so hopefully it wont turn into a throat infection! x

In reply to - Laura posted an update Day 4 PO – in absolute agony when I try and swallow (bit of a nightmare when taking all of the drugs they’ve prescribed me), think I’m bruised from the tubes that were put down my throat. […] ]]> 540d10a64dd7c73dc60f4ab0fa872b1f Laura posted a new activity comment https://space.mya.co.uk/activity/p/814702/#acomment-814830 Sun, 07 Dec 2014 20:31:38 +0000 Thank you me too! x

In reply to - Laura posted an update Day 4 PO – in absolute agony when I try and swallow (bit of a nightmare when taking all of the drugs they’ve prescribed me), think I’m bruised from the tubes that were put down my throat. […] ]]> 33dea12cd4194768ac9d204e950bec81 Laura posted a new activity comment https://space.mya.co.uk/activity/p/814702/#acomment-814829 Sun, 07 Dec 2014 20:31:19 +0000 Good to hear yours has gotten abit better, I feel like its never going to go away atm! So drowsy as well 🙁 I’ll try some milk now hopefully itll soothe it abit. I need to get my energy up for Wednesday when I actually have to leave my bed – havent slept so much in my life xxx

In reply to - Laura posted an update Day 4 PO – in absolute agony when I try and swallow (bit of a nightmare when taking all of the drugs they’ve prescribed me), think I’m bruised from the tubes that were put down my throat. […] ]]> 3156180521d407262611faf6bf6ad423 Laura posted an update: Day 4 PO - in absolute agony when I try and swallow (bit of […] https://space.mya.co.uk/activity/p/814702/ Sun, 07 Dec 2014 11:57:18 +0000 Day 4 PO – in absolute agony when I try and swallow (bit of a nightmare when taking all of the drugs they’ve prescribed me), think I’m bruised from the tubes that were put down my throat. also have really bad earache…think I spoke too soon about having no pain whatsoever haha

]]> 6 86ea18324fda73b01a8ebe8d541f8597 Laura started the topic Dried blood in nose? in the forum Archive http://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/dried-blood-in-nose/ Fri, 05 Dec 2014 12:22:07 +0000 I still have the blue gauze and tape under my nose which I have to change every few hours due to my nose still bleeding (is this normal 2 days PO?)…when changing it I’ve been trying to clean the dried blood with a makeup wipe however it won’t budge. Its stuck inside my nose and all the way around the tip, however I’m scared if I wipe it too hard…[Read more]

]]> 2c373a5c3e8cc93e4d96fcae402b24b5 Laura started the topic Photos/Instagram for Rhino in the forum Archive http://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/photosinstagram-for-rhino/ Thu, 04 Dec 2014 13:33:49 +0000 Hiya again!

If anyone is interested I have uploaded a before and after shot on here (only day 1 post op so can’t really see results just yet!). I have made an instagram if anyone wants to follow my rhino journey: laura_myarhino
xxx

]]> f3382dbf3b9e500afd039eca4ce8a714 Laura posted an update: Day 1..no pain but feeling really bunged up like I have a […] https://space.mya.co.uk/activity/p/813889/ Thu, 04 Dec 2014 06:06:56 +0000 Day 1..no pain but feeling really bunged up like I have a cold. Also starting to get a bad throat from breathing through mouth..packing getting taking out this morning!

]]> 0 0d8d9086fced67f2628a8cb4eb349867 Laura posted an update: Out of surgery now chilling in my little hospital bedroom! […] https://space.mya.co.uk/activity/p/813724/ Wed, 03 Dec 2014 20:13:34 +0000 Out of surgery now chilling in my little hospital bedroom! Nose wont stop bleeding but no pain whatsoever 🙂

]]> 0 9b6e37efb271691051d32584ad3d5eb5 Laura started the topic Out of surgery! in the forum Archive http://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/out-of-surgery-3/ Wed, 03 Dec 2014 18:41:29 +0000 Had my rhino with Frati today..currently in my little en suite bedroom with ice packs on my face because Im bleeding loads! Nurses at bridgewater are so lovely and helpful 🙂 will uploads pics tomorrow!

]]> 40d957bb4957a90059389cdeeb1e4675 Laura started the topic Surgery on Wednesday...overcome with nerves! in the forum Archive http://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/surgery-on-wednesday-overcome-with-nerves/ Mon, 01 Dec 2014 23:23:55 +0000 Ahh so tomorrow I will be heading to Manchester ready to have rhino with Mr Frati and I’ve never been more terrified/anxious/nervous. My best friend is going to regret coming with me because I’m going to be flapping so much! I’ve never been put under anaesthetic before and I’m worried I’m going to come out with something daft when I come around…[Read more]

]]> c8de39f7de0f39050ab23f082f8b2dc9 Laura replied to the topic Finances in the forum Finance http://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/finances/#post-792275 Mon, 01 Dec 2014 19:48:37 +0000 I’m getting mya finance and paying over the course of 3 years…works out about £ a month 🙂 xx

]]> 2b4f53bbc608cf492e2b48513600ff72 Laura posted a new activity comment https://space.mya.co.uk/activity/p/810885/#acomment-812541 Mon, 01 Dec 2014 18:03:03 +0000 Thank youu 🙂 x

In reply to - Laura posted an update This time next week I’ll have a new face haha…scary but exciting prospect! ]]> a00ca880a0a8e716f5edcffc0a23672f Laura posted an update: Got my admission time for wednesday...all feels very real now! https://space.mya.co.uk/activity/p/812540/ Mon, 01 Dec 2014 18:02:49 +0000 Got my admission time for wednesday…all feels very real now!

]]> 0 6951b1d703f6f762bfd24ff01df70e81 Laura changed their profile picture https://space.mya.co.uk/activity/p/812050/ Sat, 29 Nov 2014 20:32:38 +0000 0 e8716e6fa8eadce60ea1d64ff70a0c35 Laura posted an update: This time next week I'll have a new face haha...scary but […] https://space.mya.co.uk/activity/p/810885/ Wed, 26 Nov 2014 19:43:06 +0000 This time next week I’ll have a new face haha…scary but exciting prospect!

]]> 1 3b7391d616251ef318c1f6d618948c76 Laura started the topic Rhino tips? in the forum Archive http://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/rhino-tips/ Sun, 23 Nov 2014 21:21:44 +0000 Just over a week to go until my rhino with Mr Frati…flown by!!

I know theres a boobie bible floating around – just wondering what everyones main tips/advice would be for rhino patients?

I know the V pillow is a massive help so thats first on my list!

xxx

]]> c71bb579409b2b4e08ea893071af2eb5 Laura and laweeza are now friends https://space.mya.co.uk/activity/p/809086/ Sat, 22 Nov 2014 21:32:21 +0000 0 12cbb1590176acd0c9c5f97b38b97260 Laura and are now friends https://space.mya.co.uk/activity/p/808785/ Sat, 22 Nov 2014 11:18:57 +0000 0 dd0da169c89eea925988cd49d72353e0 Laura and Rinx ♥ are now friends https://space.mya.co.uk/activity/p/808078/ Thu, 20 Nov 2014 09:26:56 +0000 0 52e008b872d1633d050bb4f5236b2493 Laura posted a new activity comment https://space.mya.co.uk/activity/p/785918/#acomment-806335 Sun, 16 Nov 2014 12:10:28 +0000 I rang them straight away after my consult with Frati and they said they’d get back to me in the next couple of days with details of what he had put in my notes and my amended finance agreement etc…they didn’t I had to call them about 3 times haha. I’ll be glad when its all done and over with its a lot more stress than I anticipated. Have you…[Read more]

In reply to - Laura and Zoe are now friends ]]> 8f01d08d91a4d260e439f0ec27516d1c Laura started the topic Heard nothing since my pre-op? in the forum Archive http://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/heard-nothing-since-my-pre-op/ Sat, 15 Nov 2014 10:53:49 +0000 Had my pre op on 27/10 and I’ve heard nothing from MYA since then, shall I take this as no news is good news? My surgery is in 18 days so I’ve got to the point where I’m worrying about everything and praying nothing goes wrong before then seeing as its so close!

]]> 8ca4adc3d01e988d4ea0d74a9e3c6e15 Laura posted a new activity comment https://space.mya.co.uk/activity/p/803947/#acomment-804621 Wed, 12 Nov 2014 17:17:37 +0000 Something to do with filing down the bone and removing cartilage from the tip i think? I dont remember much from my consultation it went by really quick! Oo where you getting it done? X

In reply to - Laura posted an update 3 weeks to go ahhh! ]]> b895f4244e79718c7741d1ce5391a261 Laura posted an update: 3 weeks to go ahhh! https://space.mya.co.uk/activity/p/803947/ Tue, 11 Nov 2014 10:12:33 +0000 3 weeks to go ahhh!

]]> 2 eb3a5d8554de1ccde9efefdddf6193da Laura changed their profile picture https://space.mya.co.uk/activity/p/803745/ Mon, 10 Nov 2014 20:43:13 +0000 0 da79095165807f70f2d7bbba1fd7a6ea Laura started the topic Smoking? in the forum Archive http://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/smoking-43/ Mon, 10 Nov 2014 20:35:14 +0000 So I have my rhino in just over 3 weeks, been told I should stop smoking 2 weeks before. Will I get away with an e-cig or is that just as bad? Dunno how I feel about going cold turkey but I know obviously its for the best for the healing process etc!

]]> b8b9e67e84ffb401d2ccd59528a85f3f Laura and sherry are now friends https://space.mya.co.uk/activity/p/800115/ Sun, 02 Nov 2014 11:36:56 +0000 0 e98d9da2915b0e5312bf43732c6acf2b Laura's profile was updated https://space.mya.co.uk/activity/p/793817/ Fri, 17 Oct 2014 21:11:37 +0100 0 1d1a02ad85ef7b65990686918b87930f Laura started the topic Completely stressing out :( in the forum Archive http://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/completely-stressing-out/ Fri, 17 Oct 2014 21:10:12 +0100 So after my initial consultation I signed up for the finance agreement as sent by my PC – was quoted for closed rhino but was told this could easily be amended if I saw the surgeon and I needed the more expensive open procedure. Paid the deposit and was approved for the finance. Saw Dr Frati who confirmed I needed the open so my finance was…[Read more]

]]> ae76a033a5534a48a1878dcfae5be9e5 Laura and Zoe are now friends https://space.mya.co.uk/activity/p/785918/ Tue, 30 Sep 2014 21:58:10 +0100 2 f37b3ded6cd189332585de1f61acde7d Laura replied to the topic finance.... what happens next? in the forum Archive http://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/finance-what-happens-next/#post-779137 Mon, 29 Sep 2014 18:39:34 +0100 With mine the deposit was 10% of the procedure cost xx

]]> 92159f26fb99e15d1294cffb50c6e2e5 Laura started the topic Pre Op Appointment in the forum Archive http://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/pre-op-appointment-6/ Mon, 29 Sep 2014 16:49:24 +0100 I was just curious how long the pre op appointment with the nurse usually lasts and what it generally entails (getting rhinoplasty btw!)

Also my surgery is booked for 3rd December and my pre op for 29th November which seems quite close together…will this give them enough time to contact my GP etc?

xx

]]> 0b2d1cf68419732094b0e34b0033a3a9 Laura and Hollie are now friends https://space.mya.co.uk/activity/p/784726/ Mon, 29 Sep 2014 10:56:22 +0100 0 013ad328f6559011850ea55d085a9f32 Laura and Emily are now friends https://space.mya.co.uk/activity/p/784537/ Sun, 28 Sep 2014 21:30:48 +0100 0 5a5baecc76756ba90c0a51a2ac8e2802 Laura's profile was updated https://space.mya.co.uk/activity/p/784472/ Sun, 28 Sep 2014 21:14:59 +0100 0 8e2f4525232866477d9d6b7cc6391603 Laura and Tina are now friends https://space.mya.co.uk/activity/p/784459/ Sun, 28 Sep 2014 21:01:16 +0100 0 c4033bd0f959d9c9406ab4c75d56f3d8 Laura started the topic All happening so quickly!! in the forum Archive http://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/all-happening-so-quickly/ Thu, 25 Sep 2014 18:40:02 +0100 Decided to pay my deposit tomorrow so I can secure 3rd December for my rhinoplasty in Manchester with Dr Frati!

Only had my initial consultation yesterday but I’ve been wanting the surgery since I was 13 so i’m too impatient to wait! Got my consultation with Dr Frati on 10th October 🙂

Has anybody else here had rhinoplasty with Dr Frati and how…[Read more]

]]> 93100d0c315f4efbbd90507e9f0263af Laura changed their profile picture https://space.mya.co.uk/activity/p/782560/ Wed, 24 Sep 2014 15:15:49 +0100 0 013d14a119f45a7c084fb58106c46bf3 Laura started the topic Best time to apply for finance? in the forum Archive http://www.mya.co.uk/mya-space/mya-forums/topic/best-time-to-apply-for-finance/ Wed, 24 Sep 2014 15:14:08 +0100 Hiya….just had my first consultation for rhinoplasty…just about to book my surgeon consultation! Was just wondering when the best time would be to apply for the Mya finance through pay4less? I haven’t arranged a surgery date or anything yet so not sure to wait until I have a date before applying?

I know you have to pay the deposit through…[Read more]

]]> b035db2e6a246c7919865625d78fd3c5 Laura became a registered member https://space.mya.co.uk/activity/p/782556/ Wed, 24 Sep 2014 15:11:38 +0100 0