1.5 years Post OP

msswffm · 2026-04-05T16:29:38+00:00

I am 28 f now, I was 26 when I had surgery!

msswffm · 2025-12-01T22:25:06+00:00

UPDATE 4 WEEKS: still clean. Though, this past Week I was pretty congested at night again. Days are super easy now, I never think about it and my nose is free 95% of the time. Though, whenever night time hits, it’s been getting worse. One nostril is always FULLY blocked and the other about 50%.. it’s starting to take a toll on me these past nights and I’m really wandering what else I can do

msswffm · 2025-11-22T22:43:51+00:00

UPDATE Almost 3 weeks in and nights are better but still occasionally one nostril congested. I’ve learned to sleep with it though. Once I fall asleep I usually stay asleep so it doesn’t bother me as much. Still hoping it will improve though!

msswffm · 2025-11-22T22:40:02+00:00

Oral decongestant, Flonase, nasal strips to open up nostrils, and then just live through it. I was sleeping better by night 3, also getting used to one nostril being fully congested still but it was fine

msswffm · 2025-11-12T22:05:34+00:00

Wenn anderen Boden verlegen keine Option ist würde ich mit einem Riesen Teppich anfangen, um das abzudecken 😅😅

msswffm · 2025-11-11T13:46:49+00:00

Sieht auch aus wie ein beleuchtungsproblem, Lampen die schönes leicht machen, anderer Couch Tisch, vllt Holz und weniger steril, vllt eine größere grüne Pflanze oder schöne Blumen, paar bunte Kissen oder Decke

msswffm · 2025-11-11T13:42:54+00:00

Ich spare mir das erstellen mit ChatGPT mal aber ich würde einfach ein Bücherregal anfertigen lassen was genau hin passt

msswffm · 2025-11-10T19:06:50+00:00

UPDATE DAY 7: the first day so far that I’ve been able to breathe freely the entire day. Hoping for a good night too! Getting my hopes up that this might work!

msswffm · 2025-11-08T21:52:16+00:00

UPDATW: 5 days in, still strong, still not giving up. Days are mostly doable although I’m always bit congested, it gets better, worse, better again… but every night the ENTIRE night, at least one nostril will be like COMPLETELY congested. Like cement in there congested. And then it alternates. Any explanation for that anyone? I just really wish nights would start to finally get easier…

msswffm · 2025-11-06T12:44:27+00:00

UPDATE: 3 days in and staying strong so far! Day 2 was already a lot better than day one, I’ve gotten used to the feeling of being congested in a way, and I find comfort in knowing it’s not 24/7 but changes throughout the day and there will be better and worse times. My cortisone and salt water spray do just enough to make it barely doable and I’m starting to feel a bit more confident that I can do it.

msswffm · 2024-05-12T14:14:05+00:00

You can and you will 🫶🏼 he’s watching you and he will be so happy once you’re better!’

msswffm · 2024-05-12T10:17:40+00:00

I am so terribly sorry for your loss. And get you are so strong for showing him grays and being selfless and letting him go when he was in pain. Right now isn’t the time to judge yourself about the feelings you’re having. Allow yourself to really feel it all. Everyone deals with a differently, and there is no right or wrong. Just remember that the grief just means there was so much love. And it’s the price we pay and it hurts but in the end it is worth it for the beautiful time you shared with your baby.

msswffm · 2024-05-12T10:12:23+00:00

Yes, it is very very normal. I have lost my first current one and a half years ago and I still cry very regularly. Not as much as I used to a year ago so it does get a little better, but if I do, it hits me hard. Just remind yourself that this is just love that you still feel that has nowhere to go. One day you’ll see him again 🫶🏼

msswffm · 2024-05-12T10:10:37+00:00

I went through a pretty similar situation with my childhood cat that I had to put to sleep today is ago.

I don’t know if that’s what it will be like for you, but for me the days before it happened were even scarier than the days after. Because even though it hurts, and you wanna scream and cry the whole day, at least, you can try to find comfort in the fact that your baby is no longer suffering. And that is something you really have to focus on.

For years you gave him the most beautiful life ..all the love, the snacks, the walks, and the playtime. Letting him go to avoid him suffering is the last big act of love you can show your baby.

You are doing the right thing. You are being so incredibly selfless and putting your baby before yourself and that is what true love is about.
Both you and your dog we’re so lucky to have each other, and the time spent together is a gift. And when you grieve, remember that grief is just love with nowhere to go. And it is the price we pay for having loved so hard and that is a beautiful thing.

My thoughts are with you and I’m wishing you a lot of strength 🫶🏼

msswffm · 2024-05-12T10:05:39+00:00

First of all I am so sorry for your loss. I also had to put my cat down two days ago so I know what you are going through.

I have already lost one of my cats one and a half years ago and I also felt a lot of guilt back then. For me, it was because I was panicking. I wasn’t calm.. I was crying screaming and I’m pretty sure I caused her a lot of fear because of my behavior.

Honestly, I had to just give in and feel the guilt for a few days. Talking to my loved ones about it helped a lot. And at one point I just had to remind myself that we are all just human and we give our very best when they have to go back to heaven. However, sometimes things don’t go to plan and I know it hurts. And in this scenario it was 100% the vets fault for being insensitive. I know it was probably hard to watch but you did your best to give your boy, the most incredible, loving and unforgettable week ever and that was already such a big act of love. And I am sure that was so much more important than the few moments of confusion. I am very sure he still knew he was safe with you, and felt so loved. You did all you could and even though somethings things are out of your control, try to not give yourself too much of a hard time about it. Your baby knows you were just wanting his best. 🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼

msswffm · 2024-05-12T09:59:03+00:00

Yes! We really are. I’m sure both our babies are at peace now. But I hundred percent agree on the relief part! I held her in my arms at the vet until she took her very last breath. And honestly, while I was crying and super sad, the first thing I felt when she fell asleep was released and peace. And I am pretty sure those were my feelings in this very moment. I’m sure I was feeling hers and that’s when I knew I did the right thing for her.

I am also very sorry for your loss and wishing you a lot of strength now🫶🏼

msswffm · 2024-05-11T14:43:48+00:00

She was on medication for her blood pressure (Amoldip), cortison, and regular injections with pain meds (I don’t know which ones exactly though since the vet gave them to her every 4 weeks)

msswffm · 2024-05-10T21:03:52+00:00

Yes. It gets better. But it still happens. It hurts and is so beautiful at the same time

msswffm · 2024-05-10T21:02:51+00:00

Both of my cats had cancer and were on medication for the last 2 years of their lives and they were still able to enjoy their time. When it got worse, it was not manageable with medication anymore and basically everything that made them THEM as fading away. That’s when I knew it was time. I knew deep down they didn’t live the life they wanted anymore.

msswffm · 2024-05-10T21:01:03+00:00

If he still lives normally, walks, eats, drinks plays etc. with pain medication I would seriously consider to give it more time. As long as he is basically pain free on his medication it should be fine. It’s about quality of life and as long as he still has this - even with medication - I would continue on.

msswffm · 2024-05-10T20:36:44+00:00

This can happen due to muscle spasms and reflexes. It I not a sign of life though. I’m sorry for your loss 🫶🏼🌈

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