Post-op - Day 9

I slept fairly well last night without the splint. I was a little nervous about hitting it while I was sleeping so I taped it to give it a little bit of protection and also to help with the swelling. I first taped under the tip with a long piece of tape and then brought it up the bridge of my nose. I pinched the tape underneath my tip to make it more snug. I took another piece and placed it above my tip at the lower portion of my bridge. I am going to continue to tape my nose and night and also during the day while I am home. I have read that it does help is post-op swelling after the splint is removed. Also, it is a comfort thing -- I feel my nose is more supported and protected with the tape on. The doctor also recommended doing a nasal massage a few times a day for the next two weeks. It is a little tender when I perform this massage but I know it will help.