3 weeks post-op

It's been 3 weeks now.  I'm so pleased with how my recovery has gone.  My bruising has faded to the point that I'm not embarrassed to go out in public again, just little marks left around my cheekbones.  I feel good; there is little if any tenderness anymore, especially around my nose which seems to be where I felt it the most if I accidentally bumped it.  My vision is still not where it needs to be, but I'm able to see, just with a little more blurring than before.  I'm still using the antibiotic ointment at bedtime as I'm still seeing some swelling in my eyes. I'm also still using the nasal antibiotic spray each evening.  My incisions are incredibly nearly invisible. 

I'm still taking care not to blow my nose; I've given in to the urge a couple of times, only gently blowing it, but each time I've experienced small amounts of pinkish-blood in my Kleenex. There is obviously a reason I was warned not to blow my nose, so I'd better behave!  My doctor says this is only until the internal stitches are healed and stents come out. 

I've also been sneezing a lot - sometimes 5-6 times in a row!  Although I'm not completely conscious of it, there is a slight tickle up in my nose, most likely caused by the stents, and I think that is the cause.  The doctor had warned me to sneeze with an open mouth, so I've been following that advice (not very lady-like).    My nose feels stuffy a lot of the time...it is the change of seasons now and weather change always does that to me, so I blame the weather, not the surgery this time.