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Shattered Nose

I was recently jumped in an alley two Friday nights ago and had my nose shattered.  After a CT Scan they found that I had two bone breaks (one 3mm separation and one 1 mm separation) as well as a deviated septum (my septum was rocked.)  From a historical perspective, I broke my nose in a sports related injury at the age of 16 and never received treatment despite breathing problems from a deviated septum.  As a result of this most recent injury, my inability to breath, and a crooked nose, I opted for reconstructive surgery.  Fortunately I heal very quickly and my swelling went down enough for me to have the surgery six days after my incident.  I know that I did not have the basic rhinoplastic nose job, and that it was a much more sophisticated.  It is now four days after surgery and I am curious as to know what I am in for from a recovery standpoint.  Has anyone had multiple nose breaks or serious nose breaks?  Is it common to bleed profusely after the surgery for days?  I bled for two days straight every time I swallowed or made really any facial movement.  I am to be meeting with my surgeon in two days however I am anxious to know what I am in for.  What kind of limitations am I in for over the next few weeks/months?  Exercise limitations?  When can I have sex? Get back to the Gym?  What happens if I re-injure my nose and or if I  accidentally bump it in the initial stages after surgery how susceptible is the nose?   Are there altitude/weather related limitations?  

In serious nasal fractures...does total reconstructive surgery always work out?  I have a nose splint but I worry that every time my nose hurts from a facial movement that I have just ruined the work that they did inside.
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For more context in relation to the original fractured nose at age 16, I'm 24 now.

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