On Friday, April 25th I had surgery to repair an “S” shaped deviated septum and remove the polyps that had developed inside my nasal passages and each of my sinus cavities. It was major surgery, and all went well, though the recovery has been slow-going.

Today, I went in for my 1st post-op appointment. First, we found out the lab results…no Cancer! ! Then, they had to numb my nasal passages so the doctor could remove the stitches and the 4 spacers (2 on each side) she had placed in my nose during the surgery. She also suctioned out all of the areas…which was EXTREMELY unpleasant. Just imagine the same suction device a dentist uses going up your nose and into your sinuses…The sound alone is enough to turn your stomach, let alone the sensation :(  In the end, it was all worth it.

After she cleared the first side, she asked me to close my mouth and breathe in. For the first time in my life, I knew what it felt like to breathe freely. In that moment, I couldn’t even speak. The tears began streaming down my face. I could feel air flowing freely through my nostril, and it was a wonderful sensation. When it was all over, we walked outside to the car, and I could smell the air! I am experiencing some scents for the first time, and it is just amazing. Praise God!!