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I had a deviated septum surgery. OMG it seriously was the best surgery I've had. LOL. I say this because my septum was so crooked and I had an overabundance of sinuses (which they removed) so breathing at night (when trying to sleep) was incredibly difficult.

Mine was a completely outpatient procedure. Afterwords they essentially stuck two "tampons" up my nose, to help with the blood clotting. I did spit up blood for the first 24 hours of the surgery. My face (especially my cheeks) became raw. I had to have a guaze pad covering my nose and the tape went across my cheeks. The first couple of nights it was uncomfortable to sleep. My parents made a "bed" up for me on the coach, so I could be more propped up. The "tampons" in my nose stayed in for like 3-4 days. Boy did it feel good when those things came out!

I had the surgery back in 98 and haven't had to have it again. I met a woman who had to have the surgery (removing of the sinuses) every two years! I can now breathe at night without having to use breathe right strips daily or being propped up. The only times I get so congested at night that it makes it difficult to breathe (and therefore sleep) is when I'm sick. Otherwise, it truly was the best surgery I've ever had. LOL.