So as of now it is official: I'm finally getting my deviated septum fixed.
Yes I'm talking about my nose septum which has been deviated since I was born. After having spent 30 years of being able to breathe through mostly one nostril I want to be able to fully breathe in air through both nostrils.
Like the doctor said, it's a quality of life issue. And I want a higher quality damn-it!
So what do they do to fix your septum? Well basically they put you under full narcosis, slice your nose open, break the cartilege and straighten it. Then put a splint on each side of the nose which I'll wear for about 2 weeks. After that they'll be removed and my nose will be as good as new. Or, worst case scenario, like Michael Jackson.
Also need to get some "blood work" done before surgery is done. Which means they wanna stick some needles in me. I can't even remember the last time they drew my blood.
I must admit I'm nervous about the whole thing though. Sweaty hand palms etc.
Thing is I've never had surgery before aside from the tonsils being removed when I was still in primary school. My mom gave me a small stuffed panda bear to comfort me. But I remember wanting it before having my tonsils taken out haha.
I do remember giving my mom quite a hard time over this panda bear and I know for a fact that my nerves will be just as shot when I head to the hospital on December 19 to get my septum fixed.
But no mom around this time.
Anyone wanna volunteer?
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