June 01, 2010

my new nose.....


All of this started because I continually get sinus infections. There are no allergy pills, nasal wash, Netty pot, or nasal spray that can prevent me from getting sick. They ordered a CT of my sinuses and discovered that I have a 4mm deviated septum in my right nostril. They also followed that up with an allergy test to see exactly that keeps making me sick. The results were quite shocking. Nothing. That is right, I am allergic to nothing! So, after much debate of my options, keep getting sick or have surgery to remove the blockage. So, my doctor and I discussed and surgery it is. I just met with my surgeon, as he was checking out my nose and getting a game plan, he also noticed that when I take in a deep breath through my nose, my left nostril collapses. Perfect! This explains a lot! Anytime I have ever gone running I have never been able to breathe through my nose. No Wonder! How exciting! Wish I would have known about that collapse a long time ago! It would have been a game changer for running! So my right nostril is almost nonexistent and my left one collapses! GREAT combo folks!

Next Tuesday I have surgery to rebuild my nose. Not as glamorous as it sounds; the doctor prepared me that my nose will be bigger.... My family is known for its wide honkers and I always thought that I had escaped the "warren" nose... Alas, I have not. The "warren" nose is quite great I have come to find out. It is a nose that can stand the test of time, wide allowing adequate air flow and strong enough that air flow does not make it collapse. I look forward to my new wider nose. AND, my new great sense of smell! I am so excited, I can only imagine that I will be able to walk out my front door and smell the Veteran's Honor Roses that bloom right beside my porch. Now that will be amazing!

4 comments:

  1. Well that'll be great if it means no more getting sick at all! And you'll get to breathe and run!

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  2. maybe you wont snort anymore when you laugh ;-)

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  3. ahhhh, Sarah you would totally miss the snort. You would probably request it. ;-)

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  4. i would most definitely miss the snort!!! but anything that makes you feel better is worth it!

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