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so, I see I don't update this very often. yikes. I am still around, just got stuff going on ya know. Honestly, I don't even know who reads this blog but I am guessing my nose surgery is not new news. So, yes, Had sinus surgery March 3rd. I have been having pretty constant headaches for about 10 years or so. I've figured they were just from allergies but they are annoying and get in my way ya know. So I ended up getting an x-ray of my face. Showed a bad infection. went on antibiotics and then got a CT scan. That showed a HUGE cyst in my face (sinus) that was filled with infection. I was given the only option being surgery to remove it and open up the passageways in my nose. The plan was to do both sides of my nose. The cyst filled up 100% of one side but other than headaches and pressure I didn't notice it. So my mom (who is the best in the world) flew down from VA to be with me and I went into surgery. I was knocked out for it so I don't remember much but was told the dr cut an artery as he was beginning, stopped the bleeding, and continued on that side getting the cyst out and opening the passages by breaking out some tiny bones in my nose. Lovely, eh. But b/c of the artery he didn't do the other side but as there is no infection now on that side he isn't planning on doing that side. I had my nose packed with gauze for a week and that is a truly disgusting feeling having wet bloody gauze stuck up your nose.

So, I still have headaches and am still not 100% but am ok. I still have some funky stuff happening in my nose and can smell and taste old blood which is disgusting. I am hoping that clears up soon. I've been doing saline rinses but feel like I am drowning in the ocean and am on nasal sprays but still having some trouble. Its annoying b/c I look normal and feel like I SHOULD feel better but I am really not. I am better than post-surgery but not better than pre-surgery.

To all those who brought me food after surgery that was super sweet. I felt very loved.

Well, I am exhausted from work and all and still am not sleeping soundly so I better go to bed. Overall, I am ok though. really.