Nose Surgery



Last month SM had surgery on his nose for a deviated septum that was caused when he was 19 or 20 years old and the septum didn't stop growing when it was supposed to and it tweaked.  This caused blockage in the nasal passage and made it hard for him to breath.  He had a 90% blockage on one side and a 50% blockage on the other. 

I think SM was very brave to do this surgery.  He was motivated by the thought of being able to breath easier, especially when on a run.  The surgery required him not to exercise for two weeks but for the first three days he was not feeling very well at all.  After the first three days he was able to lay down flat and began feel a little more normal.

This is what he looked like after a few days and after the bleeding slowed down.  His nose is a little swollen in this photo but he's now back to normal, with the ability to breath a lot easier!  I love that man!