While I generally post about the physical trials I face, I rarely have an opportunity to post about physical accomplishments. I rejoice in the fact that today I can post some good news!
In March, I had my sinus surgery (second one in my lifetime). It took my ENT quite a while to approve the surgery considering I had already had one. However, after many tests, he realized that my problems were for real, that the surgery would be beneficial to me, and he agreed to do it.
I haven't had any taste or smell for over six years. I have chronic sinusitis with a sinus infection every month. I feel sick all of the time.
Since my surgery, I feel like a new woman.
In fact, the hardest part of the year for me physically is in the summer when I am in tree-laden (read mold-laden) northern Michigan.
Not this year. Not one sinus infection.
And as of today, I still have my taste and smell. That's four months now of tasting and smelling.
I went to another follow-up appointment today with my ENT, and after another painful scope, he said everything looks good.
And that makes me smile. Like a really, really big smile.
The only downside? Now that I can taste salmon, I realize that I don't like it. At all.
A small price to pay, don't you think?
In March, I had my sinus surgery (second one in my lifetime). It took my ENT quite a while to approve the surgery considering I had already had one. However, after many tests, he realized that my problems were for real, that the surgery would be beneficial to me, and he agreed to do it.
I haven't had any taste or smell for over six years. I have chronic sinusitis with a sinus infection every month. I feel sick all of the time.
Since my surgery, I feel like a new woman.
In fact, the hardest part of the year for me physically is in the summer when I am in tree-laden (read mold-laden) northern Michigan.
Not this year. Not one sinus infection.
And as of today, I still have my taste and smell. That's four months now of tasting and smelling.
I went to another follow-up appointment today with my ENT, and after another painful scope, he said everything looks good.
And that makes me smile. Like a really, really big smile.
The only downside? Now that I can taste salmon, I realize that I don't like it. At all.
A small price to pay, don't you think?
Really? What wonderful results from your latest surgery! I so hope that you keep feeling well can continue to enjoy smelling and tasting delicious foods. Just stay away from the salmon.
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