3 months ago I learned that you should be able to breathe through your nose. 8 days ago I underwent extensive reconstructive sinus surgery. Today I got out my stitches and splints and breathed a real breath through my nose for the first time in 26 years. It's silly but I cried.

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image showing 3 months ago I learned that you should be able to breathe through your nose. 8 days ago I underwent extensive reconstructive sinus surgery. Today I got out my stitches and splints and breathed a real breath through my nose for the first time in 26 years. It's silly but I cried.

taylaurtots on February 4th, 2021 at 01:56 UTC »

Just to be clear, I got air only through the left side of my nose and then very little. My nostrils completely collapsed with every breath. I got enough to not know something was weird but not enough to ever independently breathe through my nose.

MjolnirPants on February 4th, 2021 at 02:49 UTC »

My wife went through the same surgery right before we met, and to this day, 20+ years later, she stops and takes a deep breath through her nose every time she steps outside.

I always thought it was adorable, and it makes me happy to think there's someone else out there, doing the same.

Momoflies on February 4th, 2021 at 02:52 UTC »

How greatly has your sense of smell increased?