The Daily Populous Thursday February 4th, 2021 morning edition
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.
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.
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.
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?