Surgery.......

In a couple of weeks time, I will be going in to get some surgery done on my nose.

For the last ten years or so, I've had severe Sinus problems (ie, with breathing through my nose, and having it feel as though its blocked up all the time, etc). I went to see the doctor a while back and we decided to try to get me seen by a specialist through the public health system. Basically, that never happened, as my condition was not deemed 'life threatening'. So I went back and decided to get it done privately (as it could not be covered by health insurance, due to it being a pre-existing condition).

Anyway, finally saw a specialist today, who told me that all of my sinuses were 'diseased' and had to be removed through endoscopic surgery. I also have to get a Septoplasty done at the same time, as my Septum is crooked, and is pretty much blocking off my left nostril! (see above picture).

I'm still in a bit of shock from hearing all this, I knew it was bad, but I didn't realise just how bad. The cost is another bone of contention..... around 10k all up, which I'm still finding hard to accept.

Luckily for me, Tim has been great throughout all of this, so understanding and good to me. I feel so lucky to have his support and love.