SEPTOPLASTY?

Anyone had surgery to correct a deviated septum? How long were you out of the h2o? Is it harder to regulate your exhalation on face-up SDK's than it was before? I had the corrective surgery for the twin sister problem - enlarged turbinates which basically creates very tiny nasal airway passages (I was always a mouth breather until this surgery that I had last year). :eek: My surgeon almost fully removed the *enlarged turbinates.* I had to stay out of the water for 8 weeks last year. But, I was allowed to start walking for exercise (even w/ light weights) after 4 weeks. All I can say is that the surgery was completely worth it as I can breathe correctly now through my nose (on land). Finally! I'm not sure if it's anatomical or psychological or both, but I feel I can do everything better now in the water - including holding my breath longer and performing better SDK's on front and back. No issues whatsoever in exhaling in the water. I saw a time improvement across the board in my races and during practices 5 months post the surgery (went lifetime masters bests). For a surgical procedure, it was quite painless and easy. Do you need to undergo the surgery?

Anyone had surgery to correct a deviated septum? How long were you out of the h2o? Is it harder to regulate your exhalation on face-up SDK's than it was before? I had the corrective surgery for the twin sister problem - enlarged turbinates which basically creates very tiny nasal airway passages (I was always a mouth breather until this surgery that I had last year). :eek: My surgeon almost fully removed the *enlarged turbinates.* I had to stay out of the water for 8 weeks last year. But, I was allowed to start walking for exercise (even w/ light weights) after 4 weeks. All I can say is that the surgery was completely worth it as I can breathe correctly now through my nose (on land). Finally! I'm not sure if it's anatomical or psychological or both, but I feel I can do everything better now in the water - including holding my breath longer and performing better SDK's on front and back. No issues whatsoever in exhaling in the water. I saw a time improvement across the board in my races and during practices 5 months post the surgery (went lifetime masters bests). For a surgical procedure, it was quite painless and easy. Do you need to undergo the surgery?