Ever Have Septoplasty?

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Have you ever had septoplasty? Over the last couple years, I've been realizing how difficult it is to breathe through my nose. I can't kiss my husband w/o turning my head after seconds. I am one of the people that takes longest while eating. I have to chew, swallow, and then breathe. One day, I was @ my family doctor's office and decided to ask about it. She looked up w/her scope. When she said, "Have you ever broken your nose?", I knew something wasn't right. I said, "What, a deviated setpum?!" Of course, that's what it was. So, I was scheduled w/an ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat Specialist). He said not only was my septum deviated (slanted), it was "S" shaped. "OOH, great!" So, I was scheduled for septoplasty with reduction of the turbinates. The day after, the packing was removed. "Ouch!" That literally stunned me for a second. Sorry for the description; but, it was as if I had a tampon up each nostril with the strings tied @ the bottom (near my upper lip). My mother was in the room and watched. She couldn't believe how much packing was up there! Now, it's a week later. Well, tomorrow, it'll be a week. I still can't fully breathe through my nose. They said that could take up to about a month. My nose is still sore. Feels like I had a major bump. And, it's kinda "drippy" and I can't blow it for about 2 weeks. Anyone else have a similar experience?