I think what you've gone through is pretty tough, elephant. When they stop my breathing I will be completely asleep, and when I wake up I will be able to breathe better than I have in five years. If that and the saddle nose deformity (which really doesn't look that bad -- even my kids have never pointed it out) are the worst things I will have to deal with, I will consider myself lucky. I look at some of you who have lost your kidneys, sight, hearing -- a 20 minute surgery doesn't seem so bad (although I am aware of course it will likely have to be done a few times).