Sorry to hear of some continued struggles Phil, but you are rather amazing and to be admired. No fears of sharing all of your plugs/boils/blood and guts for the benefit of any Weggie that speaks English!! Thanks for all of your shares as they enlighten the entire bunch of us. I have read of Dr Lebovics and his solid gold reputation...and consider that an option if we feel compelled to travel. There are no Vasculitis "Experts" in Texas.

Alison has been treated at Mayo, Rochester several times (pulmy= Ulrich Specks, and a couple of ENT procedures there...it's just a long way from home).

Don, do you mind detailing a bit about your recovery....was this an inpatient procedure, or day surgery? How long was your recovery? Did she give you any indication of possible scenarios if your septum was not as strong as it evidently was? (I am concerned that my daughter's may be friable) Thanks!

Jane