I am a 68 year old female, diagnosed with Wegeners a year ago. Before I tell you the big picture, I will tell you what I am dealing with tonight. I have two holes in my nose, one on either side of my nostril. I will be seeing my ENT (who diagnosed me) tomorrow. I just looked up what this surgery is all about -three years of surgeries, ribs and cartilage from other parts of your body! I am not up for this. My nose has not fallen on the outside.....yet. I have a bright, caring rheumatologist.