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A member asked:

Is it normal to lose weight after having your deviated septum repaired?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Anthony Sclafani answered

Specializes in Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

No: Septoplasty recovery is generally fairly quick and is not associated with weight loss.

Dr Achong agreed

Answered 3/26/2013

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Septoplasty: people respond to surgery in different ways. if the weight loss continues, see your doctor.

Answered 11/5/2014

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I'm getting a septoplasty and correcting a deviated septum which surgery is 2 hrs .I'm a weightlifter so when can I start lifting weights ?

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I have deviated septum.I totally lost my mind and concentration when exposed to fan/ac.If I slept at night with fan on I totally lose my mind/attention in next day.The things that I can remember in non ac room cannot be rememb in an ac room. plz help?

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