Back in 02 I was diagnosed with a deviated septum. While not bad.. I didn't want to take the time off work. Fast forward to 08 or so. I was getting sinus infections every 3-4 months. It sucked hardcore. I was on antibiotics all the time. I was on Biaxin and then took so much of that it didn't do much so the ear, nose, throat doc gave me the anti for Anthrax. That helped for a few years and I said fuck it, I'm getting the surgery done.
Had it done, took 90 Percs in 3 weeks and was stone pretty much the whole time. After a week the doc pulled out the 3" long splints in my nose holding my septum together and I could breath. Ever since then, I haven't gotten a sinus infection more than 1-2 times a year.
If I had to do it again, I would. It's not that bad.