Septoplasty surgery in the operating room usually results in about a 5/10 pain score, with post patients taking pain meds about 5 days. The nose will be sensitive to touch for about 2 weeks. There may be blood drainage from the nose for about 2-3 days. We don't want any heavy exercise or plane flights for two weeks because bleeding risk is elevated early on. People generally are not "laid up" or "staying in bed" more than about 18 hours - usually patients are up and about but sore.