Update.
I got a septoplasty, turbinate reduction, and adenoidectomy last week.
The adenoid removal wasn't planned, but apparently when my doctor began the operation the adenoid was abnormally large so he went ahead and cut that out.
Got my splints removed yesterday and it felt like I could breathe life. I was mentally prepared for all the nose poking until my left nostril wouldn't stop bleeding so the doc had to pack in a dissolvable gauze. Extremely uncomfortable for about five minutes. Gauze will remain for about a day or two.
The majority of the pain has been from the adenoid removal. It feels like I've been punched in the throat whenever I swallow. This has caused really bad tension pain in my neck and shoulders, back of my head, and ears. Pain killers will definitely help but since I'm back to work I try to bear with the pain. It sucks but it's manageable and overall very temporary. Highly recommend for anyone with breathing problems.
Damn, I experience short term memory loss pretty regularly and have been diagnosed with sleep apnea. I do have a cpap machine and that has helped, why not try that instead of surgery?
My cpap machine had never really helped so hopefully it'll be useful, if I even still need it after I completely recover.