7 days post op Rhino septoplasty, I can't taste or smell anything. My surgeon says it's normal, Is it really?

October 6, 2014
Asked By:RM85 in San Francisco, CA

Had a rhino septoplasty a week ago and I got the packing removed today but o still can't taste or smell anything event though I can breath from my nose. Please help is this normal or is it possible that I have lost my smell and taste senses during the surgery?