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Bodybuilder Vitaliy Ugolnikov, better known to fans as \u201cGood Vito<\/a>,\u201d has revealed that he recently underwent surgery in hopes of improving his breathing and ending a decade-long dependency on nasal sprays.<\/strong><\/p>\n The Russian bodybuilding star shared the update with fans on Instagram<\/a>, explaining that years of relying on decongestant sprays had reached a breaking point and that surgery was the only long-term solution.<\/p>\n The procedure marks another health hurdle<\/a> for the rising Men\u2019s Open competitor, who has battled multiple injuries<\/a> and surgeries throughout his bodybuilding career.<\/p>\n In his Instagram post, Good Vito explained that he had become dependent on nasal sprays over the last 10 years and hopes the surgery will finally allow him to breathe normally again. [Translation]<\/p>\n \u201cI used around 900 nasal sprays over the last 10 years, approximately 15 liters of oxymetazoline and other vasoconstrictor sprays.<\/p>\n The dependence on these sprays followed me for 10 years.<\/p>\n The time has come to have surgery to get rid of this once and for all.<\/p>\n I really hope this helps me breathe better and feel better.<\/p>\n Thank you, doctors.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n While Good Vito did not disclose the exact medical details of the procedure, his comments suggest it was related to chronic nasal obstruction and long-term use of decongestant sprays. Prolonged use of medications such as oxymetazoline can sometimes lead to rebound congestion, creating a cycle where users become increasingly reliant on the sprays to breathe comfortably.<\/p>\n For a bodybuilder carrying more than 275 pounds of muscle<\/a> during the offseason, improved breathing could have benefits both inside and outside the gym.<\/p>\n This is not the first time Good Vito has been forced to deal with medical issues during his bodybuilding journey.<\/p>\n In early 2024, Ugolnikov underwent successful umbilical hernia surgery ahead of the competitive season. The procedure temporarily interrupted his training but allowed him to address a condition that can be common among strength athletes exposed to years of heavy lifting<\/a> and abdominal pressure.<\/p>\n Before that, he also dealt with a serious knee injury after a guest posing appearance in Brazil. During the event, Good Vito jumped off the stage while interacting with fans and later revealed he may have torn a ligament in his knee. The injury occurred just weeks before he was expected to compete at the Europa Pro.<\/p>\n Despite the setback, Ugolnikov eventually returned to training and competition, continuing to build momentum as one of the most talked-about physiques in the Men\u2019s Open division.<\/p>\nGood Vito Reveals Years of Nasal Spray Use Led to Surgery<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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