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Q: Septoplasty and turbinate reduction
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kellyw73
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Post op was HORRIBLE; on a scale from 1-10 - I was in 11 pain. OMG - I thought having to pass a kidney stone of 4 millimeters was rough, but this tops the cake for me. Thank goodness my ENT pulled the "tampon like" packing out immediately after the surgery so it wouldn't adhere to the inside of my nose and it relieved a bit of pain. I still have lots of dissolvable packing inside which seems to come out little by little here and there.
I used to get migraines prior to the surgery; but nothing like I've experienced over the past few days - WOW! I've lost 6 pounds in 3 days because I haven't had an appetite. Pain meds given to me just don't even touch the severe pain; but slowly, as each day goes by, I heal a little and feel a tad better.
I just really hope this surgery helps! This is my third "sinus" surgery; I've had two previous endoscopic surgeries (2003 and 2007) to open passage ways by previous doctor - but when that didn't help for the second time, I thought it was a good time to find a new ENT - and surely enough, after my CT scan, and before I even gave the images to the new ENT - I could tell my septum was crooked (just wonder why my previous dr. didn't pick that up - but, oh well.); and actually didn't even know I had "turbinates" until the new doc advised me that really only one interior was functioning (one extra large; other extra small). But, whatever - I just hope this helps in the long run. I was so tired of "being tired" - between my sinuses constantly having issues and my allergies, it was not pretty. I constantly had bags under my eyes, as if I didn't get enough sleep (when I had plenty).
So anyway - I'm now in my fourth day of recovery and still have nasal drip, although I took the "drip pads" off cuz I was getting red marks on my cheeks from the tape. Now i just carry a box of tissues. I can't sleep for more than hour, for some reason and it sucks. But I'm plenty well rested it seems.
Had my first cup of coffee today in 5 days (OMG! - lol) - it didn't taste like it did on Monday, that's for sure! It actually tasted burnt, almost? Today I can smell (yesterday I couldn't). Couldn't feel my nose yesterday; today I definitely can and it's sore and hurts! But I'm a tough cookie and will get through this - I just am excited to get well!!
PS: I wanted to add that since the surgery, I've had a continuous ringing in both ears also. From what I've read, all of my post-op symptoms are normal ones. And another odd thing to add is that I've been dreaming some crazy, bizzare stuff! I don't know if it's the pain meds or what? The roof of my mouth is numb. My teeth feel like I've been punched in the mouth a few times... Oh, I'm sure I could continue on listing stuff that's bothersome to me right now... but I won't bore you!
To all whose experiencing a similar recovery - be well!!
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Worrywart57
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Mommy90210
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maja8990
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summergirl9909
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SeptoplastyLady
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summergirl9909
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Wow, I am hoping to be able to say the same thing, Miss Septoplasty 
Three weeks post op and I can tell that all swelling except for the uppermost part of my nose has gone down. I am getting more nose breathing and less mouth breathing which is really wonderful. I don't know how people are able to sleep with their mouths open, I was so extremely dry.
I appreciate the post and I hope that I can say the same thing. I teach small children and I am hoping that I have a year of less sinusitis, sinus infections, and asthma. That would be truly amazing.
Good luck to all future septoplasty people.
Three weeks post op and I can tell that all swelling except for the uppermost part of my nose has gone down. I am getting more nose breathing and less mouth breathing which is really wonderful. I don't know how people are able to sleep with their mouths open, I was so extremely dry.
I appreciate the post and I hope that I can say the same thing. I teach small children and I am hoping that I have a year of less sinusitis, sinus infections, and asthma. That would be truly amazing.
Good luck to all future septoplasty people.
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ClaireS69
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xelfer
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nickinu
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Hey everyone,
I had a septoplasty and turbinates reduction on friday 23rd October, my god was i in pain!!
I was kept over night at the hospital, not that i slept much (and still don't) because my mouth dries up almost instantly and it wakes me up. I had my nose packed during surgery and had them taken out the following day, one of the most uncomfortable feelings ive ever experienced lol it felt like they were pulling my brain through my nostrils!
Apart from the pain and feeling exhausted all the time im still glad ive had the surgery, i just hope its worked well, im looking forward to being able to breathe properly again
Ive also being having some bizzare dreams since the surgery, not quite sure why!
I had a septoplasty and turbinates reduction on friday 23rd October, my god was i in pain!!
I was kept over night at the hospital, not that i slept much (and still don't) because my mouth dries up almost instantly and it wakes me up. I had my nose packed during surgery and had them taken out the following day, one of the most uncomfortable feelings ive ever experienced lol it felt like they were pulling my brain through my nostrils!
Apart from the pain and feeling exhausted all the time im still glad ive had the surgery, i just hope its worked well, im looking forward to being able to breathe properly again
Ive also being having some bizzare dreams since the surgery, not quite sure why!
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Frog154
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