Sinus surgery done last Wed

2 years ago

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I finally did it. She had 6 separate things listed to be done plus removal of a bone spur. Bone spur turned out to be significantly larger than previously thought so it took some doing to get it. She said she got very close to my tear duct so my eye would be watering. It did, and was gooey every morning for the first several days. The surgery took about 2.5 hrs.

I truly hope this makes a difference. Right now of course it just sucks. I go Thurs. to get the splints and drainage tubes removed, hopefully. I had no idea what I was in for, I thought I did. I did not. The tubes are the size of my pinky finger! They are sutured in so there's some jagging and pulling going on. The pressure is incredible. Had severe burning in my nose for 2 days. Like what it feels like when you get water up your nose when swimming. I have to say, there hasn't been PAIN, sharp, severe, ow pain. Just extreme pressure. So much that it was hard to walk, I was so dizzy from the pressure.

Fingers crossed all goes well on Thurs. Back again the next week for more debridement, then back in 2 weeks for hopefully final check.

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chisue

2 years ago

Hope you're feeling 'human' again by now, Katlan. I've had three sinus operations. The first guy make holes in my cheekbones...not successful. I'm nearly certain that the second guy did *nothing*; he was so afraid of getting too close to the optic nerve. The third guy was 'famous' for his radical sinus surgeries, using MRI assisted procedures.

I thought I'd died when I finally came out of recovery. My DH thought so, too, because I was gone so long. This worked for my sinus pain, BUT I now have no turbinates...just a huge cavern where they were. Due to that, and to my asthma-compromised lungs, it's impossible to *blow* my nose free of congestion. May you have NO such problems with your more conservative surgery.

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Uptown Gal
2 years ago
Hope it gives you relief . You have endured a lot, and you deserve to have success, I think.

Hugs for you and for the whole process to be successful.
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katlan
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2 years ago
This was the list, plus the bone spur
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Uptown Gal
2 years ago
OMG,,,you certainly have been through a lot. Hugs and a prayer for your healing.
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nicole___
2 years ago
WOW! That's not pleasant! I hope you have a speedy recovery Kat!
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morz8 - Washington Coast
2 years ago
Wow. The whole front of my face hurts just reading this. I hope you have a wonderful outcome and feel so much better when all is healed. Hang in there, you should be on the home stretch now. Be sure to let us know....
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OutsidePlaying
2 years ago
Well, first, congratulations on getting it done. It’s not for the faint of heart for sure. You really had some serious stuff done and i hope you are feeling some real relief very soon.

I had much less serious sinus surgery 2 years ago, and am so thankful every day for having it done and for my excellent surgeon. He has been great in all my follow-ups, even through Covid. Fortunately I had just seen him when things shut down, and now am going yearly. It did take a while to fully heal but it was totally worth it.
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katlan
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2 years ago
Wow, good to know Outside. It's very encouraging to hear you say that it was worth it. I'm glad you are happy with your results.
Annie Deighnaugh
2 years ago
Sending you thoughts for speedy healing and a happy outcome!
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Zalco/bring back Sophie!
2 years ago
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What an ordeal, katlan. I hope you feel better than ever soon.
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Judy Good
2 years ago
I had nasal surgery 2 years ago, Mine went well. But I did not have fracture. It will get better and hopefully relief. God's speed.
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katlan
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2 years ago
Updating......got the splints/drains out today. Those suckers were Huge!! She said it was quite the surgery we had going on but things are looking good. Have to do loads of sinus rinses til next appt. on Monday. She said you can't do too many sinuses rinses between now and then. The more I do the less she has to clean out. I'll be rinsing like a boss this weekend. lol

It relieved so much pressure getting them out, ugh, so glad it's done. She said it will be weeks until I'm completely healed and and the tenderness goes away. Still pretty raw right now, but feel much better than I did when I got up this morning!!!!!!

Thank you for all the well wishes, I truly do appreciate them.
barbara_tpa
2 years ago
I had a very similar surgery done exactly 25 years ago today. Reduced my sinus infections to practically nil. The only downside was that I stayed with my parents that night and my father passed away the following morning.
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katlan
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2 years ago
Good Lord barbara, that's awful! I'm very sorry for your loss.
OutsidePlaying
2 years ago
Katlan, yes Simply Saline will be your best friend for a while. It is still my friend, recommended by my doc twice a day, although I slip up and dont use it but once a day sometimes. I buy it in packs of 3 from Costco or Sams.

I did not have the splints, just packing, and that was awful enough. It takes a while to completely heal for sure. You’re doing good!
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Judy Good
2 years ago
I was religious with saline rinses from day one. Surgeon said he could tell. Once you get used to it, it actually felt good.
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katlan
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2 years ago
Oh chisue thats awful! She reduced the interior tuebinates on both sides but not total removal.

They called me yesterday, culture's taken during the surgery came back. I have a bacterial sinus infection 🤦‍♀️. And I can tell. More meds.

Has to get better eventually right?

Thank you everyone.
yeonassky
2 years ago
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Katlan I hope you heal quickly! My sister's sinus surgery was a life saver for her. After years and years of sinus infections she now has none. Next they are going in beside her eye to get rid of a cyst like problem near her tear duct. Her eye swells up constantly and she can't even see. Plus it's very dangerous to be so close to her eye with that problem. I hope they are very careful.

So sorry for your loss Barbara!

Chisue I'm so sorry to read that you have had such grief from trying to repair one problem. I hope there is a solution for you!

I found one way they repair it I don't know if could help you Chisue.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/health/2016-07-22/empty-nose-syndrome-when-routine-nasal-surgery-goes-wrong/7652696
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chisue
2 years ago
yeonasky -- THAT was certainly interesting...and terrifying! I don't have that problem, thank goodness. I don't get as many sinus infections since the surgery, but I also think it's no longer recommended. An ENT I saw a few years ago had worked under the surgeon who did my work (Loyola, Maywood, IL), and he just shook his head over the procedure -- and immediate 'fix', but then problems down the road. People came from around the world to see this surgeon, too.
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