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JWG421
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Septoplasty -deviated septum & Sinus Surgery
So i was advised that i am going to have to have this procedure done.
I was reading articles and looking at pictures
looks scary
can you share me your experience with the surgery and recovery
thanks
UPDATE
so after surgery, i am still getting sinus infections
anyone else?
Message edited 10/21/2015 3:31:56 PM.
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Posted 1/14/15 12:35 PM  |
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PhyllisNJoe
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Re: Septoplasty -deviated septum surgery
You have FM
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| Posted 1/14/15 7:53 PM |
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Blazesyth
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Septoplasty -deviated septum surgery
1. STOP LOOKING AT PICTURES!
2. Any specific questions? Recovery, you'll want to sleep upright for a few days. Laying down, bending over will make your head pound. Limit caffeine, same reason. Take the pain pills a few hours before you go for your first doctor appointment after surgery.
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| Posted 1/21/15 4:50 PM |
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JWG421
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Re: Septoplasty -deviated septum surgery
Thanks, i am scheduled for this upcoming thursday
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aliwnec10
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Re: Septoplasty -deviated septum surgery
i had it done about 5 1/2 years ago. Best thing ever. I slept a lot after and stayed in our bedroom since we had a 1 year old at the time. Basically slept sitting upright for the most part. I did have a bad headache for the first 2 days. Bending over hurt so you won't be shaving your legs for a bit. 
Don't make the mistake i made and not shave and then get a pedicure during that time frame.  I felt so bad when the guy lifted my pants leg. I was mortified.
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Blazesyth
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Re: Septoplasty -deviated septum surgery
Posted by JWG421
Thanks, i am scheduled for this upcoming thursday
Good luck.
In the long run, you will be glad you did it.
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| Posted 4/14/15 11:12 AM |
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JWG421
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Re: Septoplasty -deviated septum surgery
Posted by Blazesyth
Posted by JWG421
Thanks, i am scheduled for this upcoming thursday
Good luck.
In the long run, you will be glad you did it.
How long until your packing came out? i didnt ask LOL
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Blazesyth
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Re: Septoplasty -deviated septum surgery
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Posted by Blazesyth
Posted by JWG421
Thanks, i am scheduled for this upcoming thursday
Good luck.
In the long run, you will be glad you did it.
How long until your packing came out? i didnt ask LOL
Within 3 days. One of my surgeries it was the next day, and the other surgery was Monday (but I had surgery on Friday, so of course the office was not open.)
For the deviated septum, they took out the packing and the splint during the same visit.
Take some of your meds an hour or so before you go for those appointments, even if you don't feel you need it. It's not really that painful but better to be loaded then sober. 
Also have someone bring you to your appointment, of course. Because you'll be on those pain meds and you may be a little dizzy after they pull out the packing and splints.
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Blazesyth
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Septoplasty -deviated septum surgery
Also, if you're not also a veteran Neil-Med user, goto the store before your surgery to get it and understand how to use it and try it out.
They will probably have you rinse a few times a day after the packing/splint removal.
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| Posted 4/14/15 2:52 PM |
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JWG421
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Re: Septoplasty -deviated septum surgery
Posted by Blazesyth
Also, if you're not also a veteran Neil-Med user, goto the store before your surgery to get it and understand how to use it and try it out.
They will probably have you rinse a few times a day after the packing/splint removal.
UGGG really that long, was hoping friday it would come out
I know i am not having a splint, he said just stuffing.... this is going to stink lol
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Blazesyth
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Once I had it out the next day, so maybe yours will too.
And they also told me that I would not need a splint, but I did so they put them in. Don't be too upset if you need to get it.
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| Posted 4/14/15 3:18 PM |
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JWG421
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Re: Septoplasty -deviated septum surgery
Posted by Blazesyth
Once I had it out the next day, so maybe yours will too.
And they also told me that I would not need a splint, but I did so they put them in. Don't be too upset if you need to get it.
May i ask who did your surgery? and why you went more than once
I am usign Dr Shitkowitz at LIJ
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Blazesyth
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Posted by Blazesyth
Once I had it out the next day, so maybe yours will too.
And they also told me that I would not need a splint, but I did so they put them in. Don't be too upset if you need to get it.
May i ask who did your surgery? and why you went more than once
I am usign Dr Shitkowitz at LIJ
Dr Bergson at Good Sam.
I have lots of sinus problems.
My first surgery I had my deviated septum fixed, sinuses reduced and polyps removed.
The polyps grew back, so 2 years later he had to go back in and remove more polyps.
I need surgery again now (its been another 2 years) for more polyps (they just keep on coming back) and my Dr actually told me to go see your doctor at NSLIJ, that he may be able to be more aggressive with the surgery so it will stop my polyps from coming back or a better procedure or something.
So now I have questions for you.
How long is it to get an appointment with him? And how long to schedule the surgery?
Is it months, or do they have fast turnaround?
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| Posted 4/14/15 3:28 PM |
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JWG421
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Re: Septoplasty -deviated septum surgery
Posted by Blazesyth
Posted by JWG421
Posted by Blazesyth
Once I had it out the next day, so maybe yours will too.
And they also told me that I would not need a splint, but I did so they put them in. Don't be too upset if you need to get it.
May i ask who did your surgery? and why you went more than once
I am usign Dr Shitkowitz at LIJ
Dr Bergson at Good Sam.
I have lots of sinus problems.
My first surgery I had my deviated septum fixed, sinuses reduced and polyps removed.
The polyps grew back, so 2 years later he had to go back in and remove more polyps.
I need surgery again now (its been another 2 years) for more polyps (they just keep on coming back) and my Dr actually told me to go see your doctor at NSLIJ, that he may be able to be more aggressive with the surgery so it will stop my polyps from coming back or a better procedure or something.
So now I have questions for you.
How long is it to get an appointment with him? And how long to schedule the surgery?
Is it months, or do they have fast turnaround?
1st off, DEF HIGHLY rec him
he took my sisters tonsils out and she loved him- and his bed side manner
He has office hours 2-3 days a week
and Surgery on Tue & Thurs
i saw him March 6th for the initial appointment and scheduled my apt for this thursday. His office visits are the WORST he is sooooo busy, but VERY knowledgeable and smart. He is doing my Deviated septum and sinus surgery.
PM me w questions if you need- but to keep going thru this surgery is crazy
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Blazesyth
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Re: Septoplasty -deviated septum surgery
Posted by JWG421
1st off, DEF HIGHLY rec him
he took my sisters tonsils out and she loved him- and his bed side manner
He has office hours 2-3 days a week
and Surgery on Tue & Thurs
i saw him March 6th for the initial appointment and scheduled my apt for this thursday. His office visits are the WORST he is sooooo busy, but VERY knowledgeable and smart. He is doing my Deviated septum and sinus surgery.
PM me w questions if you need- but to keep going thru this surgery is crazy
OK, a month isn't so bad. I've had to wait a few months for the other doctor to get an opening for the operating room, so I was wondering how long I can let this go before going to see him.
Thanks for the info. It is crazy, which is why I've been looking for alternative medicine to try to control it, or at least prolong time between surgery!
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JWG421
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Re: Septoplasty -deviated septum surgery
Posted by Blazesyth
Posted by JWG421
1st off, DEF HIGHLY rec him
he took my sisters tonsils out and she loved him- and his bed side manner
He has office hours 2-3 days a week
and Surgery on Tue & Thurs
i saw him March 6th for the initial appointment and scheduled my apt for this thursday. His office visits are the WORST he is sooooo busy, but VERY knowledgeable and smart. He is doing my Deviated septum and sinus surgery.
PM me w questions if you need- but to keep going thru this surgery is crazy
OK, a month isn't so bad. I've had to wait a few months for the other doctor to get an opening for the operating room, so I was wondering how long I can let this go before going to see him.
Thanks for the info. It is crazy, which is why I've been looking for alternative medicine to try to control it, or at least prolong time between surgery!
I will def let you know how it goes, but I would definitely seek another opinion at this point
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Blazesyth
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Septoplasty -deviated septum surgery
Yes, I have lots of appointments setup with directors and heads of sinus departments at large institutions. SMH.
Good luck tomorrow!
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| Posted 4/15/15 9:51 AM |
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JWG421
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Posted by Blazesyth
Yes, I have lots of appointments setup with directors and heads of sinus departments at large institutions. SMH.
Good luck tomorrow!
Thank you, and Good Luck to you
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Blazesyth
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Septoplasty -deviated septum surgery
How's it going?!!?!?
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| Posted 4/20/15 1:31 PM |
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JWG421
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Re: Septoplasty -deviated septum surgery
Posted by Blazesyth
How's it going?!!?!?
Things went really well he cleaned up my sinus cavity and the deviated septum
I got the packing out fri afternoon and now have stents in until next week
I feel a lot more discomfort than pain
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| Posted 4/21/15 3:09 PM |
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Blazesyth
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Re: Septoplasty -deviated septum surgery
Posted by JWG421
Things went really well he cleaned up my sinus cavity and the deviated septum
I got the packing out fri afternoon and now have stents in until next week
I feel a lot more discomfort than pain
Great news. After the first few days and you have figured out what not to do, there isn't much pain. Its more annoying!
I wonder if they always tell everyone they wont get a splint, full well knowing that you will. Just so people don't freak out about it beforehand.
Soon you will be welcomed back into the world of the breathing. 
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JWG421
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Re: Septoplasty -deviated septum surgery
Posted by Blazesyth
Posted by JWG421
Things went really well he cleaned up my sinus cavity and the deviated septum
I got the packing out fri afternoon and now have stents in until next week
I feel a lot more discomfort than pain
Great news. After the first few days and you have figured out what not to do, there isn't much pain. Its more annoying!
I wonder if they always tell everyone they wont get a splint, full well knowing that you will. Just so people don't freak out about it beforehand.
Soon you will be welcomed back into the world of the breathing.
I am back to work and all!
still stuffy but i am sure its due to healing and my nose cleaning out LOL
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| Posted 4/27/15 10:39 AM |
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JWG421
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Re: Septoplasty -deviated septum surgery
UPDATE
so after surgery, i am still getting sinus infections
anyone else?
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| Posted 10/21/15 3:27 PM |
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aliwnec10
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Re: Septoplasty -deviated septum & Sinus Surgery
Posted by JWG421
UPDATE
so after surgery, i am still getting sinus infections
anyone else?
nope. I think i've had 2 sinus infections in the 6 years since my surgery.
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| Posted 10/21/15 8:07 PM |
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Blazesyth
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Re: Septoplasty -deviated septum & Sinus Surgery
Posted by JWG421
UPDATE
so after surgery, i am still getting sinus infections
anyone else?
I still get sinus infections, about 3 a year. Better than what I was before. But I also have severe recurring nasal polyps.
I'm actually going to be part of a clinical trial this month for a new in office polyp removal tool and sinus stent. They'll do the procedure I usually get under general anesthesia in the office without any anesthesia at all. 
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