Only 16 Hours Until I Get My Nose Back...

[NWIeng]

I had sinus surgery on Friday afternoon. This weekend has been hell...let me tell you.

Haven't been able to use my nose at all since I woke up from 'nighty-night' land. The follow up appointment tomorrow afternoon will hopefully get things straightened back out.


Not sure why I'm posting this though!

Probably just looking for sympathy from fellow INGOers who have had similiar procedures done.

 

[jblomenberg16]

Never had full blown sinus surgery, but I've broken my nose 3 times...so kinda know what you're going through. Hope all gets worked out after it all heals up!

 

[Cwood]

I had it done 3 years ago, sucked healing but I am glad I had it done!

 

[Scutter01]

Geez, you'd think they'd give you a loaner or something until yours is fixed.

 

[Archbishop]

hmm I haven't ever used my nose that I remember. Just doesn't work as a smeller. Very rarely I smell something. isn't always a strong smell either, just sometimes it turns on for short bit and then turns back off. Very weird. Anyway glad things are working out for you. Recovering from any surgery sucks.

 

[Benny]

Geez, you'd think they'd give you a loaner or something until yours is fixed.

US healthcare for ya.

 

[ATM]

I had an open reduction to fix deviated septum after a car crash. The worst part of recovery was trying to eat or drink without being able to equalize pressure through the nose (it was packed full of medicated gauze.) That and the horrible dry mouth. And then pulling all that gauze and splints back out.

Had minor nasal troubles for years after but then they went back in and trimmed out some scar tissue and it was back to pretty good.

My wife says I still don't smell right. How would she know?

 

[Zombie]

Had deviated septum/turbinates done last November. Chili and frosty's from wendys were my menu for the week
You have to wonder how those GIANT splints fit up there! Once they are out-things get much better.............

 

[Bill of Rights]

Had deviated septum/turbinates done last November. Chili and frosty's from wendys were my menu for the week
You have to wonder how those GIANT splints fit up there! Once they are out-things get much better.............

If the "splints" are what I think they are, they are compressed under high pressure and vacuum and dried that way, then when they're inserted, they expand while absorbing excess fluids and such. It's weird watching them being put in and more so watching them come out.

Kinda reminds me of a clown car.

Get well soon and as always,

Blessings,
Bill

 

[NEWMAN]

I had it done 3 years ago, sucked healing but I am glad I had it done!

x2 the packing they pull out is fun.

 

[jclark]

My wife had it done years back.....looked like a magic trick pulling all that gauze out.

 

[NWIeng]

Thanks for the support from all. I'm surprised so many had similiar situations.

We are now at t-minus 7 hours and counting until my follow-up. Thank God!

 

[AFA1CY]

And here I thought this was going to be a Michael Jackson post... This thread does not deliver!

 

[RelicHound]

you'll feel much better once its all behind ya. I had it done along with alot of crap. it'll only stretch your nose out a little

 

[ATF Consumer]

I had an open reduction to fix deviated septum after a car crash. The worst part of recovery was trying to eat or drink without being able to equalize pressure through the nose (it was packed full of medicated gauze.) That and the horrible dry mouth. And then pulling all that gauze and splints back out.

Had minor nasal troubles for years after but then they went back in and trimmed out some scar tissue and it was back to pretty good.

My wife says I still don't smell right. How would she know?

Smells like fish, tastes like chicken