My Sinus Surgery Experience - Sinus Problems Message Board

Kelly0514 · 06-15-2009, 06:27 PM

I just went through major sinus surgery about 2 weeks ago; I had my deviated septum repaired, turbinate reduction, removal of my concho bullosa, and some balloon thing.

I've seen a lot of ?'s on here from people and not a lot of answers. If anyone has questions about the surgery or recovery, I would be happy to answer them! ... I'm still at home recovering.....

gemini8026 · 06-17-2009, 01:33 AM

Hi Kelly. So far, was it like a switch was flicked and you feel tons better?!?!?

Or are you still swollen and unable to comment on the improvements, if any?!?

Kelly0514 · 06-18-2009, 10:45 AM

In terms of ability to breathe, it was much better once I got my splints out compared to before the surgery. (my left nostril was 90% closed from bone structure issues) However, the reason I had the surgery was because of chronic sinus infections so I really can't comment yet on improvements yet.

painfulneck · 06-18-2009, 11:56 PM

Hi Kelly, By "chronic sinus infection" what did you mean? Constant? 1 or 2 a month. Iget frequent sinusitis-horribly painful with pressure. I can actually tell by looking in the mirror, my eyes look sunken. Good Luck with recovery. painfulneck

Kelly0514 · 06-20-2009, 08:39 AM

I was getting sinus infections about once every other month. Since my left side of my nose was almost completley blocked; my infections never really went away since they couldn't drain. I also had painful infections with a lot of pressure which made it hard to hurt my eyes. In addition, if I was around anyone that was sick and I caught it, it would settle there since that was my weakest spot. I guess it was more difficult for me to breathe than I thought... but I didn't realize it until after my surgery since its been like this my whole life. Have you gone and seen an ENT?