Deviated Septum surgery

FL/MAYO · April 20, 2010, 06:10:49 PM

This Thursday I am scheduled to have surgery to repair a deviated septum, I have been plagued with congestion for years so I finally went to see a specialist last week and he recommended that I get surgery to repair the septum. I was wondering has anyone else had this surgery and what was the out come in regard to breathing, sleeping, quality of life improvement etc. afterward.

pintsofguinness · April 20, 2010, 07:56:44 PM

No but good luck and probably best to stay out of the oops, a balls up of an operation thread...

FL/MAYO · April 20, 2010, 09:03:40 PM

To late for that Pints but thanks for the best wishes, the responses have been over whelming so far!

Lar Naparka · April 21, 2010, 09:25:46 AM

One of my brothers had to get his septum re-aligned as a football injury was causing him chronic sinusitis.
That was many years ago and he has had little or no problems with his breathing since.
The procedure was fairly quick and painless and, as far as I can recall, the effect was immediate.
I wouldn't worry too much if I were you.

Harold Disgracey · April 21, 2010, 09:39:06 AM

I had it done a good few years ago. The worst part is getting the packing removed from your nose afterwards. I had to have it done twice as I developed a blood clot, which wasn't nice. I can now breath through both nostrils. Be prepared for a noseful of almighty snatters for a few weeks/ months afterwards.

gerrykeegan · April 21, 2010, 10:13:34 AM

Quote from: FL/MAYO on April 20, 2010, 06:10:49 PM
This Thursday I am scheduled to have surgery to repair a deviated septum, I have been plagued with congestion for years so I finally went to see a specialist last week and he recommended that I get surgery to repair the septum. I was wondering has anyone else had this surgery and what was the out come in regard to breathing, sleeping, quality of life improvement etc. afterward.

Did anyone check your pollops? I was also plagued with congestion, a small head cold would mean I couln't breathe through my nose for as many as three weeks. Doctor said possible deviated septum, specialist ordered MRI and said it was pollops. I am on a nose spray for life but it has worked wonders for me.

Best of luck with the op.

The Gs Man · April 21, 2010, 08:17:32 PM

I've had a cold/runny nose since I was about 8. Had some problem with my adnoids then and got an operation. Think they might have left a scalpel or something up there.

But seriously, think Im diagnosing myself with sinusitis or something. Whats the symptoms of pollops?

pintsofguinness · April 21, 2010, 08:19:54 PM

I know someone got their nose broke when they were young and they don't have any sense of smell or taste.

He doesnt eat sweets or anything.

Puckoon · April 21, 2010, 08:20:22 PM

Quote from: The Gs Man on April 21, 2010, 08:17:32 PM
I've had a cold/runny nose since I was about 8. Had some problem with my adnoids then and got an operation. Think they might have left a scalpel or something up there.

But seriously, think Im diagnosing myself with sinusitis or something. Whats the symptoms of pollops?

And to think people had the cheek to suggest you were trying to mirror Ronan Keating.

The Gs Man · April 21, 2010, 08:24:15 PM

Cheeky ballix. Im a guitarist....not a singer.

Puckoon · April 21, 2010, 08:24:53 PM

Quote from: The Gs Man on April 21, 2010, 08:24:15 PM
Cheeky ballix. Im a guitarist....not a singer.

You said it!!!

I'm here all evening.

Ulick · April 21, 2010, 08:28:28 PM

Had that operation done before Christmas, sore as f**k for about two weeks after. Breathing and sleep are much better but the wife doesn't reckon it's done anything for the snoring. Tell you what though, don't Google the procedure before you go in - there are some horrible websites out there giving all the gory details, photos and all. If I'd have seen them beforehand I definitely wouldn't have went for it.

gerrykeegan · April 21, 2010, 08:47:25 PM

Quote from: The Gs Man on April 21, 2010, 08:17:32 PM
I've had a cold/runny nose since I was about 8. Had some problem with my adnoids then and got an operation. Think they might have left a scalpel or something up there.

But seriously, think Im diagnosing myself with sinusitis or something. Whats the symptoms of pollops?

Lots of snoring, constant blocked nose nothing more than that.

FL/MAYO · April 21, 2010, 10:02:10 PM

Quote from: Ulick on April 21, 2010, 08:28:28 PM
Had that operation done before Christmas, sore as f**k for about two weeks after. Breathing and sleep are much better but the wife doesn't reckon it's done anything for the snoring. Tell you what though, don't Google the procedure before you go in - there are some horrible websites out there giving all the gory details, photos and all. If I'd have seen them beforehand I definitely wouldn't have went for it.

You mean like this video Ulick, this is what I am in for in the morning. Thanks for the replies I will keep you posted on the outcome.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SP01dYof8RU&feature=related

Ulick · April 21, 2010, 10:23:41 PM

Quote from: FL/MAYO on April 21, 2010, 10:02:10 PM
You mean like this video Ulick, this is what I am in for in the morning. Thanks for the replies I will keep you posted on the outcome.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SP01dYof8RU&feature=related

Nah, that's actually not too bad - you'll be sleeping for that part. It's the yuckie part after with the gauze on your lip and the 3 inch splits your nose that's the rough part.