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Chronic Sinusitis / Septoplasty

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  • 06-02-2009 7:23pm
    #1
    Mr Mike
    Registered Users Posts: 31 ✭


    Hello all,

    I am sitting here with a blocked, bloody and crusty nose which has stopped bleeding 2 days after my operation. The post operation was not a very pleasant experience, especially removing the packing.

    I am curious does anyone have experience and can give me some advice on aftercare and to minimise the discomfort as much as possible.

    Mr Mike
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    The Engineer
    Registered Users Posts: 109 ✭✭The Engineer


    Hi Mr Mike.

    I've just elected to go in for a septoplasty, due to suffering from sinus and breathing problems since a sporting accident over three years ago. I've also developed allergic rhinitis, which, to be frank, is a balls as well, and I'm hoping that the surgery will give me some relief.

    I see you had your surgery about one month ago (I hope the pain abated - I know from personal experience that ice packs help ease the pain post-op, but that's a bit late for you now!) - how are you doing since? Has the septoplasty been a success?

    Eng


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    Mr Mike
    Registered Users Posts: 31 ✭Mr Mike


    hullo Engineer

    Seems like we have much in common, I am an engineer too, well at least professionally! And joined boards to seek advice. Anyway, the operation is in a nutshell extremely uncomfortable. Its only painful for one day and a night, and what a night, you wont sleep at all the night after the operation and then its a major ouch when the packing is pulled out. But otherwise, its just discomfort there after.

    A golden rule is don t pick at your nose for two weeks after the op. Also don t blow it for the first three days, then blow it in small controlled bursts. Finally i recommend using sterimar salty nose spray. This will moisten and clear the nose.

    My operation overall is a success, its not perfect but a big improvement. I too have allergies, dust mite and pollen, this combined with a deviated septum is horrible as we know. I wish you luck and remember it takes guts. Look forward to a wet mouth, long sleep, a deeper clearer voice and no dreaded headache.

    Mr Mike


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    tallaght01
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,778 ✭✭✭tallaght01


    Hi MrMike. We can't give you advice on caring for your post=op site. Sorry.

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055475288


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