Sinus Surgery, thinking about it?

[pasley]

Had the full roto-router done and the septum chiseled off and relocated twice (1983 and 1991 or so) and a balloon plasty done once. All helped tremendously. I had the first procedure under local....Big mistake. The dreams for years afterward of the sound of the hammer and chisel as I told the doctor, "HEY I CAN FEEL THAT" to which he replied "It's ok we're almost done. The second time was general, much better. I will agree the first time they pulled out the gause (after I ate breakfast. Really? Pinch your nose closed and swallow. Ouch!. The next time they did not put the 6 plus feet of gause in just splints they told me to take out at home later...no big deal. But I do recommend the surgery. Just don't expect it to last forever. 10 to 15 years or so.

 

[DirtFish]

I had the full roto-rooter, (all sinuses), also and with a deviated septum repair. I was having problems occasionally with a blocked maxillary sinus when diving, which is what brought me to visit an ENT Dr.
The MRI showed all 6 sinuses were pretty much completely blocked.
Mine was a 5 hour surgery and sent home that day with the nasal splints removed 3 days later.
I was expecting a couple weeks of misery but had absolutely no pain whatsoever. Honestly, I didn't even take one Advil. Two weeks after the surgery when they removed the scabs with a 12 inch pair of forceps was pretty uncomfortable, (I swear he had hold of my brain at one point), but overall I give it two thumbs up!
No more pain when diving, can actually breathe thru both nostrils and I sleep much better.
Thanks again Dr. Mike for suggesting that I visit an ENT Dr.