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Anyone ever had the balloon sinus surgery?
Posted on 9/29/17 at 8:58 am
Posted on 9/29/17 at 8:58 am
It supposed to be non-invasive and basically an outpatient procedure. Just wondering if anyone has had it and if it helped. Chronic sinus infection sucks!
Posted on 9/29/17 at 8:59 am to samson73103
Never had it done, but I hear it works wonders, and also freaks you the frick out
Posted on 9/29/17 at 9:00 am to samson73103
no, but I have to hear 1,000,000 radio commercials about it every day
Posted on 9/29/17 at 9:01 am to SCLSUMuddogs
Co worker had the same exp.
Posted on 9/29/17 at 9:03 am to samson73103
Yes... but as part of a larger, more intensive sinus surgery.
I've seen a lot of youtube videos of just the FESS surgery, and it seems like a breeze compared to turbinate reduction and/or septoplasty combo.
I've seen a lot of youtube videos of just the FESS surgery, and it seems like a breeze compared to turbinate reduction and/or septoplasty combo.
This post was edited on 9/29/17 at 9:05 am
Posted on 9/29/17 at 9:05 am to samson73103
Inhale a couple of gulps of tear gas. It will clear you the frick out.
Posted on 9/29/17 at 9:05 am to samson73103
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It supposed to be non-invasive and basically an outpatient procedure. Just wondering if anyone has had it and if it helped. Chronic sinus infection sucks!
I would definitely do it if I qualified. I only get one or two sinus infections per year. I get allergy shots weekly and make sure to take decongestants whenever I have too much congestion to head infection off.
Posted on 9/29/17 at 9:49 am to samson73103
I had it about 10 months ago as opposed to the more invasive surgery. Definitely helped out a bunch. Sinuses actually drain now and I haven't had a sinus infection since (was having one every 3 months. Procedure was weird as you are awake and hear things crunching. Had an intense head ache that afternoon, but it subsided after about 5 hours. After that it was fine. Had it on Friday, back at work on Monday.
Posted on 9/29/17 at 9:53 am to Quinn225
I used to get 4+ sinus infections a year. I was sick of burning all my PTO on being sick so the next time I heard the radio ad I wrote the number down and signed up for it.
I was probably in the office for 2 hours, the first half of it being spent on numbing your nose. You're awake for the procedure but highly relaxed from the meds. Doc even put on pandora for my listening pleasure.
You feel a little pressure from the balloons (which are extremely small) and you can hear the sinus cavities popping as they expand. He said I had one of the worst sinus structures he had seen so I might have taken longer than the typical patient. The worst part was when he was deep inside my nose he bumped the septum with a tool and it felt like someone punched me in the nose.
My nose bled a little on the way home. I went to work the next day with no problem. It was uncomfortable not being allowed to blow my nose for a few days.
Fast forward about 3 years and I don't think I've had a bacterial infection since. Had one or two viral infections. My sinuses now drain as intended and I feel nasal drip in my throat whereas before it would just fester in my nose and turn into a sinus infection. If my allergies act up I can pop a benadryl at bedtime and the next morning I'm all cleared up instead of calling in to work the next day. I recommend it to anyone who is considering. I've struggled all my life with allergy and sinus issues. I've done shots, had other nose surgeries, tried every medicine related to allergies/sinuses and the balloon sinuplasty is by far the easiest and most effective of all the options. Good luck
I was probably in the office for 2 hours, the first half of it being spent on numbing your nose. You're awake for the procedure but highly relaxed from the meds. Doc even put on pandora for my listening pleasure.
You feel a little pressure from the balloons (which are extremely small) and you can hear the sinus cavities popping as they expand. He said I had one of the worst sinus structures he had seen so I might have taken longer than the typical patient. The worst part was when he was deep inside my nose he bumped the septum with a tool and it felt like someone punched me in the nose.
My nose bled a little on the way home. I went to work the next day with no problem. It was uncomfortable not being allowed to blow my nose for a few days.
Fast forward about 3 years and I don't think I've had a bacterial infection since. Had one or two viral infections. My sinuses now drain as intended and I feel nasal drip in my throat whereas before it would just fester in my nose and turn into a sinus infection. If my allergies act up I can pop a benadryl at bedtime and the next morning I'm all cleared up instead of calling in to work the next day. I recommend it to anyone who is considering. I've struggled all my life with allergy and sinus issues. I've done shots, had other nose surgeries, tried every medicine related to allergies/sinuses and the balloon sinuplasty is by far the easiest and most effective of all the options. Good luck
Posted on 9/29/17 at 10:03 am to SECretariat
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seems like a breeze compared to turbinate reduction and/or septoplasty combo.
I've had septoplasty/turbinate reduction in one surgery and holy shite did that recovery suck arse.
Posted on 9/29/17 at 10:08 am to samson73103
Does it stop snoring? or are they gonna frick my shite up fam?
I need to get my face fixed to stop snoring but having tampons shoved in my nostrils for days post surgery seems like a real bad time.
I need to get my face fixed to stop snoring but having tampons shoved in my nostrils for days post surgery seems like a real bad time.
Posted on 9/29/17 at 10:09 am to samson73103
Yes.
I had to have some surgery to correct my nose which I broke boxing years ago with the balloon sinus surgery.
The balloon surgery works and it has been a few years no complaints or major sinus problems.
I had to have some surgery to correct my nose which I broke boxing years ago with the balloon sinus surgery.
The balloon surgery works and it has been a few years no complaints or major sinus problems.
Posted on 9/29/17 at 10:10 am to samson73103
Guy I know had the sinus surgery where they drill your sinuses open (for lack of better description). Had decent amount of pain afterwards and continued have chronic sinus issues.
Posted on 9/29/17 at 10:13 am to samson73103
had a septoplasty done. awful recovery, still can't breathe a lick. regret it so much
may try these balloons out
may try these balloons out
Posted on 9/29/17 at 10:14 am to samson73103
I did it, and actually took a work call on my Bluetooth during the procedure, so it's not bad.
Take the Valium they give for sure, cause it's wierd as frick. The balloon actually fractures some little bones in your sinus cavity and you hear it happening.
Take the Valium they give for sure, cause it's wierd as frick. The balloon actually fractures some little bones in your sinus cavity and you hear it happening.
Posted on 9/29/17 at 10:14 am to samson73103
I had it about 3 years ago. I still can hear the sound of my bones creaking inside my face as the balloons would expand when I think about it. It was kind of creepy, but not really painful. Just a lot of pressure. The days after were mostly spent sleeping because of the pain medication.
I also remember still having sinus issues a few weeks later. I'm not sure if the procedure just took a while to help or if I would have eventually gotten better anyway. I think I have gotten some sinus flair ups since then, but I don't think they are as bad as they were before.
I also remember still having sinus issues a few weeks later. I'm not sure if the procedure just took a while to help or if I would have eventually gotten better anyway. I think I have gotten some sinus flair ups since then, but I don't think they are as bad as they were before.
This post was edited on 9/29/17 at 10:17 am
Posted on 9/29/17 at 10:20 am to Carson123987
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had a septoplasty done. awful recovery, still can't breathe a lick. regret it so much
Mine helped tremendously, but you are right.
The recovery from septoplasty is a nightmare. That first night was ISIS level shite.
Posted on 9/29/17 at 10:27 am to 225bred
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The recovery from septoplasty is a nightmare. That first night was ISIS level shite.
it was like day 3 or 4 for me when it really peaked for me. i had nightmares that i couldnt breathe and would wake up with mini panic attacks. the pain was so bad that i couldnt sleep. i remember wakign up at 4 and just sitting on the couch wanting to cry lmao
Posted on 9/29/17 at 10:39 am to samson73103
Got my sinuses frozen one time. Never had another issue since. It was for allergies but can't hurt.
Posted on 9/29/17 at 11:05 am to 225bred
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The recovery from septoplasty is a nightmare
And when they pull the gauze out a few days later it feels like your brains are being pulled out of your nose.
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