Well great I need surgery!

[explorer2001]

I'm coping OK with it. It's totally routine sinus surgery. My doc is one of the best in the area and has taken care of a few of my friends.

Apparently my breathing issues, sinus issues, headaches and migraines are primarily caused by my sinuses beginning nearly completely blocked. On one side the bones healed so funny from a break that they run into the other side of my sinuses. Oh yeah and my septum looks like an S because it was broken the other direction below that.

There's no telling if these breaks were from years of sports or other abuse. (Yeah that's a fun one to swallow psychologically.)

I'm incredibly grateful that I have a stupid amount of accrued PTO and my bosses are being great about everything so far. Oh and MM wise, I've met my deductible for the year so surgery is "free."

[Deleted]

I'm sorry explorer. I hope the recovery isn't too bad and the surgery helps you feel better in the long run.

[emilyinchile]

I'm sorry, lady. I hope everything goes smoothly and that you heal quickly.

[compassrose]

((hugs)) I hope you have a speedy recovery and come out the other side breathing easily and headache-free!

[UnderProtest]

Ohhh, hun. I hate that you are going through more medical stuff but I hope this helps you feel better.

[crashgizmo]

Ugh I'm so sorry. If it helps, my DH had a similar surgery (it sounds like) about 6 years ago and his issues have completely disappeared. He says it was the best thing he ever did.

[explorer2001]

May 5, 2015 15:14:18 GMT -5 crashgizmo said:

Ugh I'm so sorry. If it helps, my DH had a similar surgery (it sounds like) about 6 years ago and his issues have completely disappeared. He says it was the best thing he ever did.

I'm sure it will be up there but it might have a hard time beating leaving my exH or my breast reduction for best things I ever did

[spindle92]

May 5, 2015 15:14:18 GMT -5 crashgizmo said:

Ugh I'm so sorry. If it helps, my DH had a similar surgery (it sounds like) about 6 years ago and his issues have completely disappeared. He says it was the best thing he ever did.

I 2nd this. I had it done about 15 years ago now and it really was one of the best things ever for me.

[irene adler]

Oh man, I"m so sorry. Can I do anything?

[orangeblossom]

That sucks. Hope it goes well, and you feel better afterwards.

[explorer2001]

May 5, 2015 17:53:15 GMT -5 @bluesky said:

May I ask how they determine the percentage of blockage? I'm having sinus issues too. Also, what exactly does the surgery consist of? Best of luck to you!

I'll know more aftery next appointment. Basically they tried to scope my sinuses and couldn't because of the level of the blockage. Then they ordered a sinus CT. Today we went cover those results. I get more information at my next appointment.

[explorer2001]

Thanks for your support. I can't think of anything I need right now. I'll order some books and magazines before hand. I have enough knitting and crochet projects. I have awesome local friends. But its also not getting scheduled until I meet a few more work deadlines so I'm planning to ruin my Fourth of July with surgery.

[konapoppy]

I am sorry I hope it provides some relief when all is said and done.

[bostonmichelle]

I'm sorry. I hope this provides a lot of relief. My boss had a deviated septum and lots of blockage, he is thrilled with the results. Only downside is he never had seasonal allergies and now that he can actually breath thru his nose his allergies have gotten worse.

[steph96]

I'm sorry. I hope that you will feel better once it is all done.

[alleinesein]

My mom has had a few sinus surgeries. One thing that you might want to ask about getting is a few muscle relaxers for after the surgery. They sometimes have to tip your head back to get up in there and your neck will be in an unnatural position during the surgery. That was my mom's only issue with recovery; her neck muscles were all jacked up and sore and she couldn't sleep because of the pain.