Surgery on nose

2pack · 14-10-2014 12:01am #1

I got a slightly deviated septum and I am in for an operation in two weeks time.
I a bit nervous as was told there can be complications like continuous nose bleeding, numbness of the face, eye damage etc, and even no improvement with breathing etc when done.
I'm not sure what to do to be honest.

Any advise appreciated.

Tefral · 14-10-2014 12:10am

2pack wrote: »

I got a slightly deviated septum and I am in for an operation in two weeks time.
I a bit nervous as was told there can be complications like continuous nose bleeding, numbness of the face, eye damage etc, and even no improvement with breathing etc when done.
I'm not sure what to do to be honest.

Any advise appreciated.

4 people I personally know and even my own fiancée after everything healed it changed nothing. One girl even lost some sense of taste.

It's a very invasive surgery.

2pack · 14-10-2014 12:39am

cronin_j wrote: »

4 people I personally know and even my own fiancée after everything healed it changed nothing. One girl even lost some sense of taste.

It's a very invasive surgery.

No improvement with breathing at all?

I saw the video and its put me off somewhat but can't decide for sure, currently i'm using nasal sprays.

Alf Veedersane · 14-10-2014 11:07am

I didn't have a deviated septum - I don't think so anyway (I was 14 at the time) but I did have to have it pared down on one side. Didn't have any such side effects afterwards.

But I still have nose problems. My breathing isn't awful but it can be less than clear.

Playboy · 14-10-2014 12:49pm

2pack wrote: »

No improvement with breathing at all?

I saw the video and its put me off somewhat but can't decide for sure, currently i'm using nasal sprays.

What kind of nasal sprays? If you are using Otrivine and others like it then stop immediately as they will be making your problem a lot worse with rebound congestion. If you are having difficulty stopping using these sprays then your GP can provide some oral and nasal steroids to wean you off the sprays. If you need names of the medication then just ask but i have had a similar issue for many many years. I in the end have decided not to go through surgery and instead use a nasal steroid to manage the issue. It also helps if you use a humidifier in your bedroom to keep the nasal passages moist at night as the problem can generally be worse at night. also have you been checked for Polyps?

uch · 14-10-2014 3:48pm

I've had this done and it was a success for me, I've had my nose broken a few times and cheekbone broken once over years of football, as a result I was having recurring Sinus infections every 3 - 5 weeks and nothing medication wise helped. I had the surgery about 18 months ago and haven't had a problem since. The only thing I would recommend is to get yourself a Nosi pot, and rinse you sinus's regularly, as this gives great relief to a whole host of symptoms, and can be mixed at home extremely cheaply.

uch · 14-10-2014 3:49pm

http://www.sculpta.co.uk/html/neti.htm

This is the Pot I use

chezzie · 07-01-2015 9:51pm

I got a slightly Deviated Septum too with surgery in less than two weeks times, I am not sure what to do really as hear its not been a good success for many.I had it for the past 9 years but does in get worse in time. I not sure whether to go for it or not so any advice appreciated too

uch · 09-01-2015 4:21pm

chezzie wrote: »

I got a slightly Deviated Septum too with surgery in less than two weeks times, I am not sure what to do really as hear its not been a good success for many.I had it for the past 9 years but does in get worse in time. I not sure whether to go for it or not so any advice appreciated too

In my Opinion, surgery won't make it any worse but just might be of no help, I was told by a consultant years ago that the surgery has a 60% or so success rate, so go for it I say

zefer · 09-01-2015 4:59pm

chezzie wrote: »

I got a slightly Deviated Septum too with surgery in less than two weeks times, I am not sure what to do really as hear its not been a good success for many.I had it for the past 9 years but does in get worse in time. I not sure whether to go for it or not so any advice appreciated too

I had it done about 8 or 9 years ago and it worked for a good few years but i've noticed in the last couple of years that the nose bleeds have started again (especially if I have any type of cold or anything)
When they start, they are very intense and last for quite a while.

That being said, I was told that i'd probably have to get my nose cauterised every few years, which I haven't done.
It did seem to help for a few years though, so nothing to really lose having the Op

chezzie · 11-01-2015 2:39pm

what is the surgery like, must pain bruising of the nose etc

uch · 12-01-2015 4:40pm

chezzie wrote: »

what is the surgery like, must pain bruising of the nose etc

You'll be extremely tender around the nose for a few days, and the nose itself will be a bit sore for a week or so, but nothing unbearable

zefer · 12-01-2015 4:43pm

uch wrote: »

You'll be extremely tender around the nose for a few days, and the nose itself will be a bit sore for a week or so, but nothing unbearable

Yeh as was said, it was ok. Worst pain was them pulling the "pads" out of my nose before getting discharged. I thought the nurse was trying to pull my brain out through my nostrils!!!

chezzie · 13-01-2015 1:39am

so its worth going for then, no driving i was told for few days and breathing through the mouth for a week or so

uch · 13-01-2015 4:39pm

zefer wrote: »

Yeh as was said, it was ok. Worst pain was them pulling the "pads" out of my nose before getting discharged. I thought the nurse was trying to pull my brain out through my nostrils!!!

Hehe, forgot about that, it felt like pullin yer eyeball down through yer nostril alright.

Chezzie I wouldn't drive for a few days as I got a bit dizzy, but I was able to breathe without much trouble

Mick55 · 13-01-2015 5:08pm

I didn't find it too bad. Had a moderately bad deviated septum from two breaks. Worried myself sick about the op and was pretty worried. Procedure was grand, fairly painless afterwards and noticed a great difference. Before the op I couldn't breath out my left nostril, after I was able to breath moderately well out of my left nostril.

zefer wrote: »

Worst pain was them pulling the "pads" out of my nose.!

Haha yeah that was awful, never felt so violated in my life!

D'Agger · 13-01-2015 5:31pm

Talk about timing for a thread from my POV - I'm booked in for this op in the coming weeks and I'm a bit apprehensive about it - that said I've never stayed overnight in hospital before so it's probably that! :pac:

I've never had my nose broken, I just have a deviated septum that has me breathing in through my mouth most of the time, particularly when I sleep which sounds horrendous.

One of the reasons I'm going for the surgery is because when I run I have trouble getting my breath back, I've never been able to breathe in through my nose and out through my mouth. Just wondering has anybody here noticed any difference while exercising. Also, just wondering if the chances of breaking the nose or doing damage to it are massively increased on account of the surgery - I play GAA so don't want to get a tap to the nose that results in it being shattered!

Mick55 · 13-01-2015 5:36pm

D'Agger wrote: »

Talk about timing for a thread from my POV - I'm booked in for this op in the coming weeks and I'm a bit apprehensive about it

Don't be, I expended a great amount of energy worrying about it and was really surprised by how well it went. Annoyed afterwards how much energy I wasted worrying!

13-01-2015 5:40pm

I had the procedure done last June, turned out i had a badly deviated septum, i only found out after breaking my nose and having a CT scan to which the consultant said he rarely sees them deviated so bad, in a S shape.

The surgery was grand after the initial apprehension of general anesthetic as i had never been put under before.

like the others say tenderness of the nose for about two weeks, a few nose bleeds but nothing serious. And yes getting the dressing removed from your nostrils is pretty horrible sensation.

The positive is i have a clear nose almost all the time and can breath sufficiently through it now after 25 years of being a mouth breather which i had put down to childhood asthma.

Id recommend going for it, pretty minor surgery all in all and you'll be mostly recovered within a week of using nasal rinses.

chezzie · 17-01-2015 1:03am

uch wrote: »

Hehe, forgot about that, it felt like pullin yer eyeball down through yer nostril alright.

Chezzie I wouldn't drive for a few days as I got a bit dizzy, but I was able to breathe without much trouble

Okay I went for the op yesterday in Belfast, 45 minutes it took,
That night was just awful with having to breathe through my mouth, and also the tension headaches, only got 2 hrs sleep I would say. Today I had trouble breathing at times but it has eased somewhat.
I was told to use a solution of backing soda to clean out and heal up the nose. I use this 4 times a day.
Hopefully I should have slight improvement tomorrow.

uch · 19-01-2015 4:21pm

Chezzie after about 10 days get yourself a Nosi Pot and rinse with salt water, it will clear any old shít out of the nose, don't bother with the Nielmed stuff, just make your own, I use 2 teaspoons of salt to a Litre of boiled water, allow to cool and rinse each nostril, just be careful when blowing your nose for a few weeks.

chezzie · 14-02-2015 1:26am

uch wrote: »

Chezzie after about 10 days get yourself a Nosi Pot and rinse with salt water, it will clear any old shít out of the nose, don't bother with the Nielmed stuff, just make your own, I use 2 teaspoons of salt to a Litre of boiled water, allow to cool and rinse each nostril, just be careful when blowing your nose for a few weeks.

Thanks but I was told to use boiled water with baking powder, let cool as it heals as well, i was also given a syringe and was told to this for 6 weeks.

I was back in work in 10 days and have noticed an improvement and glad now i went for it

uch · 16-02-2015 5:40pm

chezzie wrote: »

Thanks but I was told to use boiled water with baking powder, let cool as it heals as well, i was also given a syringe and was told to this for 6 weeks.

I was back in work in 10 days and have noticed an improvement and glad now i went for it

The Baking soda will help with any swelling, the saline rinse I suggest is just for to clean any old sh1t out of your nose on a daily basis, I've been doing it years now and swear by it, also never have any allergy problems with my nose since I started rinsing.

Google Sinus Irrigation and you'll get some good suggestions

D'Agger · 17-02-2015 10:16am

I've read that there'll be tenderness of the nose for a week to 10 days but what's the story with exercise? As in, how quickly can I get back to the gym, even if it's light cycling and jogging

I know I'll be about two weeks away from football in case I get a belt to the nose which would be a disaster!

KerryStar · 18-02-2015 3:38pm

Got my nose broken a few years ago. It is deviated now. It slightly affects my breathing. I am considering going for an operation. Just wondering, would VHI cover the cost of operation? Where would be the best place to get it done?? Would be grateful for replies

D'Agger · 18-02-2015 4:48pm

KerryStar wrote: »

Got my nose broken a few years ago. It is deviated now. It slightly affects my breathing. I am considering going for an operation. Just wondering, would VHI cover the cost of operation? Where would be the best place to get it done?? Would be grateful for replies

To be sure you'll need to check with VHI, I have a plan via work and it's covering mine. The location is dependent on the consultantant you meet with I would imagine

chezzie · 19-02-2015 1:01am

D'Agger wrote: »

I've read that there'll be tenderness of the nose for a week to 10 days but what's the story with exercise? As in, how quickly can I get back to the gym, even if it's light cycling and jogging

I know I'll be about two weeks away from football in case I get a belt to the nose which would be a disaster!

2 weeks light exercise but if heavy weights etc i'd leave it a bit longer to give it proper chance to heal

D'Agger · 19-02-2015 11:41am

chezzie wrote: »

2 weeks light exercise but if heavy weights etc i'd leave it a bit longer to give it proper chance to heal

I'll see how I go, my plan is to return to football after 2 weeks and even then there won't be too much contact as I'll be worried about getting a belt.

I'm hoping to be back in the gym Monday night after the surgery Friday - even if it's just cycling & stretching.

Hopefully I'll be back swimming and in the pool by a week so next Friday and after that I'll look to do weights from the Saturday onwards.

I'm sure I'll have to see how I go, but said I'd check if people here had any significant issues with nosebleeds or dizziness when exercising

uch · 19-02-2015 4:51pm

D'Agger wrote: »

I'll see how I go, my plan is to return to football after 2 weeks and even then there won't be too much contact as I'll be worried about getting a belt.

I'm hoping to be back in the gym Monday night after the surgery Friday - even if it's just cycling & stretching.

Hopefully I'll be back swimming and in the pool by a week so next Friday and after that I'll look to do weights from the Saturday onwards.

I'm sure I'll have to see how I go, but said I'd check if people here had any significant issues with nosebleeds or dizziness when exercising

Funny enough, the only thing I found painful after a week was running on a treadmill, but that only lasted about 3 weeks, I was warned to stay away from Chlorinated swimming pools for about 6 weeks though

D'Agger · 19-02-2015 4:53pm

uch wrote: »

Funny enough, the only thing I found painful after a week was running on a treadmill, but that only lasted about 3 weeks, I was warned to stay away from Chlorinated swimming pools for about 6 weeks though

6 weeks?!! :eek:

Well I'm not a huge fan of swimming anyway so cycling will do me but still....6 weeks is ages! Don't tell me I can't Sauna and steam bro!!

uch · 20-02-2015 4:28pm

D'Agger wrote: »

6 weeks?!! :eek:

Well I'm not a huge fan of swimming anyway so cycling will do me but still....6 weeks is ages! Don't tell me I can't Sauna and steam bro!!

Nah Steam bath would probably help, It was the Chlorine I was warned against, specialist said it was ok to swim in the sea but it was February and I'm a Cissy

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