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Has anyone had surgery for a Deviated Septum?

  • 08-06-2023 05:51PM
    #1
    Zascar
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 12,616 Mod ✭✭✭✭


    I've had a lot of problems breathing over the last few years, got worse and every morning I was horribly blocked up and feeling awful. Went to the doctor then a specialist and I have a 3rd degree deviated septum. Going to go for surgery - had all the xrays and he says it's straightforward.

    I keep hearing bad stories like its a terrible recovery but the doctor said I have nothing to worry about and its not painful, I just need to rinse/wash literally every hour.

    Has anyone done this and what was the result? I really feel I cant breathe properly and it is affecting my health. Any experiences from those who had it done?



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  • #2
    BaronVon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 1,646 ✭✭✭BaronVon


    Yeah, my wife got it done about 10 years ago. One overnight in hospital, was sore for about 1 week after, and then she just had to mind it for the next 4 weeks or so. She said it's made a huge difference to her breathing, and I can't call her Darth Vadar anymore!!!



  • #3
    Apiarist
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,818 ✭✭✭Apiarist


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058275851/septoplasty-anyone-else-had-it



  • #4
    Modulok
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 63 ✭✭Modulok


    I had it a few years ago. I found the recovery absolutely miserable in terms of congestion and interrupted sleep, but I don't suffer from a blocked nose anymore even when I have a bad cold.



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