Posts by Thomas Hughes12

brightcanyon45 said:I have a question for those who dealt with functional issues. Did things improve after your surgery, or did you stay at the same level? Did you struggle with snoring or sleep apnea before the procedure? ☕

Here is a little bit of firsthand information...
My partner is quite the snorer. Even though he has a deviated septum, several top-tier specialists actually refused to perform septum surgery because they insisted it wouldn't solve his snoring or sleep apnea issues. Instead, they referred him to Dr. Krmoptić at a specialized sleep disorder center in Chicago. He used a sleep study device to monitor his breathing overnight, and the results showed frequent episodes of apnea and heavy snoring. He’s currently waiting on a date for a laser procedure on his soft palate and mucosa. Apparently, it's a very complex surgery, and there are only a handful of skilled surgeons in the entire US who perform it effectively.
From what we've been told, this is the only way to address snoring and apnea—and even then, it might not be a total fix. The septum just isn't the culprit here... at least according to the doctors.
I hope this helps.

Kate Taylor59 said:Where are you headed? Don't let it get to you... this will all pass eventually 😉

Rebro- Dr. Jurlina.
I'm not upset... honestly, I'm pretty level-headed... it just breaks me out in a sweat whenever I think back to those nasal tampons... 🤣

Oh man, I am absolutely losing it! 🤣
I’ve got my surgery scheduled for June 8th—dealing with a polyp at the opening of the Eustachian tube and a deviated septum.
It’s driving me insane! And honestly, it’s not even the fear of the pain or the surgery itself; it’s the claustrophobia from feeling like I can't breathe because of this damn tampon. I feel like I’m going to end up ripping everything out myself just to catch a breath.😍

Well, that’s certainly something...☕

Angela Wright said:First, you donate blood so they can perform tissue typing. They enter your details into a registry, and if someone ever shows up who matches your profile and needs a bone marrow transplant, they’ll reach out to ask if you're willing to donate.
Everything you need to know is right here: http://www.anne-hathaway-foundation.org/c...a/pitanja.aspx

Right, I get it now... and I'm actually planning on responding to their call this Tuesday at the botanical gardens.

I am curious about the actual extraction process, though—is it dangerous, does it hurt, how long does it take?

I'm curious about what the exact process looks like—how long does it actually take, and is it painful?

I'm considering going through with it, so I'd love to know what to expect...

Any firsthand experiences would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

Henry Miller2 said:Hehe.. they aren't actually small at all, they just keep throbbing specifically in my right pinky.. damn it!

See? That proves they're fine!😬

Man, I know exactly how it feels when they squeeze your pinky toe. It’s so irritating while you're walking..

Henry Miller2 said:I heard it’s actually a good idea to rub a little fabric softener on your shoes before putting them on, so I’m going to give that a shot today.🙂
Using drugstore rubbing alcohol works okay too, but after that, my shoes and boots end up bleeding color all over my socks.

Honestly, you might be better off just handing those boots over to me. I'm certain they won't be too small (size 7-8).

Then you can just go out and pick yourself a nice new pair!😬