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Rhinoplasty: Experiences and recovery tips?
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I underwent nasal surgery about two years ago (septoplasty combined with a rhinoplasty to fix the nasal bridge)
For a short while after the procedure, breathing felt perfectly normal. However, after just a few months, the congestion returned, specifically affecting one side. Before the surgery, I struggled to breathe through my right nostril; now, that right side feels like an open tunnel, while my left nostril is significantly blocked, making breathing quite difficult there.
Well, at least I don't deal with the constant sinus issues and throat infections I used to suffer from...
I've read that some people have to undergo multiple nasal surgeries before they actually notice any improvement. My old man had this exact operation done, and honestly, his breathing wasn't any better afterward than it was before.
But there is absolutely no way I am going back under the knife for this again. The recovery process was nothing short of catastrophic. Between the nasal packing and having to wear a cast on my nose to correct the bridge, it was brutal. They didn't even remove the packing until I had spent a full week bedridden in the hospital. During that time, I dealt with relentless headaches, couldn't sleep, and had zero appetite because of the immense pressure caused by that packing—they stuffed nearly six inches of gauze into each nostril.
On top of that, my sense of smell has become incredibly weak. It might be a side effect of the medicated drops they prescribe post-op.
I would only recommend this surgery to people dealing with severe sinus complications. Or, perhaps, to those seeking purely aesthetic changes—since I assume they don't use heavy packing for cosmetic tweaks, or if they do, it’s only for a much shorter duration.
For a short while after the procedure, breathing felt perfectly normal. However, after just a few months, the congestion returned, specifically affecting one side. Before the surgery, I struggled to breathe through my right nostril; now, that right side feels like an open tunnel, while my left nostril is significantly blocked, making breathing quite difficult there.
Well, at least I don't deal with the constant sinus issues and throat infections I used to suffer from...
I've read that some people have to undergo multiple nasal surgeries before they actually notice any improvement. My old man had this exact operation done, and honestly, his breathing wasn't any better afterward than it was before.
But there is absolutely no way I am going back under the knife for this again. The recovery process was nothing short of catastrophic. Between the nasal packing and having to wear a cast on my nose to correct the bridge, it was brutal. They didn't even remove the packing until I had spent a full week bedridden in the hospital. During that time, I dealt with relentless headaches, couldn't sleep, and had zero appetite because of the immense pressure caused by that packing—they stuffed nearly six inches of gauze into each nostril.
On top of that, my sense of smell has become incredibly weak. It might be a side effect of the medicated drops they prescribe post-op.
I would only recommend this surgery to people dealing with severe sinus complications. Or, perhaps, to those seeking purely aesthetic changes—since I assume they don't use heavy packing for cosmetic tweaks, or if they do, it’s only for a much shorter duration.
About six months ago, I went in for testing for HIV and Hepatitis A, B, and C.
Everything came back negative at the time.
But lately, my stomach has been acting up, and I’m dealing with symptoms that could point toward hepatitis (I've had persistent nausea for two weeks now, loss of appetite, diarrhea—though no fever—muscle aches, jaundice, etc.).
Is it possible that I actually have hepatitis? Could it have been missed on that first round of tests? (Just to be clear, I have been consistently using protection during intercourse in the meantime).
Everything came back negative at the time.
But lately, my stomach has been acting up, and I’m dealing with symptoms that could point toward hepatitis (I've had persistent nausea for two weeks now, loss of appetite, diarrhea—though no fever—muscle aches, jaundice, etc.).
Is it possible that I actually have hepatitis? Could it have been missed on that first round of tests? (Just to be clear, I have been consistently using protection during intercourse in the meantime).