Posts by Carl Young57

Can someone help me out here?

Look, I’m not asking for a specific name or ID number right now. All I want to know is: what does this actually cost? Is there an official price list posted anywhere?

How are these people seriously planning on striking for three months? I don't have that kind of time. I need to get these thickenings in both nasal passages removed. My doctor said it’s a straightforward fix and that he’d take care of it, but after this whole disaster, I highly doubt he’ll even lift a finger.

http://www.entusa.com/Nasal%20Photos...initis_15b.jpg

So, does anyone know what the damage might look like at a private clinic?

Carl Young57 said:Hey, it's me again. This lump in my nose just won't budge, and I stumbled upon this article regarding what might be going on.
http://www.fauquierent.net/turbinatereduction.htm

In my case, it feels somewhere between moderate and severe turbinate hypertrophy. Does anyone know how this actually gets fixed? Has anyone here dealt with this? My English isn't quite sharp enough to fully wrap my head around everything in the article.

Anyone around?

Maybe I'm slightly off-topic here, but I wanted to ask if this is related. A few days ago, I was turned away from my appointment because of a strike—they basically told me to come back once things settle down. So, I rescheduled, but I'm still holding onto my old referral. Can I actually show up for the new appointment with that old paperwork, or am I stuck going back to see my primary care doctor to get a new one?

Carl Young57 said:Hey, I'm back. This blockage in my nose just won't budge, and I stumbled upon this article about it.
http://www.fauquierent.net/turbinatereduction.htm

In my case, it looks like something somewhere between moderate and severe turbinate hypertrophy. Does anyone know how this is actually treated? Has anyone here dealt with this before? My English isn't quite strong enough to fully wrap my head around everything in the article.

Bumping this. Anyone?

Hey, it's me again. This lump in my nose just won't budge, and I happened to stumble upon this article about it.
http://www.fauquierent.net/turbinatereduction.htm

In my case, it looks like something somewhere between moderate and severe turbinate hypertrophy. Does anyone have experience with how they fix this? My English isn't quite sharp enough to fully wrap my head around everything in this article.

Can anyone who’s had a septum repair at a local clinic walk me through the process? I’m genuinely curious about what actually happened while I was knocked out. 😁 I realize you probably didn't see much, but surely the sounds alone gave away what they were doing...

Betty Edwards22 said:Hmm... Sorry, but you've got your numbers mixed up—that many babies just doesn't add up.

Fear won't kill you, but it certainly won't get much done either. Who actually wants to end up with their brains scrambled?

Regarding general anesthesia—it’s effective, sure, but let’s not kid ourselves: it carries real risks. We shouldn't overlook that.

What do babies have to do with this? I'm telling you, I had roughly 200—maybe closer to 180 or 190. During my follow-up, I asked the doctor if those numbers were normal, and he said they were fine and that I’m hardly a rare case. I know I was sweating like crazy, though; I was practically begging them to just get the anesthesia started.

What kind of risks are we actually talking about here? If you’re healthy, the risk is basically negligible.

If you're really that terrified, don't even bother with local anesthesia—just go straight for the general stuff, otherwise you might actually die on the table. I know for a fact my heart rate hit about 200 bpm while watching the EKG before they finally knocked me out. Personally, I had a wisdom tooth pulled under general anesthesia once, and it was twenty minutes of pure, unadulterated struggling. I had a sheet over my head so I couldn't see anything, but I could hear everything and just imagine what they were doing to me; I nearly lost it right there.

General anesthesia is the way to go. You don't have to worry about a thing; they put you under, do their work, and two hours later you're waking up in your hospital bed in the ward. Seriously, there’s no reason to be scared, trust me.

Hey everyone, I have a question. In my left nostril, there's this slightly reddish lump. It isn't visible on the surface, but if you shine a light up there, it's clearly sitting a bit deeper. The airflow feels fine, though. My right nostril is perfectly clear, with about 0.6 cm of breathing space—which is great. But in this left one, the lump takes up enough room to be about the width of a fingernail. I've been sticking to the prescribed treatment: saline rinses and drops, and I check the area daily, but nothing changes. It hasn't shrunk at all. This has been dragging on for weeks now. I asked the surgeon what was going on, and he claimed it's just due to the suture he removed during the procedure and that everything should settle down soon. It’s been a few days since then, but honestly, nothing seems different. Any recommendations?

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Here’s my take on what it’s actually like to undergo nasal surgery (septum). First, you have to clear some hurdles—standard stuff like an EKG and blood work—just to make sure you’re cleared for anesthesia. If those results come back fine, you’re good to go. I had some issues with blood clotting, so they gave me some injections to handle that before they cleared me for the procedure. On day one, they put you in a room and you just wait for the call to head to the OR. Once I was in the operating room, I stripped down to my boxers and laid on the table. They hooked me up to the EKG first, then gave me a quick injection through my IV. As I recall, after that, they placed the mask over my face and I drifted off after three or four breaths. I actually tried to pinpoint the exact moment I lost consciousness, but I couldn't quite catch it. I know it happened somewhere between the third and fourth breath. 🙂I woke up in my room about two hours after the surgery, and man, I could barely keep my eyes open. I felt terrible and was incredibly groggy. I didn't even get access to water until two hours post-op... Generally speaking, I was a complete wreck all day due to the anesthesia; I could barely crawl my way to the bathroom. My nose didn't really hurt at the time, but I knew I looked like something out of a horror movie, so I avoided looking in the mirror for two days. 😁
As for pain, they kept me on pills, so I wasn't in any agony.

Pain is honestly the least of your concerns here. The most irritating part was having to breathe exclusively through my mouth, which made my lips dry out almost instantly. It was a miserable sensation, especially when I realized I’d be stuck like that for six days... absolutely brutal.
I found myself wishing I could just breathe through my nose for even sixty seconds—even if it was just through one nostril like before—just to feel normal again. Another nightmare was drinking anything. After the surgery, I was so thirsty I thought I could drink the entire Atlantic Ocean, but I could barely manage a sip because the more I drank, the more pressure built up in my nose. I had to take tiny sips; a single small glass took me about six hours to finish.
Third thing: I couldn't laugh. Any attempt, even a slight chuckle, resulted in sharp pain across my face.

That’s pretty much the rundown of the bad stuff. Most importantly, watch out for that mouth-breathing. Before the surgery, make sure to take deep breaths and enjoy being able to use your nose while you still can. 🙂As far as hospital life goes, I had some decent roommates, so I wasn't bored. The staff was great, and there were plenty of attractive young nurses (probably interns) around, so there was some lighthearted banter. Definitely bring something to read—books, magazines, crosswords—to kill the time. You aren't allowed to leave your unit during your stay, so pack whatever you think you might need.

Oh, I forgot one thing: the gauze tucked under your nose to prevent bleeding. It gets soaked frequently, so you’ll need to change it every hour or two. It’s not a huge deal during the day, but when you wake up in the middle of the night covered in blood, it’s a problem. I couldn't sleep AT ALL for the first two nights because of that and the mouth-breathing. If I managed five consecutive minutes of sleep, I considered it a win. PRO TIP: shave before the surgery (if you're a guy, obviously), otherwise the blood from your nose will stick to your beard and splatter everywhere, and cleaning that up is a mess.

What else... the food is okay, nothing special. Breakfast is usually toast, jam, or honey with warm milk. Lunch is noodle soup, and dinner is similar to breakfast. One of my roommates wasn't allowed to eat any of that and had to survive on these mushy purees that looked like pig feed for three days. Honestly, if you don't like the menu, just bring something from home; nobody is going to force you to eat if you don't want to.

Aside from spending your days lounging around, reading, or watching TV in the hallway, the staff will be checking in constantly to monitor your sugar, blood pressure, temperature, etc. I suppose sitting around doing nothing for 24 hours isn't easy for everyone (unless you're from the Deep South).😁 You just have to find ways to stay entertained. Time passes, you mostly deal with the same routine, and then on the third day, the surgical team calls you in to pull out the nasal swabs. Not the whole thing, obviously, because they’re incredibly long—just maybe a third of them. It’s a bit jumpy and uncomfortable, but luckily it’s over quickly enough to get through.

Then comes the final day—they clear everything out of my nose, send me back to my room, and write up the discharge papers. I say my goodbyes to everyone and pick up my things. Once I have the paperwork, I ask a few follow-up questions about stuff I don't quite grasp, say goodbye, and head home.
For my treatment, I was prescribed Sterimar spray and a follow-up appointment in two weeks, that kind of thing.

Overall, it was a decent experience; I had good company, so the time flew by. If you're worried about the surgery itself, don't be. Honestly, if you're going to be anxious, worry more about breathing through your mouth. The actual procedure is painless, since it's done under general anesthesia, of course.
If there's anything else you want to know, just ask.

A bit late with this reply... I saw my surgeon for a checkup a week ago, and he claims everything with my nose is fine for now. He basically said there’s plenty of room in there—enough that it should be clear. The issue is, it still doesn't feel clear on one side. He suggested I hit the pool and try diving deep as often as possible to "clear things out." He also prescribed some nasal cream and Sterimar. It’s been nearly three weeks since the surgery, and honestly, my nose isn't behaving the way I expected. Or maybe I just need to wait longer for the mucosa to heal? Any advice?

I’m pretty sure it’s just swelling. But honestly, how long does the recovery actually take? That’s my main concern right now. I’m hearing everything from a few weeks to two months, or even six... I mainly want to know when I'll finally be able to breathe through both nostrils again. Does that require a bit more time to pass?

Anyone?

I’ve been doing some reading on this, and I don't think we're looking at a hematoma. It feels more like a slight thickening—completely smooth to the touch and doesn't extend beyond a millimeter. Could it just be swelling?
I have an appointment scheduled for tomorrow.

In the meantime, how long does the recovery actually take? I’m still breathing through one nostril like I was before the surgery, while the other side is completely blocked.

Alright, so what's the move then? Does anyone actually have a solution?

Ever since my septoplasty, I’ve developed a hematoma in my nostril. It’s just as annoying as the septum was before the surgery—only now, the discomfort has shifted to the opposite side.

How long does it usually take for this stuff to clear up? It’s already been two weeks since the procedure. Anyone here dealt with something similar?
EDIT: It looks a bit like what you see in this photo, though mine isn't quite that massive.

http://www.drpaulose.com/wp-content/...-hematoma2.jpg