Posts by Jesse Sanchez90

I honestly don't get why you're taking this so personally. It’s true that you wrote those words, but on the flip side, it wasn't even remotely definitive. Ever since he joined the forum, he's been making these pretty bizarre observations about the whole situation, which really just shows how much he's missing the mark.

electricangler32 said:So, what happens now?

Like! 😉

William Robinson80 said:It might not be the smartest move to rinse with saline solution every single time. I personally do it three times a day and use a SeaWorld spray that my doctor recommended.

Honestly, it's pretty much the exact same thing...

Rachel Vaughn85 said:Exactly! Honestly, it’s actually smarter to pay someone else a few extra thousand dollars if it means you get an overnight stay included for free. If you tried to book that separately elsewhere, you'd end up paying a few hundred more just to get the same thing, so you really come out ahead. And who's to say one doctor will care more about your recovery than another? Or even that they won't just tell you to rest at home if they think you're up for it?
In all likelihood, he isn't going to be the one pulling an all-nighter to watch over you anyway; that’s what nurses or medical technicians are there for. A higher price tag definitely doesn't guarantee better service or a more successful surgery. I've seen so many people chase the most expensive options only to end up totally disappointed. You really have to go with your gut, while making sure you gather as much info as possible about the surgeon you're looking at. Look at their track record—do successful outcomes clearly outweigh any setbacks? That’s how you eventually find the right fit for you. 🙂

I honestly can't wrap my head around some of the fantasies people are having here—are we seriously talking about removing a mole?!
People are going to be in post-op recovery, and you guys are acting like they're supposed to be hopping on taxis and city buses? ???

I’m not going to comment on specific prices, doctors, or their accommodations, but this whole discussion is sounding a bit ridiculous. After surgery, a person is usually groggy and might even need pain management; where are they supposed to eat? Just pop into a local bakery! This whole process requires solid planning, like maybe even having someone drive you down to Chicago.

These drops are basically a multi-purpose powerhouse for your nose. Think of them as the WD-40 😉 of nasal care. I’d definitely recommend using an Inks spray right after, since those really help kickstart the mucosal healing while calming down all that hyperreactivity.

briskorca352 said:You're very welcome! I'm ready to get to work whenever you have the content ready. Just send over the posts, and I'll handle the rest. 🙂

So, I gave the clinic a call earlier today to check in. The nurse told me that what I'm dealing with is just physiological congestion. She suggested that if my nose gets too stuffed up to breathe properly, I should try using some Operil just to get some relief. 😉

I wouldn't recommend using Operil—you really don't want to risk damaging your nasal mucosa.

I’d suggest following the physiological approach: for the first seven days after removing the Maxitrol, use three drops on both sides three times a day. After those seven days are up, you can switch over to a nasal spray like Nasonex or something similar.

Are you seriously putting college on hold just because of your nose?

You don't sound anything like that at all....But still....

An inferiority complex? Coming from that?

The Merocell with the tubes.

Daniel Wright58 said:I had an appointment with Dr. Glušac recently, and honestly, he didn't leave the best impression on me. He gave my nose a quick look, I explained my symptoms, and he basically just told me I need surgery—I barely even understood what he was getting at. It would have been fine if I hadn't felt like he was just trying to get rid of me as quickly as possible; he just "blurted out" everything he wanted to say, and I couldn't even get a word in edgewise. I tried to ask a few questions, but I just couldn't find an opening. It feels like he’s way more focused on himself than on the patient. He didn't really inspire any confidence, which I think is absolutely vital in a doctor-patient relationship. He kept insisting that everything he does is the gold standard, and he actually advised me NOT to go to a public hospital for my septum surgery (which makes sense since he's in private practice, but why disparage his colleagues like that?!). He even bragged about being one of the only ENT specialists in the country to attend a recent seminar and showed off photos of himself with the top experts in the world... Like, what do those photos actually do for my specific issues or my upcoming surgery?!

On top of that, his English is so rough that I honestly wonder how he managed to get through all his specialty training or how he handled any continuing education abroad... I guess that might not be the most important thing, but still...

Anyway, I'm definitely not sure I'd want to go under the knife with him! :-D

Sorry for the somewhat long post

Oh, totally—you can't ignore that gut feeling.

Hannah Hernandez9 said:Hey, is everything okay with you, Dzepina?

To be honest, I make it a personal rule not to comment on how an operator performs their job; instead, I prefer to focus strictly on explaining things like DG and similar topics.

neonstag63 said:But why wouldn't it be? She doesn't actually want to go to the consultations herself; she just wants someone else to give her all the answers. 😬

Mmm... 😉

rowdypuma4 said:Is anyone currently recovering at Rebro?

I’m planning to have surgery for a deviated septum. One thing I haven't quite wrapped my head around is whether that involves breaking the nose to reset it, or if they just widen the nasal passages? Also, does it end up affecting how the nose looks on the outside?

I have this tiny little bump—hardly even noticeable—but I really wouldn't want to change the actual shape of my nose.

If you're just having a septum repair, they don't touch the bone.
That said, you definitely can change the external appearance of the nose through various manipulations of the cartilage structure...

Dana Bishop752 said:I don't really get why this post is being taken this way? I was just making a recommendation based on the cost (looking at various places here and there).

From what I can gather, he's basically looking for someone who can take him on in nine months and asking about the price range...

I was just sharing my own opinion, and I don't see anything wrong with that...

Wishing you all the best and good luck with LP!

Look, it's not like he's out shopping for a new pair of shoes; he needs medical attention! In cases like this, anything less than actual firsthand experience shared between patients doesn't feel quite right.
As for Luka, I don't see why there's such a rush right now, especially since he's been saving up his cash for about a year and a half...

Hold on a second—you're actually sending someone to a doctor whose reputation regarding noses I know absolutely nothing about (especially since you read different reviews earlier)!
I don't have anything against Dr. Zoran Veir personally, but I honestly don't follow your logic here.

Daniel Sullivan36 said:Here’s the deal. I went to see my doctor because of some breathing issues, specifically on the right side of my nose. Most of the time it feels clogged, and air barely gets through that side, though I can catch a breath every now and then. Looking inside, I can see something that makes me think that's the culprit. It looks exactly like this. Basically, more than half my nose (the right nostril and part of the left) is blocked by this slimy buildup—which I assume is what's stopping the airflow—and it’s been like this for years. After doing a little digging online and looking at photos, it seems like it might be a deviated septum. Well, my doctor sent me for imaging, and once she saw the scans, she reached the same conclusion: I have a deviation. My nasal bridge is also a bit bumpy; there's a visible bump that shifts things slightly to one side. In the meantime, she sent me for blood work (after seeing the ENT, who then ordered the tests), and it turns out I actually have allergies. I mean, maybe I do since the results say so, but I honestly don't feel like allergies are the main issue here. Suddenly, the deviation isn't even being mentioned anymore. I don't sneeze, I don't cough, and it doesn't flare up in the spring when pollen is everywhere; it's just constant all year round (just weak breathing). I saw an ENT too. The paperwork says "thickened nasal mucosa" and a bunch of other stuff. They gave me some pills and sprays (like Avamys and some saline rinse for clearing things out), and I spent more than $167 on them. I used them for two months, but it was a total waste of money. Nothing reduced that mucus or helped my breathing; I still can't breathe well. I’m honestly fed up with buying whatever they prescribe because it feels useless. So, I've just given up on it for now. I'm either waiting weeks for a follow-up or months while they shuffle me from specialist to specialist. I was really hoping for surgery—either functional or cosmetic—but obviously, that's not happening while I'm still on my supplemental insurance where everything is covered. Looks like I'll have to go fully private eventually. Anyway, I'm posting this to see if someone who knows their stuff can tell me if this could truly be caused by allergies and if I need longer treatment to reduce the swelling, or if it really is just the deviation (I can send over the scan).

I read the whole thing—what jumps out at me immediately is that this happens whenever things are done just for the sake of doing them.
Let's start from square one: breathing issues are about the state of the mucosa. In this case, Avamys wasn't meant to be just an allergy med, but rather something to help soothe a chronically inflamed and altered mucosal lining. Under these circumstances, you need consistent application for at least two months before you can even judge how much that edematous mucosa is affecting your airflow.
Second point: having a deformed septum doesn't automatically mean you need surgery; the key is linking that deformity to the actual difficulty breathing. At the end of the day, you don't operate on an X-ray, you operate on the patient—there are plenty of people out there who breathe perfectly fine despite having a crooked septum. That’s why routine pre-op X-rays of the nasal bones don't make much sense.
Finally, aesthetic corrections need to be stated clearly—they are performed in conjunction with the septum repair, provided the diagnostic and treatment process described above is complete.

Not in a month, at least. Even then, you’ve got to take it easy because physical exertion can mess with your hemodynamics, which brings up the risk of bleeding. As for those other things, steer clear unless there's direct force involved. The tissue is still too fresh.

Rachel Vaughn85 said:What I meant by saying "just let it go" was that he clearly isn't interested in hearing us out, not that we should just ignore him or tell him to mind his own business! 😁
Since I realized so many of you work in healthcare and actually have expertise on this subject, your advice is incredibly valuable. But honestly, if he’s going to be this stubborn, he should just go see a surgeon. If he trusts a surgeon more than all of us here—most of whom aren't medical professionals (even if there are a few exceptions he doesn't realize), then that's his choice. 🙂

He might listen, or he might not—it's really not our place to force it, right? 🙂
Besides, looking back at how things used to be in our era, hardly any teenagers listened to their elders anyway. That’s just the way the world works these days.