Randy
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I'm going in to have mine done next Thursday and wanted some real world experiences on recovery time. I've heard everything from 3-8 days.
Deviated Septum
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MrTwisty
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I've had it done twice. Nevermind why.
Had it done on Friday morning...back to work Monday.
No big deal.
Had it done on Friday morning...back to work Monday.
No big deal.
My son had his done. Broke his nose twice. First time boxing (not so bad) second time was a pole vault accident. Had the septum reworked last summer. He was in a bad way for a full week. It wasn't "nothing". Blood running from his nostrils and on narcotics for the pain for the first 4-5 days. Could not sleep laying down due to the blood so we propped him up in the sofa.
I'm sure it varies depending on how much recon they have to do in there...
I'm sure it varies depending on how much recon they have to do in there...
MrTwisty
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All that bleeding doesn't sound right. I wonder if the doctor missed a little cauterizing somewhere.
Both times I broke my nose it was pretty serious and required emergency surgery. The first time, I got hit in the face with a baseball, which broke bones and drove them through my septum. Repairing the deviated septum years later was no big deal.
The next time I broke my nose, I was wrestling with a friend and hit the edge of a pool table...yes alcohol was involved...quite embarrassing actually (I can't believe I'm telling this). This time the break was not bad, but I still had to go back a few years later to get it bored and stroked...again, no big deal.
Considering the lack of ride reports this time of the year, you could at least elaborate and turn this into a full narrative. The forum needs your contribution.
This wasn't after the break. In both occasions that healed up quickly, and crooked. This was after the doctor went inside and "straightened" things out. There was some major bone grinding going on.
But the good news is the boy can breathe out of both nostrils now, which is kind'a important for a track athlete. And it makes sleeping just that much easier as well...
I have a tough time breathing when I have a bad cold. Glad my "boxing accident" only resulted in two broken teeth. I can still breathe just fine with those ugly suckers...
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MrTwisty
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I don't want to bore you with a full narrative, but I was visiting an old high school buddy that I hadn't seen in years and we had waaaayyy too much to drink that night. The good news is that it didn't hurt a bit.Considering the lack of ride reports this time of the year, you could at least elaborate and turn this into a full narrative. The forum needs your contribution.
I had it done. Worst part was having my nose packed with gauze for two days. Makes eating really uncomfortable. You basically have to hold your breath to swallow your food. Aside from that, I got sick from the meds and when I vomited, it was all blood. Kind of disturbing but the Doctor assured me it was normal. I was out of commission for 3-days. Really not a big deal. If I had to, I would do it again but take different meds.
Randy
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Damn....shoulda had the admins close it after Mr Twisty's first response. The trauma that caused it happened over 20 years ago. I never really thought much about it until my dentist did a full face xray and told me I had a deviated septum. Now that I'm concious of it, I notice it. My doc says he does it without the packing, so, we'll see how it goes.
Thanks for the replies
Thanks for the replies
MrTwisty
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You'll be OK Randy. Don't sweat it. Best wishes for a speedy recovery.
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Yeah, I had it done recently after 2 broken nose incidents over 30 years ago playing hockey. Finally decided to get it fixed to be able to breathe easier. The Doc also sliced a strip of cartilage from my ear and built a natural "Breathe Right Strip" in the bridge under the skin, which is not noticeable, to open the nostrils a bit more.
The ear bled and hurt more than the nose but healed very quickly. Two very, very black eyes, and a lot of snuffling for a few days. It turned out that the Doc needed to go back, six months later, and do some warranty work to finish straightening the septum completely. The 2nd job was very easy compared to the first.
The ear bled and hurt more than the nose but healed very quickly. Two very, very black eyes, and a lot of snuffling for a few days. It turned out that the Doc needed to go back, six months later, and do some warranty work to finish straightening the septum completely. The 2nd job was very easy compared to the first.
Randy
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I had it done. Pure hell. Of course, I have this thing about breathing through my nose.
Oh, and make sure you sleep sitting up. It keeps you from getting the black eyes.
And, be sure to let the doctor remove the splints on the septum. Do not try to do this yourself with needle-nose pliers. They are sewn together THROUGH the septum. Don't ask me how I know.
On a positive note: I used to have multiple sinus infections per year. Since deviated septum repair, a sinus infection is indeed a rare occurance.
Oh, and make sure you sleep sitting up. It keeps you from getting the black eyes.
And, be sure to let the doctor remove the splints on the septum. Do not try to do this yourself with needle-nose pliers. They are sewn together THROUGH the septum. Don't ask me how I know.
On a positive note: I used to have multiple sinus infections per year. Since deviated septum repair, a sinus infection is indeed a rare occurance.
juniorfjr
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I had it done several years ago and I would sure do it different next time. The doctor did it with only a local anesthetic. A little 5% cocaine and a couple of shots to kill the pain. The worst part was being awake to hear all of the bone breaking and chisseling of cartlidge. Then about a week with the packing. When he pulled it out I swear the other end was tied to my scrotum. Then 2 weeks more healing, I could actually breath. Then you go back to have the splints taken out, laced through the septum. The first one was about an inch long and 1/2 inch wide, no problem. Then he pulled the other side out, about 4 inches long, again hooked to something in the nether reigons. Everything was perfect for about 3 to 4 days. I was bending over to pet my lab and she reared up. Top of her head on the end of my nose, and now I breath only through the left side. So, be careful for a while after.
Good Luck,
Good Luck,
BkrK12
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I second that! Not ever with a local only!!! I went into shock as they were taking me off the table because the surgeon refused to believe me while I was telling him I was in severe pain for the whole procedure.
The other thing you should talk about with the doc is the long term expectation. After one year, my septum had restored itself to the condition it was in right before surgery. The doctor told me this is not an unusual situation and that many people who have the procedure go right back to where they were - usually takes a year or so.
If I'd lived with it for twenty, I think I'd try for another twenty.
sounds like the time i had a molar extracted. it was a tough job with the root wrapped deep into the jaw. for years there was this irritating little "splinter" resting next to another tooth (that, of course, my tongue was always having to mess with). eventually i got fed up with it and used a pair of needle nosed plyers to pull it out. talk about pain! when i was done i was weak all over but at least it was done.
my brother explained to me a few years later that it sounded like it was the nerve that breached the gum as it healed and retreated after the extraction.
that would explain things.
Randy
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Just got back from a consult and I asked a few questions thanks to you goons who insist on scaring the **** out of me:
He doesn't intend to use splints or packing, but, reserves the right to do so.
Being done under general, not local
He agreed that cartilage does have memory, however, he is removing cartilage and reshaping the septum, so, it shouldn't be a problem, but, there is a very very slim chance that it could
juniorfjr
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Just like any other proceedure done today, the techniques are always improving. Recovery time is reduced and side effects are decreased. Just don't go in to a harley bar and get mouthy for a while.
Good luck.
Good luck.
gregarious
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I had a deviated septum fixed, along with having many polyps removed from my sinuses. it wasnt a picnic, but after about a week of steroids to keep the swelling down, along with Percocet, I was pretty well recovered. The thing I would tell you is to get the gauze taken out as soon as they'll let you get back in the doctors office, as getting sleep when your entire sinus cavities are packed with gauze is very difficult. BTW, my polyps have returned after about 2 years, due to allergies. I'm not going to go through the procedure again until my allergist figures out what I'm allergic to. According to my GP, polyps are usually caused by allergies, most common being pet dander. Yes, I have dogs!
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