Thanks for sharing! For anyone going through this - you can use a surgical face mask folded in half or in a third to hold the gauze under your nose so you don't break out with the tape
That is ingenious!! Thank you. I will have the surgery in a month or so and the tape on my face was my biggest concern of irritation. Now I will use a mask
Thank you for posting this… I am five days post surgery and feeling fairly miserable, uplifting to see what I am experiencing is normal and it will get better.
Wow, I really commend you for filming simultaneously while recovering from surgery. Blessings to you! And, I am so elated your recovery is going so speedy and well!
So i just had my procedure done about 12 hours ago and here it is 130 am. And i just cant sleep so i found your video and found it very informative. My nose is completely clogged and my mouth is also dry and lips getting chapped, basically, everything you described. Its really nice to see how much improved you were in a relatively short time, so i cant wait to be there myself. I hope everything has been great for you since and thank you for sharing your journey through this.
Your explanation is soooo thorough and detailed and informative. Such a professional yet cute video. I just had both procedures done yesterday. I'm wishing I stumbled upon your video before my surgery. But at least now I know what to look for. A million thanks to you 😘
Hey @Heba, thank you for sharing your experience. How's the quality of your sleep now? Do you feel like it's noticeably better than before having surgery? I'd really appreciate it if you answered. Thanks!!
this was literally a play-by-play of exactly how it went for me. Down to the upper teeth pain, the sore throat, the dryness, everything. It looks like you got really good care at your hospital. I don’t know how you were able to talk after that surgery!! Your nose might’ve been bleeding more than mine bc you didn’t have stints in…. Thank you for the informative video.
Hey @Jasmin, thank you for sharing your experience. How's the quality of your sleep now? Do you feel like it's noticeably better than before having surgery? I'd really appreciate it if you answered. Thanks!!
@@jasminrose9714 Wow Jasmine, your answer is SO helpful to me. I'm waiting for my ENT to confirm the date of the surgery and my main concern is that I keep waking up in the middle of the night feeling agitated with "hunger for air" so to say. Your answer really puts me a little more at ease. I sincerely thank you wholeheartedly for your answer
I absolutely hate hospitals and have never been admitted to a hospital too. Thank you so much for sharing your journey. I don't know how you were filming at the same time as your recovery. So glad you are having a speedy recovery. Be Blesses. Looking forward to your next video
I had a septoplasty 3 days ago every day feels like a new type of pain. I felt pretty good yesterday but I've run out of pain pills and my teeth are hurting bad. Apparently that's not uncommon because theres a nerve in your nose they can hit and bruise and cause your teeth to hurt. I'm sorry they made you wait so long at the hospital!
Praying for a speedy recovery for you! Honestly, the pain was different! It felt so weird to chew coz my teeth felt wobbly. it will be over soon and you'll be so glad you did it! ❤️
@@ShornellStacey I got my surgery on a Friday. By the next Friday, I felt back to myself, but that was the day I went in for my one week and I unfortunately got a bad migraine after he pulled MORE tight packing out, not in a gentle way either. By this recent Sunday I was good again though. I have been able to breathe much better already!
@@TheJustEllieChannel right I had my done too and I was dying the first day because of my teeth and the worser part is that I have braces so I was scared they were going to fall lol
Hey @Jayjay, I hope you´re doing better. How's the quality of your sleep now? Do you feel like it's noticeably better than before having surgery? I'd really appreciate it if you answered. Thanks!!
Thank you for sharing your surgery; it really helps. I'm nervous about my surgery and seeing others' experiences helps. Also, it may be weird, but you remind me of Emily from the Corpse Bride by Tim Burton. You got her eyes and lips.
I’ve got my septoplasty and turbinate reduction surgery scheduled for the 11th of April and I’m so so scared for it. I had my appendix taken out last year and due to conditions I have, and the medications I was taking at the time for them, it took a really really long time to recover. I’m no longer on those medications anymore, but I still have the conditions, so I’m hoping the process it easier this time round - but it’s really scary not knowing what to expect. Thankyou for explaining this whole process and your recovery. I really appreciate it, and I’m sure many others do too. God bless 🤍
@@ShornellStacey when it switched to the last segment I blinked and said what happened I rewound I thought I push the button and it went to a different video , because you put on your make up and stuff not that you weren’t always cute but you’re gorgeous young lady and I’m glad your surgery worked out for you have a blessed life💝
I had mine done a week ago and for the first 3 days I felt like crap! No pain, but my body just felt blah! Maybe it was the anesthesia wearing off. I can now breath through my nose with my mouth closed and my quality of sleep has already improved.
Hey @Dominique, thank you for sharing your experience. How's the quality of your sleep now? Do you feel like it's noticeably better than before having surgery? I'd really appreciate it if you answered. Thanks!!
@@edu6032 I have not had to use my CPAP machine since having surgery. I am naturally getting more oxygen during my sleep and my wife says that she rarely notices if I stop breathing in my sleep now.
Thank you for this video, even 3 years later it's still invaluable information. My Sep surgery is December 17th 2022, So I'm doing a lot of RUclips research and your video was wonderful and very information..Thank you again.😊
How did it go and how are you feeling almost 2 months after? Mine is a week from today. The difference I am a senior on blood thinners so I'm thinking about the bleeding. I will be off the thinners for a few days, but still it will take longer to stop. I'm just looking forward to breathing better.
You look fantastic and thank you for sharing your experience. Its been 5 days since my surgery and my biggest complaint is a really painful sore throat. I'm praying this is going to be worth it. Many blessings to you my dear.
Thank you, glad this was helpful! Yes the sore throat isn’t fun it’s gets dry from breathing through your mouth constantly. Recovery is fairly quick so you will be back to normal in no time!🙌🏾
@@LorraineCareyAuthor thank you for sharing your experience. How's the quality of your sleep now? Do you feel like it's noticeably better than before having surgery? I'd really appreciate it if you answered. Thanks!!
@@LorraineCareyAuthor Thank you so much for replying. I'm so sorry to hear that. Can I ask if you've felt any kind of improvement on any other front at least?
I wish you would have gone into more detail about what came out your nose... I recently had the surgery and I swear a piece "Sliced sushi tuna 🍣" came out my nose🤭😂 I freaked out!!!!
I had the same surgery yesterday and you video is helping me get through this process. Thanks for making a great video that is helping others get through.
Hi Shornell! Thank you so much for sharing your experience. I have to ask, did you have packing that needed to be removed the next day after surgery? Also, did you have stents placed and removed a week later? You didn't mention those so I wonder if they sometimes do this surgery without placing stents.
Hey @Alyssa, thank you for sharing your experience. How's the quality of your sleep now? Do you feel like it's noticeably better than before having surgery? I'd really appreciate it if you answered. Thanks!!
Thanks so much for posting this, girl! Very informative. I'm actually getting surgery soon, too. I am wondering if you could explain more about what it was like to get put to sleep? This is the part that freaks me out!! Like, what does it feel like? How do they do it? What does it feel like when they put the stuff in, like do you get sleepy or is more like wide awake to instantly out? Could you have stayed awake if you would have tried or is it impossible? Haha. Basically whatever you remember about that part would be helpful. Thanks so much!
Heyyy girl! Omg I was so scared of that too. I just remember them asking me about my holiday and then as I was talking she put the anaesthetic in and it burned. Nothing crazy, but like it was hot going through my arm and I remember saying “hey I can feel that”! I tried so hard to stay awake and keep blinking and next thing I know I was waking up. It was crazy coz I don’t actually remember falling asleep. It’s the strangest thing but not scary at all. They do their best to make you remain calm. You got this, all the best! Xx
@@ShornellStacey Thank you so much for your reply! SO you felt it burning up your arm and then did you feel it hit your brain or anything- like sleepy or woozy or was it more like you were wide awake and then instantly out? So you actually tried to stay awake once they gave it to you? It was impossible?
This was super informative omg. I’m on day 5 of recovery and I’m really concerned bc my nostrils look huge and I’m scared it’s gonna look like that post op? I get the stents taken out in 2 days so maybe it’s just a lot of swelling. I just really hope it didn’t change the appearance of my nose :(
Hey @Hanna, thank you for sharing your experience. How's the quality of your sleep now? Do you feel like it's noticeably better than before having surgery? I'd really appreciate it if you answered. Thanks!!
I have a question for you Hannah, I'm having the same surgery in a month and I will be getting stents put in, do they help with the breathing post op. My doc says if I use my nasal irrigation machine every hour I'll be able to breathe, not sure to what extent, but he says no packing so hopefully I can get some air through my noise. Not being able to breathe makes me SO CHLOSTROPHOPIC, that is my biggest concern. Did you try Sudafed for congestion post op? Did that help? Thank you.
Hi! Thankyou so much for this video ❤️ i got a septorhino surgery done, had a dent on my left side nose and it's only been two weeks, but i still see a slight dent on my left. Did you see something of that sort? And if so did it get better with time?
You mentioned how dry your mouth was and there are some things that can help! Be sure to have some type of lip balm and hard candies on hand. I kept a bag of peppermints, butterscotch, etc. Believe me, they help a lot.
Hey @Mia, thank you for sharing your experience. How's the quality of your sleep now? Do you feel like it's noticeably better than before having surgery? I'd really appreciate it if you answered. Thanks!!
Thank you so much! You look and sound amazing. Also, I'm thrilled I discovered your video bc my surgery is tomorrow morning =) I feel so confidant after your journey vlog. Love you!
Hey @LoveAndPeace11, thank you for sharing your experience. How's the quality of your sleep now? Do you feel like it's noticeably better than before having surgery? I'd really appreciate it if you answered. Thanks!!
O.K Doctor.....now I have guts to face your operation after watching this video..! Glad to hear that finally she can breathe normally after operation..thats what I want to hear
Thank you so much for sharing your experience, and happy to know that it all went well. Did you experience severe throat dryness when breathing through your nose after you could breath through your nose? I have had surgery - septoplasty, turbinate reduction and sinus surgery, I’m now on day 10 of recovery. I can breathe through my nose now (although the inside of my nose feels very dry) but I’ve noticed that when I breath through my nose I get a very dry/sore throat (upper part of the throat that is linked to the back of your nose). Did you experience this? And if so how long did it last for?
Hey there-Shornell, I will be having the same thing, I have had sinus issues for 8 + half very long years-and whenever I did bring up about sinus issues not one of them mentioned about a CT/X-ray scan but when I had an MRI scan it did show my right side of my nose was perforated but nothing was said about that but about no tumours etc! 😡 BTW-I'm also from the UK in England so will be having th is all done via the NHS, Anyway had all these appointments cancelled due to Covid which was super annoying and would get burning sensation through my nose constantly for years-had my CT scan had my results from telephone today and said I have a cyst/Polyp in my right nostril under my eye and a misaligned septum! So he was booking that and should be ready to sort out in a couple of months. 😁 I knew burning sensation was due to sinus infection but as it was constant for years and didn't go then knew that the crooked septum interferes with drainage of mucus from the sinuses into the nasal cavity, this can be a prime environment for bacteria to grow, leading to repeated episodes of infection and inflammation in these spaces! Where in England you from- I'm in Kent between Dartford/Bexleyheath way! Prob have it done at Queen Mary's Hospital-Sidcup or at Darent Valley-Dartford-update got told in a letter will be having it done at Darent Valley Hospital-how comes you got to go to a priv hospital?? lol
Shornell Stacey thank you so much. I am going to see my ENT emergency appointment soon and I believe I too may this procedure done. I would love to know from you if you think this surgery was honestly worth it and how are you feeling now after all these months? Thanking you so much!! I appreciate that.
Shornell Stacey also did you have pressure in your ears before surgery? Or ringing ears? If you did. This this surgery help with the ears also apart from breathing issues? Thank you so much xx
Hii, So I am having trouble breathing as of lately. Turboplasty what exactly did that do, I have to do both according to my doctor did this change the appearance of the exterior of your nose?
I had this all done today on the NHS, would have rather had the splints than dissolveable packing as dissolveablee just adds a really sticky substance of it's own to your mucus and dry scabs so the congestion is worse! I was told not to rinse by a doctor for a week, nearly 4 days in and I'm in A&E with an ENT doctor picking two hard dry blood scabs out of the entrance to my nostrils & secretions and debriment out of my nose that just sat there for days drying up under the packing, they told me I should have started rinsing as soon as! Suppose that's why you went private, you managed to avoid complications lol.
Just had mine this morning. Nose feels fine, but my throat’s freaking killing me. That and my Uvula has swollen to twice the size it usually is, I can feel it rubbing against my tongue and it’s driving me insane!
@@yokusai593 actually what’s really killing me is in my gums! I’m so much pain. Everything in the upper part of my mouth is soar. I’m trying to not to take meds but I can’t help myself. How are you holding up?
@@maryanndominguez9553 I’ve been really good, completely healed. The surgery itself went great but I ended up getting a fairly uncommon complication that made the first week of recovery utter hell. Uvular Necrosis, basically they cut off blood supply to my uvula when they put the breathing tube in. My uvula swelled up and then the bottom half proceeded to shrivel up, die, and fall off. Worst of all is that the anesthesiologist said that there’s good chance it’ll happen again when I inevitably get another surgery later in my life. Hang in there, after you get the splints removed and you can actually breathe through your nose, things get a hell of a lot easier.
I am on day 4 of recovery... Feeling better. I would not want to go through this again. I just take extra strength Tylenol for pain. I get my splints out this week. It is no fun at all. 😢❤
Hi, could you please update about your surgery? And you can you please tell us what type of method they used? Was it cauterisation or radio frequency? Would you know please? Was this surgery worth it? Please let us know.
I have to get this done as my entire nose is 90% blocked and they thought it was asthma for two years! Did you have to get stents put up your nose or was it just the padding taped on!
Its a strange one because I didn't have much mucus production before, it wasn't that my nose was bunged up, it was more like it was just closed lol dunno if that makes sense. In terms of dryness/mucus production i dont feel theres been a change i just feel like there more space for air.
Hi, Thank you for your video. I got my septoplasty surgery done on Tuesday 20 April. I have stiches, did your stiches dissolve by themselves or did your surgeon remove them.? Have you had any issues with your nose post surgery? Thanks
Just had this done. Doc did my surgery and put in splints and then went on vacation for 7 days. Stuck with these splints in for another 3 days and can’t wait to get them out. Worst part of the whole ordeal.
Hey @Jared, thank you for sharing your experience. How's the quality of your sleep now 10 months after? Do you feel like it's noticeably better than before having surgery? I'd really appreciate it if you answered. Thanks!!
Thank yoi for this video!!! You are so beautiful by the way! I had a turbinate reduction (wish I had the septoplasty then too) and my least fav part was when they shoved numbing cotton SO FAR up your nose..it numbed my throat and felt like I couldn't swallow or breathe. Nearly had a panic attack. Do they do this for the septoplasty? Or is everything done while your asleep? Thank you in advance!!
Aw thank you so much! Oh no that sounds scary! I didn’t have this, they put me to sleep and everything was done whilst I was asleep. Are you fully recovered from your procedure?
@@ShornellStacey Oh thank goodness! I am fully healed from the turbinate reduction. It didn't help at all, unfortunately. So I have an appt to talk with a new dr about a septoplasty next month! Are you glad you did it still?
Thank you so much for the video! I went through a septoplasty 2 years ago, but it didn’t work. Now I need to go in for a turbinoplasty too. Does it hurt inside your nose after? How long did it take you to start breathing normally?
Because i had them done at the same time i'm not sure which one caused the discomfort. I would say it was only really painful to touch, but in general i didn't really feel much pain. It took about a month to start breathing normally again.
Hi, I know this is an older video haha but I am getting surgery in 2 weeks and a half. I am terrified, how was the general anesthesia? I am absolutely terrified of that part.
Hi beaitiful, thank you for your informative video 🤗🙋🏻♀️ May I ask, were you under general or local anesthesia? And I noticed you mentioned you used advil, did you also take pain killers or were you feeling ok with just the advil? Thank you in advance Abby
Hey Abby, thanks for watching. I was under general anaesthetic, was asleep throughout the whole thing. They gave be cocodamol and ibuprofen, but for the most part ibuprofen was enough as I wasn’t in terrible pain.
Sleeping was okay actually but im the type that can sleep anywhere and everywhere haha. Only this is you’ve got to try to sleep elevated. Especially if you’re bleeding a lot
Currently watching this whilst on day 2. Man this is rough. I am in South Korea and it’s a bit scary because no one speaks English here but all in hall feeling sooooooo much better from yesterday. Can’t wait to get this stuff out of my nose!
Hey @Nathan, thank you for sharing your experience. How are you doing now? Did you get the stents out already? And if so, how's the quality of your sleep now? Do you feel like it's noticeably better than before having surgery? I'd really appreciate it if you answered. Thanks!!
@@edu6032 I just got my stents out today so I’m on week 1 but I still can’t breathe you have to keep rinsing your nose but you will be able to breathe and clean out your nostrils better so I’m hoping I breathe through both nostrils like normal soon
@@4KMediaGuy I wish you the best! I am on week 7 post op and still can't breathe properly through my nose, but my surgery was pretty big and took almost 4 hours. I hope that I will get better in the upcoming months.
Hi, I was just wondering after the procedure did you have to use a cleansing wash Bottle to clear out your nose. Also after the operation how long did you have to wait to see your ENT specialist. Thanks.
Thanks for sharing! Do you know what method your surgeon did to reduce your turbinates? Also what was your surgeons name? I need it done and I’m looking for a surgeon!
Hey @Luz, How did it go? And can I ask you how's the quality of your sleep now? Do you feel like it's noticeably better than before having surgery? I'd really appreciate it if you answered. Thanks!!
It's day 3 for me and the packing is still in my letter nostril it was supposed to dissolve so I can start cleaning it. Wtf do I do. The right one has no packing just bloody mucus coming out the left is blocked with packing how do I go about cleaning it what would other people do need advice before I get a infection?
He basically just took a look up there to make sure it was all healing well and then asked me how ive found the healing process and if i had any concerns. It was just like a 5 minute appointment. Im going to film an update video soon xx
I have been through the OP yesterday and it's so hurtful, I can't eat or drink due to the nasal packing. Doctor told me that it will be removed in 2 days. So tomorrow they'll take it out. I am very scared. The splints probably after a week. I can't anymore. I want to breath and eat again. I know things will get better but the process is so hurtful. I don't try to scare you guys. I am a sensitive human that's why I experience it harsh. I don't like to see blood.
Hey there, I wanted to ask if you got Empty Nose Syndrome? Do you feel better after the surgery? I'm scheduled to have this done but I have fears about it now, So I want to ask folks who have had this already. Thanks!
@@edu6032 Hey Edu! I did!!! easily one of the best choices I did for myself. I don't mouth breathe anymore, well .. I should say, I do when I have allergy issues which BECAUSE of the surgery I get harsher allergies but I can take a pill and it helps! Honestly, for ME I'll take some allergy congestion with mouth breathing over daily mouth breathing! I am also learning how to "breathe through my nose" a lot more since I was used to small and slow intakes of air but maybe that's normal? lol The recovery was painful but I got better after a month! I also posted a video on my channel if you're interested! I hope that helps, stay well! :)
@@AleOmalley Thank you so much for replying! About learning how to breath through your nose, I recommend you to use tape on your mouth. Just a tiny bit touching both the lower and upper lip. That way, you gain consciousness about having your mouth closed, and then it carries on into your sleep. I haven´t tried that myself yet because I´m still 100% a mouth breather... I'm going to watch your video now, cheers!
Hi just a quick question, I literally got this done on Saturday, the doctors have put dissolvable stitches in my nose. Can I ask when did your nose start to clear up and when could you start blowing out of your nose? Thanks!
By the two week mark I was much better! After the first week I was able to blow my nose really gently, I just judged it based on my sensation and when I felt ready.
Hey @Arjun, thank you for sharing your experience. How's the quality of your sleep now? Do you feel like it's noticeably better than before having surgery? I'd really appreciate it if you answered. Thanks!!
@@edu6032 hi sorry i saw this late. Im completely fine now its been a year and a half since i had my surgery. My breathing has improved immensely. After 2 weeks post op u will be good as new!
This surgery destroyed my life. It gave me Atrophic Rhinitis (empty nose syndrome) which means the nasal mucosa dried out and now I can barely feel air when I breathe. It basically feels like I'm suffocating. Most people don't get this but the doctors don't even warn you it can happen.
@@ShornellStacey Over a year. The mucosa can get worse slowly over time. They have known about this since 1994 and the doctors still don't mention is before surgery. It's disgusting.
@@markstamatovski6368 I wish someone had warned me. The scumbag doctors should tell people this can happen. But they want that money so they say nothing.
Thanks for your vlog. I am 2 days post op and i am miserable and scared. I have lots of post nasal drip into my throat. My nose is stuffy and runny. I cant sleep. Scared to sneeze or blow. I feel like i wont be able to breathe normally again. When my nose starts to dry it gets tight and i wonder if i should wet it more with saline or just let it be dry and crusty. Now I am hearing about this ENS stuff and its got me afraid. I havent slept. I will be glad when this is OVER. I have so many concerns. My nose is very stuffy, sore and runny.
I went through the exact same thing! I promise it will be okay, it feels like you will never go back to normal but you will. It’s amazing how fast the body heals itself. So just hang in there, make sure to clean it with saline spray twice a day and use a cotton bud gently to clean out any bits than can come out, instead of blowing your nose. Let me know how it goes xx
Hey @sweetfacegurl3000, thank you for sharing your experience. How's the quality of your sleep now? Do you feel like it's noticeably better than before having surgery? I'd really appreciate it if you answered. Thanks!!
@@edu6032 Everything is fine. I do sleep better. However, my nostril on the deviated side has collapsed due to all the years of having asymmetrical airflow. So, that muscle is weak. It's ironic that I had the septum surgery to correct the issue but now my nostril collapses which still affects the air flow. It collapses when I inhale deeply/strongly. Also, there is still a minor funny bone feeling when I touch the cartilage on the bridge of my nose since the surgery. I will say this...I was told I could go back to work 2 days after surgery. That was ABSOLUTELY FALSE. That's an extensive surgery that creates LOTS of discomfort. Oh, and don't use Afrin post surgery. That stuff should be banned. It burned my throat and nose so bad. Whole ordeal was a horrible experience. Worst surgery I have ever had.
Thanks for sharing. Glad you can breathe and you're healing well. I believe I have a deviated septum too. I can only breathe out of my right nostril lol.
Hi , thanks for your video ! when you started to breathe 100% ? I have got mine surgery done 2 weeks ago , one nose hole is working 50% , but another is just maybe 5% . Worried is everything ok , or it’s normal. Thank you !
Hey @Edgar, thank you for sharing your experience. How's the quality of your sleep now? Do you feel like it's noticeably better than before having surgery? I'd really appreciate it if you answered. Thanks!!
@@edu6032 hello , thanks for asking 👍 finally I can sleep , dont think that my nose 100% working , but I think it’s enough to have a good , deep sleep . After surgery took me a month and a bit to start feeling better . Hope it will be even better soon 👍
@@edgarm6878 Thank you so much for replying. Your comment gives me hope, I've been having sleep problems since I was in school (about 30 years ago) and never knew why that is, I'm not stressed nor depressed. Since I always wake up agitated in the middle of the night gasping for air and with an awfully dry mouth I suspect my problem could be related to mouth breathing. I hope it keeps improving for you, feel free to keep me posted. Cheers!
@@edu6032 I know what you mean , constantly waking up at middle of the night ! Hope it’s our past! Wish you the best ! Let me know if you have any changes !
I felt the same. Im one day 2 after surgery. I have bad anxiety too. Deep breathing helps alot. Try not to focus on it so much and you'll be okay. The days go quickly, and it'll be all in the past before you know it. Good luck
My sense of smell didn’t really go, it was more of the fact that the gauze was under my nose 24/7. Whenever that was off my sense of smell was fine. In terms of taste probably about a week
Thanks for sharing! For anyone going through this - you can use a surgical face mask folded in half or in a third to hold the gauze under your nose so you don't break out with the tape
Thanks! That’s the tip I needed.
That is ingenious!! Thank you. I will have the surgery in a month or so and the tape on my face was my biggest concern of irritation. Now I will use a mask
My doctor gave me a little strap that holds the gauze in place- ask about them
I was literally in tears because of the love I felt through the screen. Bless yall in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen
Aww thanks so much!!
Thank you for posting this… I am five days post surgery and feeling fairly miserable, uplifting to see what I am experiencing is normal and it will get better.
How are you feeling now?
Plz share your recovery journey plzz tell
Wow, I really commend you for filming simultaneously while recovering from surgery. Blessings to you! And, I am so elated your recovery is going so speedy and well!
Agreed!! What a trooper!!
Thank you so much. Only God pulled me through coz I was looking crazy at some point 😂🙏🏾
@@ShornellStacey Indeed, only God for sure!
@@ShornellStacey Amen Amen!
So i just had my procedure done about 12 hours ago and here it is 130 am. And i just cant sleep so i found your video and found it very informative. My nose is completely clogged and my mouth is also dry and lips getting chapped, basically, everything you described. Its really nice to see how much improved you were in a relatively short time, so i cant wait to be there myself.
I hope everything has been great for you since and thank you for sharing your journey through this.
Heyyy how are u now?
I will be having my surgery soon
Plzz tell about ur recovery journey we r doing a survey for this
Your explanation is soooo thorough and detailed and informative. Such a professional yet cute video. I just had both procedures done yesterday. I'm wishing I stumbled upon your video before my surgery. But at least now I know what to look for. A million thanks to you 😘
So glad this was helpful! Wishing you a speedy recovery!
Hey @Heba, thank you for sharing your experience. How's the quality of your sleep now? Do you feel like it's noticeably better than before having surgery? I'd really appreciate it if you answered. Thanks!!
@ShornellStacey plzz tell about ur recovery journey plzz we r doing a survey
WOW you've had such an amazing recovery and the results look amazing!
Glory be to God ! 🙌🏾🙏🏾❤️
this was literally a play-by-play of exactly how it went for me. Down to the upper teeth pain, the sore throat, the dryness, everything. It looks like you got really good care at your hospital. I don’t know how you were able to talk after that surgery!! Your nose might’ve been bleeding more than mine bc you didn’t have stints in…. Thank you for the informative video.
Hey @Jasmin, thank you for sharing your experience. How's the quality of your sleep now? Do you feel like it's noticeably better than before having surgery? I'd really appreciate it if you answered. Thanks!!
@@edu6032 my sleep is a lot better. I don't wake up through the night anymore.
@@jasminrose9714 Wow Jasmine, your answer is SO helpful to me. I'm waiting for my ENT to confirm the date of the surgery and my main concern is that I keep waking up in the middle of the night feeling agitated with "hunger for air" so to say. Your answer really puts me a little more at ease. I sincerely thank you wholeheartedly for your answer
@@edu6032 of course, im glad I could be able to help some!
Share u recovery journey after along time plzz share
I absolutely hate hospitals and have never been admitted to a hospital too. Thank you so much for sharing your journey. I don't know how you were filming at the same time as your recovery. So glad you are having a speedy recovery. Be Blesses. Looking forward to your next video
The whole process really was as bad as I thought it would be to be honest. Not saying that I would do it again! But I was pleasantly surprised 🙏🏾🙌🏾
I had a septoplasty 3 days ago every day feels like a new type of pain. I felt pretty good yesterday but I've run out of pain pills and my teeth are hurting bad. Apparently that's not uncommon because theres a nerve in your nose they can hit and bruise and cause your teeth to hurt. I'm sorry they made you wait so long at the hospital!
Praying for a speedy recovery for you! Honestly, the pain was different! It felt so weird to chew coz my teeth felt wobbly. it will be over soon and you'll be so glad you did it! ❤️
@@ShornellStacey I got my surgery on a Friday. By the next Friday, I felt back to myself, but that was the day I went in for my one week and I unfortunately got a bad migraine after he pulled MORE tight packing out, not in a gentle way either. By this recent Sunday I was good again though. I have been able to breathe much better already!
I had my surgery last Wednesday and I think my teeth hurt more than my actual surgery. It has been horrible.
@@TheJustEllieChannel right I had my done too and I was dying the first day because of my teeth and the worser part is that I have braces so I was scared they were going to fall lol
How long does ur take u to wake up after sugery bc imma get mine very worried
Writing this on day 1 post op... can't sleep it's sooooo painful 😭😭😭😭 I cannot wait for this to be over with 😪 Thank you for your video ❤
I’m 1 day. I’m not in any pain I just am uncomfortable and I’m still sleepy.
@@dakotawilliamson6371 you are blessed I had the worst pain ever 😂
Hey @Jayjay, I hope you´re doing better. How's the quality of your sleep now? Do you feel like it's noticeably better than before having surgery? I'd really appreciate it if you answered. Thanks!!
Thank you for sharing your surgery; it really helps. I'm nervous about my surgery and seeing others' experiences helps.
Also, it may be weird, but you remind me of Emily from the Corpse Bride by Tim Burton. You got her eyes and lips.
I’ve got my septoplasty and turbinate reduction surgery scheduled for the 11th of April and I’m so so scared for it.
I had my appendix taken out last year and due to conditions I have, and the medications I was taking at the time for them, it took a really really long time to recover. I’m no longer on those medications anymore, but I still have the conditions, so I’m hoping the process it easier this time round - but it’s really scary not knowing what to expect.
Thankyou for explaining this whole process and your recovery. I really appreciate it, and I’m sure many others do too. God bless 🤍
How are you feeling now ?
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you’re beautiful 🥺
Oh thank you so much
@@ShornellStacey when it switched to the last segment I blinked and said what happened I rewound I thought I push the button and it went to a different video , because you put on your make up and stuff not that you weren’t always cute but you’re gorgeous young lady and I’m glad your surgery worked out for you have a blessed life💝
@@sambell385 calm down sam 😂
I just want to add another Thank You for the effort you put into recording this. My surgery is tomorrow morning. 😢
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You look Gorgeous. 💜💜 Glad you healed well. Blessings to you 🙏🏽
I love your eyes and thank you for sharing this journey!
I had mine done a week ago and for the first 3 days I felt like crap! No pain, but my body just felt blah! Maybe it was the anesthesia wearing off. I can now breath through my nose with my mouth closed and my quality of sleep has already improved.
My teeth also hurt for 2 days as well
So glad recovery is going well so far. The sore teeth was awful!
@@ShornellStacey please explain to me .what are method doctors reduce your Turbinate..? Doctors use radio frekuensi or Microdebrider?
Hey @Dominique, thank you for sharing your experience. How's the quality of your sleep now? Do you feel like it's noticeably better than before having surgery? I'd really appreciate it if you answered. Thanks!!
@@edu6032 I have not had to use my CPAP machine since having surgery. I am naturally getting more oxygen during my sleep and my wife says that she rarely notices if I stop breathing in my sleep now.
Thank you for this video, even 3 years later it's still invaluable information. My Sep surgery is December 17th 2022, So I'm doing a lot of RUclips research and your video was wonderful and very information..Thank you again.😊
How did it go and how are you feeling almost 2 months after? Mine is a week from today. The difference I am a senior on blood thinners so I'm thinking about the bleeding. I will be off the thinners for a few days, but still it will take longer to stop. I'm just looking forward to breathing better.
You look fantastic and thank you for sharing your experience. Its been 5 days since my surgery and my biggest complaint is a really painful sore throat. I'm praying this is going to be worth it. Many blessings to you my dear.
Thank you, glad this was helpful! Yes the sore throat isn’t fun it’s gets dry from breathing through your mouth constantly. Recovery is fairly quick so you will be back to normal in no time!🙌🏾
@@ShornellStacey Thank you. I have an appt. today with my doctor.
@@LorraineCareyAuthor thank you for sharing your experience. How's the quality of your sleep now? Do you feel like it's noticeably better than before having surgery? I'd really appreciate it if you answered. Thanks!!
@@edu6032 I actually am worse after my surgery. I have constant sinus drainage.
@@LorraineCareyAuthor Thank you so much for replying. I'm so sorry to hear that. Can I ask if you've felt any kind of improvement on any other front at least?
Just had this done yesterday, glad the procedure is over. I'm experiencing minimal discomfort. The saline rinse and afrin is really helping.
How are you feeling now? Did the surgeon leave any packing or splints?
@@edu6032 the splints are still in my nose, they'll be removed in two days.
Thank you for sharing your journey. You are beautiful even when you're in recovery.
I wish you would have gone into more detail about what came out your nose... I recently had the surgery and I swear a piece "Sliced sushi tuna 🍣" came out my nose🤭😂 I freaked out!!!!
I had the same surgery yesterday and you video is helping me get through this process. Thanks for making a great video that is helping others get through.
I had mine 4 days ago. How are you feeling?
@@VincentSteinerYuh my mouth is still very dry but the pain is minimal.
Hi Shornell! Thank you so much for sharing your experience. I have to ask, did you have packing that needed to be removed the next day after surgery? Also, did you have stents placed and removed a week later? You didn't mention those so I wonder if they sometimes do this surgery without placing stents.
Im on Day 3 and Im having the exact same experience as you thus far. I hope my nose returns to normal
Hey @Alyssa, thank you for sharing your experience. How's the quality of your sleep now? Do you feel like it's noticeably better than before having surgery? I'd really appreciate it if you answered. Thanks!!
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Thanks so much for posting this, girl! Very informative. I'm actually getting surgery soon, too. I am wondering if you could explain more about what it was like to get put to sleep? This is the part that freaks me out!! Like, what does it feel like? How do they do it? What does it feel like when they put the stuff in, like do you get sleepy or is more like wide awake to instantly out? Could you have stayed awake if you would have tried or is it impossible? Haha. Basically whatever you remember about that part would be helpful. Thanks so much!
Heyyy girl! Omg I was so scared of that too. I just remember them asking me about my holiday and then as I was talking she put the anaesthetic in and it burned. Nothing crazy, but like it was hot going through my arm and I remember saying “hey I can feel that”! I tried so hard to stay awake and keep blinking and next thing I know I was waking up. It was crazy coz I don’t actually remember falling asleep. It’s the strangest thing but not scary at all. They do their best to make you remain calm. You got this, all the best! Xx
@@ShornellStacey Thank you so much for your reply! SO you felt it burning up your arm and then did you feel it hit your brain or anything- like sleepy or woozy or was it more like you were wide awake and then instantly out? So you actually tried to stay awake once they gave it to you? It was impossible?
How was your surgery? :)
So happy for you! I'm 1 week post op. I'm having sinus headaches. Did you have any?
I am day 5 after my op and I have really bad head aches, minor bleeding still and my nose feels so sore
i love your voice. thank you for the video! makes me feel better about getting the same surgery in a few weeks
Congratulations on your recovery! You look amazing 😍😍😍
Thank you Cathy ! Xx
This was super informative omg. I’m on day 5 of recovery and I’m really concerned bc my nostrils look huge and I’m scared it’s gonna look like that post op? I get the stents taken out in 2 days so maybe it’s just a lot of swelling. I just really hope it didn’t change the appearance of my nose :(
I was so worried during my recovery because i looked like a literal pig 😩It will all go back to normal in time!
Did you get stents? I saw no packing.
Hey @Hanna, thank you for sharing your experience. How's the quality of your sleep now? Do you feel like it's noticeably better than before having surgery? I'd really appreciate it if you answered. Thanks!!
I have a question for you Hannah, I'm having the same surgery in a month and I will be getting stents put in, do they help with the breathing post op. My doc says if I use my nasal irrigation machine every hour I'll be able to breathe, not sure to what extent, but he says no packing so hopefully I can get some air through my noise. Not being able to breathe makes me SO CHLOSTROPHOPIC, that is my biggest concern. Did you try Sudafed for congestion post op? Did that help? Thank you.
Hi! Thankyou so much for this video ❤️ i got a septorhino surgery done, had a dent on my left side nose and it's only been two weeks, but i still see a slight dent on my left. Did you see something of that sort? And if so did it get better with time?
Thanks for the video! How long did you sleep upright for? And how many days after did you clean your nose/blow your nose? xx
Thank you amazing video! You mentioned you lost some of your sense of smell, did that came back?
You mentioned how dry your mouth was and there are some things that can help! Be sure to have some type of lip balm and hard candies on hand. I kept a bag of peppermints, butterscotch, etc. Believe me, they help a lot.
Thank you so much for this video. I've got my surgery this week and i'm so nervous! Also, you're sooo beautiful! xx
Hey @Mia, thank you for sharing your experience. How's the quality of your sleep now? Do you feel like it's noticeably better than before having surgery? I'd really appreciate it if you answered. Thanks!!
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Thank you so much! You look and sound amazing. Also, I'm thrilled I discovered your video bc my surgery is tomorrow morning =) I feel so confidant after your journey vlog. Love you!
Hey @LoveAndPeace11, thank you for sharing your experience. How's the quality of your sleep now? Do you feel like it's noticeably better than before having surgery? I'd really appreciate it if you answered. Thanks!!
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O.K Doctor.....now I have guts to face your operation after watching this video..!
Glad to hear that finally she can breathe normally after operation..thats what I want to hear
Thank you so much for sharing your experience, and happy to know that it all went well.
Did you experience severe throat dryness when breathing through your nose after you could breath through your nose?
I have had surgery - septoplasty, turbinate reduction and sinus surgery, I’m now on day 10 of recovery. I can breathe through my nose now (although the inside of my nose feels very dry) but I’ve noticed that when I breath through my nose I get a very dry/sore throat (upper part of the throat that is linked to the back of your nose). Did you experience this? And if so how long did it last for?
Hey did this get any better for you?
Hey there-Shornell,
I will be having the same thing, I have had sinus issues for 8 + half very long years-and whenever I did bring up about sinus issues not one of them mentioned about a CT/X-ray scan but when I had an MRI scan it did show my right side of my nose was perforated but nothing was said about that but about no tumours etc! 😡
BTW-I'm also from the UK in England so will be having th is all done via the NHS, Anyway had all these appointments cancelled due to Covid which was super annoying and would get burning sensation through my nose constantly for years-had my CT scan had my results from telephone today and said I have a cyst/Polyp in my right nostril under my eye and a misaligned septum!
So he was booking that and should be ready to sort out in a couple of months. 😁
I knew burning sensation was due to sinus infection but as it was constant for years and didn't go then knew that the crooked septum interferes with drainage of mucus from the sinuses into the nasal cavity, this can be a prime environment for bacteria to grow, leading to repeated episodes of infection and inflammation in these spaces!
Where in England you from- I'm in Kent between Dartford/Bexleyheath way!
Prob have it done at Queen Mary's Hospital-Sidcup or at Darent Valley-Dartford-update got told in a letter will be having it done at Darent Valley Hospital-how comes you got to go to a priv hospital?? lol
Hi could you please do an update video video on how you feel since it’s been 5-6 months now?
Sure i do think it's about time! 😅
Shornell Stacey thank you so much. I am going to see my ENT emergency appointment soon and I believe I too may this procedure done. I would love to know from you if you think this surgery was honestly worth it and how are you feeling now after all these months? Thanking you so much!! I appreciate that.
Shornell Stacey also did you have pressure in your ears before surgery? Or ringing ears? If you did. This this surgery help with the ears also apart from breathing issues? Thank you so much xx
Hii,
So I am having trouble breathing as of lately. Turboplasty what exactly did that do,
I have to do both according to my doctor did this change the appearance of the exterior of your nose?
@@jarynava turbino is the inside. septo is the septum alignment. and rhino is the tip and nose shaft
Glad you healed well. Your makeup is beautiful.
Thank you for this video. Your hair and skin look amazing!!
I had this all done today on the NHS, would have rather had the splints than dissolveable packing as dissolveablee just adds a really sticky substance of it's own to your mucus and dry scabs so the congestion is worse! I was told not to rinse by a doctor for a week, nearly 4 days in and I'm in A&E with an ENT doctor picking two hard dry blood scabs out of the entrance to my nostrils & secretions and debriment out of my nose that just sat there for days drying up under the packing, they told me I should have started rinsing as soon as! Suppose that's why you went private, you managed to avoid complications lol.
Just had mine this morning. Nose feels fine, but my throat’s freaking killing me. That and my Uvula has swollen to twice the size it usually is, I can feel it rubbing against my tongue and it’s driving me insane!
I had the same experience! The roof of my mouth is really hurting! I just had it four days ago.
@@maryanndominguez9553 How’s your uvula doing?
@@yokusai593 actually what’s really killing me is in my gums! I’m so much pain. Everything in the upper part of my mouth is soar. I’m trying to not to take meds but I can’t help myself. How are you holding up?
@@maryanndominguez9553 I’ve been really good, completely healed. The surgery itself went great but I ended up getting a fairly uncommon complication that made the first week of recovery utter hell. Uvular Necrosis, basically they cut off blood supply to my uvula when they put the breathing tube in. My uvula swelled up and then the bottom half proceeded to shrivel up, die, and fall off. Worst of all is that the anesthesiologist said that there’s good chance it’ll happen again when I inevitably get another surgery later in my life. Hang in there, after you get the splints removed and you can actually breathe through your nose, things get a hell of a lot easier.
@@yokusai593 Awww man! Sorry you went through all that!! I’m so glad you are doing so much better!! Cheers to breathing better❤️
I am on day 4 of recovery... Feeling better. I would not want to go through this again. I just take extra strength Tylenol for pain. I get my splints out this week. It is no fun at all. 😢❤
Hi, could you please update about your surgery? And you can you please tell us what type of method they used? Was it cauterisation or radio frequency? Would you know please? Was this surgery worth it? Please let us know.
I have to get this done as my entire nose is 90% blocked and they thought it was asthma for two years! Did you have to get stents put up your nose or was it just the padding taped on!
They didnt pack my nose with any splints but im beginning to wish they did because the blockage looks the same as it did before surgery 😩
@@ShornellStacey so has it pretty much gone back to how it was or is it still an improvement?
Did you experience more dryness long term post-op? Have you noticed a decline in mucus production at all?
Its a strange one because I didn't have much mucus production before, it wasn't that my nose was bunged up, it was more like it was just closed lol dunno if that makes sense. In terms of dryness/mucus production i dont feel theres been a change i just feel like there more space for air.
Hi! How long, after surgery, did you rinse with saline? 3 months? 6 months? Or are you still doing it now?
Did you have to put a moisturizer in your nose for scarring purposes?
Hi, Thank you for your video. I got my septoplasty surgery done on Tuesday 20 April. I have stiches, did your stiches dissolve by themselves or did your surgeon remove them.? Have you had any issues with your nose post surgery? Thanks
Just had this done. Doc did my surgery and put in splints and then went on vacation for 7 days. Stuck with these splints in for another 3 days and can’t wait to get them out. Worst part of the whole ordeal.
Once they take the splint out it feels like heaven, hope you are recovering well
Hey @Jared, thank you for sharing your experience. How's the quality of your sleep now 10 months after? Do you feel like it's noticeably better than before having surgery? I'd really appreciate it if you answered. Thanks!!
I’m 72 hours into recovery now, video is inspiring that I’ll be back to normal soon! Can’t wait for the results 🥹
Thank yoi for this video!!! You are so beautiful by the way! I had a turbinate reduction (wish I had the septoplasty then too) and my least fav part was when they shoved numbing cotton SO FAR up your nose..it numbed my throat and felt like I couldn't swallow or breathe. Nearly had a panic attack. Do they do this for the septoplasty? Or is everything done while your asleep? Thank you in advance!!
Aw thank you so much! Oh no that sounds scary! I didn’t have this, they put me to sleep and everything was done whilst I was asleep. Are you fully recovered from your procedure?
@@ShornellStacey Oh thank goodness! I am fully healed from the turbinate reduction. It didn't help at all, unfortunately. So I have an appt to talk with a new dr about a septoplasty next month! Are you glad you did it still?
Thank you so much for the video! I went through a septoplasty 2 years ago, but it didn’t work. Now I need to go in for a turbinoplasty too. Does it hurt inside your nose after? How long did it take you to start breathing normally?
Because i had them done at the same time i'm not sure which one caused the discomfort. I would say it was only really painful to touch, but in general i didn't really feel much pain. It took about a month to start breathing normally again.
Shornell Stacey Ok, thanks for replying!🌟
I wonder why didn’t they do the turbinate reduction at the same time.
Just got this today and watching it for comfort
Hi, I know this is an older video haha but I am getting surgery in 2 weeks and a half. I am terrified, how was the general anesthesia? I am absolutely terrified of that part.
Hello I just had mine last night today is day 2. We're you able to use the nasal rinse on this day or did you waited?
Which option did you use for yr surgery. I mean the type of surgery that was performed.
Hi, how is your breathing now, 2 years post op? Thanks!
Were your nostrils uneven while you were healing? If so, did they return to normal?
Good question, I second that
Hiya, I have just had my surgery 2 days ago. Did you not use a saline rinse after the surgery to flush the nose?
Hi beaitiful, thank you for your informative video 🤗🙋🏻♀️
May I ask, were you under general or local anesthesia?
And I noticed you mentioned you used advil, did you also take pain killers or were you feeling ok with just the advil?
Thank you in advance
Abby
Hey Abby, thanks for watching. I was under general anaesthetic, was asleep throughout the whole thing. They gave be cocodamol and ibuprofen, but for the most part ibuprofen was enough as I wasn’t in terrible pain.
I’m having this done October 9th 😳 ready for relief but afraid of how I’ll feel post op...was sleeping difficult?
Sleeping was okay actually but im the type that can sleep anywhere and everywhere haha. Only this is you’ve got to try to sleep elevated. Especially if you’re bleeding a lot
How long did yalls pain last i had surgery monday and its Thursday now still cloged up with blood pain when i move my head very sore
Currently watching this whilst on day 2. Man this is rough. I am in South Korea and it’s a bit scary because no one speaks English here but all in hall feeling sooooooo much better from yesterday.
Can’t wait to get this stuff out of my nose!
Hey @Nathan, thank you for sharing your experience. How are you doing now? Did you get the stents out already? And if so, how's the quality of your sleep now? Do you feel like it's noticeably better than before having surgery? I'd really appreciate it if you answered. Thanks!!
@@edu6032 I just got my stents out today so I’m on week 1 but I still can’t breathe you have to keep rinsing your nose but you will be able to breathe and clean out your nostrils better so I’m hoping I breathe through both nostrils like normal soon
@@4KMediaGuy I wish you the best! I am on week 7 post op and still can't breathe properly through my nose, but my surgery was pretty big and took almost 4 hours. I hope that I will get better in the upcoming months.
Hi, I was just wondering after the procedure did you have to use a cleansing wash Bottle to clear out your nose. Also after the operation how long did you have to wait to see your ENT specialist. Thanks.
Yes I was given a nasal saline spray that i had to use twice daily. I saw my surgeon around 4 months later
@@ShornellStacey @Shornell Stacey please explain to me .what are method doctors reduce your Turbinate..? Doctors use radio frekuensi or Microdebrider?
I just had my surgery my nose feels offset should I get a brace to just continue to wear?
Thanks for sharing! Do you know what method your surgeon did to reduce your turbinates? Also what was your surgeons name? I need it done and I’m looking for a surgeon!
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Thanks for sharing , where did you get it done at?
I wish you posted a follow up update. Is it still worth it?
Thanks!
did ur septoplasty change your physical appearance?
Many thanks for sharing your experience. I am having my surgery on Thursday.
Hey @Luz, How did it go? And can I ask you how's the quality of your sleep now? Do you feel like it's noticeably better than before having surgery? I'd really appreciate it if you answered. Thanks!!
Has the shape of your nose changed after the septoplasty? I wanna know ...please do tell🥺
Who is your doctor? I’m really struggling with breathing
How did it work out for you, I hear of people getting Empty Nose Syndrome after having turbinate's messed wiht.
It's day 3 for me and the packing is still in my letter nostril it was supposed to dissolve so I can start cleaning it. Wtf do I do. The right one has no packing just bloody mucus coming out the left is blocked with packing how do I go about cleaning it what would other people do need advice before I get a infection?
When you went back to the Surgeon for your follow up did they clean out your nose with anything at all ? Thanks
He basically just took a look up there to make sure it was all healing well and then asked me how ive found the healing process and if i had any concerns. It was just like a 5 minute appointment. Im going to film an update video soon xx
I have been through the OP yesterday and it's so hurtful, I can't eat or drink due to the nasal packing. Doctor told me that it will be removed in 2 days. So tomorrow they'll take it out. I am very scared. The splints probably after a week. I can't anymore. I want to breath and eat again. I know things will get better but the process is so hurtful. I don't try to scare you guys. I am a sensitive human that's why I experience it harsh. I don't like to see blood.
my nose is crooked because of septum deviation.....so septoplasty will straighten my nose ....will my nose look like normal after the septoplasty?
Hey there, I wanted to ask if you got Empty Nose Syndrome? Do you feel better after the surgery? I'm scheduled to have this done but I have fears about it now, So I want to ask folks who have had this already. Thanks!
Hey @AlleOmalley, did you get it done in the end?
@@edu6032 Hey Edu! I did!!! easily one of the best choices I did for myself. I don't mouth breathe anymore, well .. I should say, I do when I have allergy issues which BECAUSE of the surgery I get harsher allergies but I can take a pill and it helps! Honestly, for ME I'll take some allergy congestion with mouth breathing over daily mouth breathing! I am also learning how to "breathe through my nose" a lot more since I was used to small and slow intakes of air but maybe that's normal? lol The recovery was painful but I got better after a month! I also posted a video on my channel if you're interested! I hope that helps, stay well! :)
@@AleOmalley Thank you so much for replying! About learning how to breath through your nose, I recommend you to use tape on your mouth. Just a tiny bit touching both the lower and upper lip. That way, you gain consciousness about having your mouth closed, and then it carries on into your sleep. I haven´t tried that myself yet because I´m still 100% a mouth breather...
I'm going to watch your video now, cheers!
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Hi just a quick question, I literally got this done on Saturday, the doctors have put dissolvable stitches in my nose. Can I ask when did your nose start to clear up and when could you start blowing out of your nose? Thanks!
By the two week mark I was much better! After the first week I was able to blow my nose really gently, I just judged it based on my sensation and when I felt ready.
@@ShornellStacey thanks for your reply. When did you feel the stitches had finally dissolved? Appreciate it.
Hey @Arjun, thank you for sharing your experience. How's the quality of your sleep now? Do you feel like it's noticeably better than before having surgery? I'd really appreciate it if you answered. Thanks!!
@@edu6032 hi sorry i saw this late. Im completely fine now its been a year and a half since i had my surgery. My breathing has improved immensely. After 2 weeks post op u will be good as new!
@@edu6032 i never really had a problem with sleep tbh. Was fine after a couplr weeks!
This surgery destroyed my life. It gave me Atrophic Rhinitis (empty nose syndrome) which means the nasal mucosa dried out and now I can barely feel air when I breathe. It basically feels like I'm suffocating. Most people don't get this but the doctors don't even warn you it can happen.
Oh no! I’m so sorry to hear that 😭 how soon after did you notice that?
@@ShornellStacey Over a year. The mucosa can get worse slowly over time. They have known about this since 1994 and the doctors still don't mention is before surgery. It's disgusting.
So i wont do it thanks
@@markstamatovski6368 I wish someone had warned me. The scumbag doctors should tell people this can happen. But they want that money so they say nothing.
@@mikes.4863 Wow .so what is another way to live without having it done?
Thanks for your vlog. I am 2 days post op and i am miserable and scared. I have lots of post nasal drip into my throat. My nose is stuffy and runny. I cant sleep. Scared to sneeze or blow. I feel like i wont be able to breathe normally again. When my nose starts to dry it gets tight and i wonder if i should wet it more with saline or just let it be dry and crusty. Now I am hearing about this ENS stuff and its got me afraid. I havent slept. I will be glad when this is OVER. I have so many concerns. My nose is very stuffy, sore and runny.
I went through the exact same thing! I promise it will be okay, it feels like you will never go back to normal but you will. It’s amazing how fast the body heals itself. So just hang in there, make sure to clean it with saline spray twice a day and use a cotton bud gently to clean out any bits than can come out, instead of blowing your nose. Let me know how it goes xx
@@ShornellStacey Ok. Thank you.
sweetfacegurl3000 how are you post op now? Could you please update us?
Hey @sweetfacegurl3000, thank you for sharing your experience. How's the quality of your sleep now? Do you feel like it's noticeably better than before having surgery? I'd really appreciate it if you answered. Thanks!!
@@edu6032 Everything is fine. I do sleep better. However, my nostril on the deviated side has collapsed due to all the years of having asymmetrical airflow. So, that muscle is weak. It's ironic that I had the septum surgery to correct the issue but now my nostril collapses which still affects the air flow. It collapses when I inhale deeply/strongly. Also, there is still a minor funny bone feeling when I touch the cartilage on the bridge of my nose since the surgery. I will say this...I was told I could go back to work 2 days after surgery. That was ABSOLUTELY FALSE. That's an extensive surgery that creates LOTS of discomfort. Oh, and don't use Afrin post surgery. That stuff should be banned. It burned my throat and nose so bad. Whole ordeal was a horrible experience. Worst surgery I have ever had.
I guess I'm on day 1 surgery was yesterday. I will be glad when my nose is clear. I also have sleep apnea I had a Nasal mask
This was super helpful going for my surgery in 15 days 😭😭😭thank you for this 😂❤️
Hope it went well!!
After two weeks do you still sneeze or spit blood ?
I'm getting this and a tonsillectomy on December 21, so Happy Christmas! 😩🎄
Ahh no! There goes plans to enjoy Christmas lunch!! Wishing you a speedy recovery xx
Did it change how your nose looks in any way?
Thanks for sharing. Glad you can breathe and you're healing well. I believe I have a deviated septum too. I can only breathe out of my right nostril lol.
Hi , thanks for your video ! when you started to breathe 100% ? I have got mine surgery done 2 weeks ago , one nose hole is working 50% , but another is just maybe 5% . Worried is everything ok , or it’s normal. Thank you !
Hey @Edgar, thank you for sharing your experience. How's the quality of your sleep now? Do you feel like it's noticeably better than before having surgery? I'd really appreciate it if you answered. Thanks!!
@@edu6032 hello , thanks for asking 👍 finally I can sleep , dont think that my nose 100% working , but I think it’s enough to have a good , deep sleep . After surgery took me a month and a bit to start feeling better . Hope it will be even better soon 👍
@@edgarm6878 Thank you so much for replying. Your comment gives me hope, I've been having sleep problems since I was in school (about 30 years ago) and never knew why that is, I'm not stressed nor depressed. Since I always wake up agitated in the middle of the night gasping for air and with an awfully dry mouth I suspect my problem could be related to mouth breathing.
I hope it keeps improving for you, feel free to keep me posted. Cheers!
@@edu6032 I know what you mean , constantly waking up at middle of the night ! Hope it’s our past! Wish you the best ! Let me know if you have any changes !
@@edgarm6878plzz tell about ur recovery journey plzz tell
I’m so scared, what would you recommend to make me less nervous?
I felt the same. Im one day 2 after surgery. I have bad anxiety too. Deep breathing helps alot. Try not to focus on it so much and you'll be okay. The days go quickly, and it'll be all in the past before you know it. Good luck
Great job! You are so brave, glad ya better!
Thank you ❤️
Thanks for sharing. I also have got my nasal surgery due to breathing issue & ur video is helpful 👍
Glad to be of help x
Did your nose shape change at all?
@Shornell Stacey please explain to me .what are method doctors reduce your Turbinate..? Doctors use radio frekuensi or Microdebrider?
Plzz tell about ur recovery journey plzz
I'm happy I found your video very informative. I'm having the same surgery soon.
Wishing you all the best!
How quickly did your taste/ sense of smell come back? X
My sense of smell didn’t really go, it was more of the fact that the gauze was under my nose 24/7. Whenever that was off my sense of smell was fine. In terms of taste probably about a week
How does it feel now that it’s been years?