HOW PAINFUL IS IT?

Doin'It · 07-08-2009, 08:41 PM

I'm going in for Septoplasty (roto-rooter up the left side) sinus surgery tomorrow.

I've been told it's going to be very painful for several days but, the people telling me this have never had this procedure done.

So my question is, does anyone out there have first hand knowledge about the post-op side of this procedure? When it comes to pain I have a very low threshhold, a real wimp I'm told by the wife.

I'll milk it for all it's worth.

Any input would be appreciated.

Overboard · 07-08-2009, 08:51 PM

Todd

Just the words surgery and procedure when used together means pain....

rarhomes · 07-08-2009, 08:55 PM

If you make it passed the IV it's all down hill. No pain just a little blooded nose.

Good Luck,

Capt Rick

fmoore · 07-08-2009, 09:05 PM

I had that done when I was...12? 13? The first night I slept sitting up but besides that I was back playing pick up baseball games with my friends a few days later. I had a deviated septum fixed while they were in there, too.

Hope all goes well
Fin

On a side note, at least now you can get your free T shirt

WAHOONBOX · 07-08-2009, 09:23 PM

DANG TODD...YOU DO GET A SFC TEE SHIRT WITH YOUR 100TH POST!

I COULD HAVE DONE THIS SURGERY WITH ONE OF MY DEER ANTLERS BRO....ADD A LITTLE ALCOHOL AND BINGO!

sportfishingusa · 07-08-2009, 09:26 PM

its really not that bad.. had a friend who has it done on both and was back in action in 2 days..

i had a full nose job done and was only 1-2 days of pain/discomfort.. the pain meds will handle it for you!! TRUST ME!!

Nauti Natured · 07-08-2009, 09:49 PM

I just had this done a few weeks ago although my surgery sounds like it may have been more involved than yours. They had to do some work on my bones as well because of many many breaks. The surgery is non-existant with the right meds .... its the recovery that sucks.

I will tell you that it is not fun. You will be fine... and I dont mean to scare you but the 72 hours after my surgery were the most uncomfortable I have ever been. Stay on top of your pain medication even if you dont hurt. What I mean is ... dont wait until you hurt to take the meds. I thought I would wait and see if I needed it and TRUST ME ... YOU NEED IT.

In a few weeks you will be good as new. Good luck to ya!

Deep C · 07-08-2009, 09:55 PM

Never had it done so I can't say. I do understand though that a lot of these facial proceedures are pretty quick healing. I'm comming up on a monster of one. Gonna be under the knife for about ten hours. Was figuring a month but talked to others who said they did it like on Thursday and back 100% at work on Monday...

Marlinmate · 07-08-2009, 10:31 PM

Been there done that. Fixed a deviated septum as well at the same time. Surgery was fine, post op was fine. It was the removal of all the stuff a few days/week later that was the issue.

Imagine this:

Doc says "we tried something new.we placed some tubes in your cavities so fresh air could get to your sinus cavity and help the healing process. We are going to pull them out now." Cool, Thanks Doc. When I saw him get the vise-grips, brace one leg against the gurney and grit his teeth, I knew there was going to be a smidge of pain. Doctor Rotorooter ended up pulling a 6-8" McDonalds Milkshake Straw out of each nostril complete with yellow/red stripes. No $hit. I saw stars. 4 minutes later when the pain subdued, he said one more thing, now we have to take the "packing" out. this is nothing more than a wad of gauze.

I bit down and up he went with the foreceps. When he yanked, out popped a golf ball size gauze wad. When the fresh air hit my sinus cavities, I almost passed out. Nurse Ratchet was ready with some smellin salts. apparently she's seen many a macho man go down. It was such relief.

Other than that, the surgery was great. Mom had BACON cooking when i got home and I could smell it from inside the car half way down my street. A smell I will never forget!

Fishin Fool · 07-08-2009, 10:47 PM

Had it done a few years ago, deviated septum and more. Worst part is after the 1st day you can barely if at all breathe out of your nose due to the splints and packing. Sleeping in a chair really sucked too and the meds make you stupid.

The good news is it gets better after the splints are removed. The process doesn't take too long and if you take a pain pill before you head to the dr's office it goes a lot better (I did).

Before you know it you'll be breathing and sleeping better.

Good Luck... I have a funny recovery story from mine...

Got home 1st day and was real dopy from all the drugs, in and out of consciousness and woke up seeing my wife with the dog (Long Haired Chiuaha)ass backwards while she was picking the crap off the dogs butt with a paper towell.. I thought I was HALUCINATING... Darn Good Meds... She later told me I was really seeing what I saw...

Don't worry it'll go well.... And you'll do better than you expect...

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07-08-2009, 08:51 PM	#2
Overboard Sit down Shut up And fish Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Havelock, NC Posts: 498 Credits: 1,729.9 Best Catch: IT WAS A Occupation: United States Marine Corps	Todd Just the words surgery and procedure when used together means pain....

07-08-2009, 08:55 PM	#3
rarhomes I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,268 Credits: 3,462.8	If you make it passed the IV it's all down hill. No pain just a little blooded nose. Good Luck, Capt Rick

07-08-2009, 09:05 PM	#4
fmoore I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Keene, NH Posts: 1,085 Credits: 3,086.5 Boat: 20' Key Largo Home Port: Hampton Best Catch: State record carp.....by accident Occupation: Ski Instructor/School	I had that done when I was...12? 13? The first night I slept sitting up but besides that I was back playing pick up baseball games with my friends a few days later. I had a deviated septum fixed while they were in there, too. Hope all goes well Fin On a side note, at least now you can get your free T shirt

07-08-2009, 09:26 PM	#6
sportfishingusa I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,935 Credits: 9,440.0	its really not that bad.. had a friend who has it done on both and was back in action in 2 days.. i had a full nose job done and was only 1-2 days of pain/discomfort.. the pain meds will handle it for you!! TRUST ME!!

07-08-2009, 09:49 PM	#7
Nauti Natured I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Chapel Hill / Atlantic Beach, NC Posts: 2,180 Credits: 4,522.0 Boat: Contender 31 Open, Yamaha 225 4 strokes Home Port: Atlantic Beach, NC	I just had this done a few weeks ago although my surgery sounds like it may have been more involved than yours. They had to do some work on my bones as well because of many many breaks. The surgery is non-existant with the right meds .... its the recovery that sucks. I will tell you that it is not fun. You will be fine... and I dont mean to scare you but the 72 hours after my surgery were the most uncomfortable I have ever been. Stay on top of your pain medication even if you dont hurt. What I mean is ... dont wait until you hurt to take the meds. I thought I would wait and see if I needed it and TRUST ME ... YOU NEED IT. In a few weeks you will be good as new. Good luck to ya!

07-08-2009, 09:55 PM	#8
Deep C Master of all things wet Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Plywood State Posts: 13,730 Credits: 43,544.9 Boat: Several Home Port: Palm Beach Best Catch: Mrs Deep Occupation: Killin Stuff	Never had it done so I can't say. I do understand though that a lot of these facial proceedures are pretty quick healing. I'm comming up on a monster of one. Gonna be under the knife for about ten hours. Was figuring a month but talked to others who said they did it like on Thursday and back 100% at work on Monday...

07-08-2009, 10:31 PM	#9
Marlinmate Stop staring at my Avatar. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lorton, VA Posts: 350 Credits: 2,192.2 Boat: Friends with boats are the best friends to have Best Catch: 500+ Black Marlin in Costa Rica on Standup Occupation: Sales	Been there done that. Fixed a deviated septum as well at the same time. Surgery was fine, post op was fine. It was the removal of all the stuff a few days/week later that was the issue. Imagine this: Doc says "we tried something new.we placed some tubes in your cavities so fresh air could get to your sinus cavity and help the healing process. We are going to pull them out now." Cool, Thanks Doc. When I saw him get the vise-grips, brace one leg against the gurney and grit his teeth, I knew there was going to be a smidge of pain. Doctor Rotorooter ended up pulling a 6-8" McDonalds Milkshake Straw out of each nostril complete with yellow/red stripes. No $hit. I saw stars. 4 minutes later when the pain subdued, he said one more thing, now we have to take the "packing" out. this is nothing more than a wad of gauze. I bit down and up he went with the foreceps. When he yanked, out popped a golf ball size gauze wad. When the fresh air hit my sinus cavities, I almost passed out. Nurse Ratchet was ready with some smellin salts. apparently she's seen many a macho man go down. It was such relief. Other than that, the surgery was great. Mom had BACON cooking when i got home and I could smell it from inside the car half way down my street. A smell I will never forget!

07-08-2009, 10:47 PM	#10
Fishin Fool Crab mustard is good Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Norfolk, Va. Posts: 789 Credits: 1,752.9	Had it done a few years ago, deviated septum and more. Worst part is after the 1st day you can barely if at all breathe out of your nose due to the splints and packing. Sleeping in a chair really sucked too and the meds make you stupid. The good news is it gets better after the splints are removed. The process doesn't take too long and if you take a pain pill before you head to the dr's office it goes a lot better (I did). Before you know it you'll be breathing and sleeping better. Good Luck... I have a funny recovery story from mine... Got home 1st day and was real dopy from all the drugs, in and out of consciousness and woke up seeing my wife with the dog (Long Haired Chiuaha)ass backwards while she was picking the crap off the dogs butt with a paper towell.. I thought I was HALUCINATING... Darn Good Meds... She later told me I was really seeing what I saw... Don't worry it'll go well.... And you'll do better than you expect...