Aweee I hope my video has helped you in somewhat way! I don’t know how you are feeling about it but honestly don’t stress or worry too much about the procedure! Let me know if you have any more questions and please let me know how you get on with it!😊x
I’m one week post-surgery. It really was no big deal. Very little pain after surgery (only needed a couple Tylenol the first night). It’s somewhat like having a cold for the first week: sore throat from surgery tube for two days, nose stuffed for a week, can’t blow your nose or sneeze. Flush with saline rinse every day. I can breath so much better- totally worth the minor discomfort
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!
Not a probem! Glad i could help you, ohh wow! One major thing i would say is not to get worried about it too much, cause i was ecxactly like you and what was freaking me out the most was the anasthetic! But there was nothing to worry about at all cause they know what they are doing! Yes so what basically happened was i was bought into a room where there was a bed i had to lay on, once i was on there they put a blanket over my legs. Then as they were talking to me, they put the needle in the top of my hand which i didn't even feel a pinch lmao😂Once they put the needle in, they then attach to the IV which is basically medication to help with the pain ( as they actually started doing this they were like okay so this is the happy juice lmao) which i didnt really feel much either. The IV already made me a bit sleepy and made my vision blurry. After that they put a mask over your mouth with oxygen just to help me breathe, but it was super funny cause as i had a mask on my face they wouldnt stop talking to me and asking questions and i was just like internally can you just stop talking to me, i just wanna go asleep!😂Shortly after that i didnt even notice but in the IV they injected it with the anasthesia, the one thing out of everything is that once it went into your blood stream you felt like a burning sensation which started with my hand then went all the way up to my brain. Its not that painful but just a little uncomfortable. Lastly the last thing i remember was the nurse saying that i should start counting down, i legit got to like 8 and i was trying to stay awake but that didn't work whatsover! So basically it happened gradually and not all of a sudden, the next thing that happened that i remember was me just being in and out of sleep after the operation in a room with nurses. I hope this helps answer your questions and i hope the operation goes well for you!✨
my septum looks like bubble wrap it is covered in scars and inflamed and is contantly in pain all over my overagressive septoplasty and inferior turbinate reduction was done 10 years ago.one ent told me my nose is a mess inside and covered in scars.dosnt make sence that my surgeon needed to reduce all my septum mucosa to remove some septum cartilage to straghten my septum.he says my deviated septum caused my inferior turbinates to swell up/hypertrophy i am certain that my inferior turbinates did not swell up because of my deviated septum.i also suffer with empty nose syndrome.
Ahh no, I am so sorry you’ve had a horrible experience with your surgery!!! I hope your ENT doctor will get to the bottom of it and fix it all for you!..🤞🏻
Great video! I got a deviated septum like this too, and it was always one side also, my breathing was always fluctuating from both nostrils one at a time. 2 weeks post surgery, I feel it is clearer but still fluctuating from one nostril to another. I jus hope it sorts out. They didn’t really tell me a timescale. All the symptoms u described were so accurate lol
So when you say you went clubbing, I hope you’d not been drinking, cause my doctor was very strict about not in taking anything cold a week before surgery or eating junk. I’m getting my surgery done very soon pretty nervous
@@tashadavis2999 thanks for your response! It went well. Definitely. Worth it . I had my turbinates reduced too. My experience was the same as yours for the most past . It’s just an awkwardly uncomfortable procedure. Worst and best part was removing the splints. Omg. I can breathe so much better I feel reborn. Still getting used to all the air flow I get with breathing. The crust is annoying at times , my noise is still healing . It aches and throbs sometimes, but mostly itches . Due to healing . I do a lot of nasal raises . Which is refreshing. Thanks so much for sharing your experience. Is provided me great relief before having my operation.
In Septoplasty original cartilage removed and put artificial ones or its corrected only? Septoplasty & turbinate treatment done at same time? In post operation(post op period) any chance of nose regain previous shape(recurrence)??
Hey, i believe ive got a deviated septum got the exact same symptoms i cant breathe through my left nostril as good as my right.But also i have jaw clicking to did you have jaw clicking with a deviated septum or do you think there both different things? Im thinking i need surgery to correct my septum.
Deborah, great to meet you tonight! I can't wait to watch this - we have been vlogging for over a year and get minimal views..... how did you get so many?! Any tips are greatly appreciated!
You have to be interesting!!! Medical stuff gets thousands of views, the messier the better!!!!!! Vlogging about day to day life is boring ( to viewers ) unless you live a very wild/ crazy/ booze induced / gay/ transgender/ money spending/ beautician related/ freaky/ unusual life !!!!
How severe your septum deviation was? Can you able to sleep like normally like in prone position after full recovery.? Do you feel pain or stretch in septum?
I had a really severe deviated septum which still currently to this day isn’t fully sorted out properly.. my nose currently is now really crooked after this procedure which I’m not really happy about tbh🥺 yes you are able to sleep in prone position like after two weeks of your operation which is great. With the pain or stretch question do you mean now after that it’s fully healed or before sorry? Lemmi know if you have any other questions😊
@@deborahnicastro both before and after the surgery. And will you need second surgery. Ens is concern please look for that also. And do you had anything combined with this like turbinate reduction/conc bluosa/Fess if yes then how's your problem now? And how's your sense of smell.... before and after
Hi Deborah. I hope the surgery helps you. For me, the surgery destroyed my life. It gave me Atrophic Rhinits (empty nose syndrome) which means I can barely feel air when I breathe now. It feels like I am suffocating almost around the clock. It is a living nightmare and I spend every day in shock. I made a video about my experience. Best wishes. ❤️❤️❤️
I'm sorry that I am so curious, but you said that they discovered the deviation when you made a visit to see about headaches? Will those also stop now, or are the two unrelated and the discovery was just a consequence of checking on the headaches?
Not a problem, that was an excellent question! Yes they discovered the deviation when I had an ENT appointment to see if maybe the headaches were related to sinuses but after a MRI scan that came out all clear! Both the headaches and the deviation are unrelated to each other and this operation that I just got done won’t help minimise the pain of my headaches (has got nothing to do with the headaches basically)! I actually recently found out the headaches that i am getting is supposedly migraine related! Hope this is clear😊
Hey! No the surgery didn’t change the appearance of my nose, they only worked on the inside (internal surgery)! Let me know if you have any other questions😊
@@deborahnicastro Thank you for the response!!! Did you have the option of changing the appearance of your nose though? Or would they not have allowed that & only done the inside?
@@idkwhatthisis4884 No worries! Well I didn't really ask when I got the procedure done as I wasn't really too bothered about changing my outside appearance. However I definitely do think if you wanted that to be an option they would definitely tell you all the options you have if that makes sense! My issue was that this surgery was through the NHS which meant I didn't pay for it, so I believe if I wanted to a cosmetic surgery as well it would be a completely different story (meaning I would have to pay). I am not exactly sure so don't take my word 100% on this, would definitely talk to your doctor about this😇
Hey lovely! curiouse as to if this was done though the NHS or private? I've been going though the process for over 5 years to get the surgery for a deviated septum with a huge list of symptoms and the NHS have been so reluctant to take the whole process further. I have now started the route of going private and with my new surgeon reviewing my previous scans that were taken by the NHS have confirmed I have a substantial blockage resulting from my septum. Trying to find out about others Stories to see if mine might help people! was it a fairly quick diagnosis for yourself ?
When ai lived in the uk my sister in the end played the mental health card.. she was actually so depressed about her nose and breathing, snoring, dry mouth, lack of taste and smell etc that they eventually did it. Private in Lithuania is costing me €2100! I live in spain but even the cost here is too much but the uk is absolutely greedy AND the surgeons are multi purpose. I never see how a surgeon can do noses, bellys, boobs, eyes etc and be good !!! you need one that does noses, and only noses.. all day long x
No worries!! No this operation didn’t affect (change) my appearance of my nose at all as all the work was on the inside! There wasn’t even much stitching that was on my outside of my nose, was mostly all inside as well! Hope this answers your question✨
Yes took two weeks off work before going back! However you can’t do any physical activity for at least one month after the operation so just depends what job it is! Hope this helps😊
No my procedure didn’t change the appearance of my nose, however if you talk to your doctors about any bumps or concerns they would probably sort it out for you as well!😊
Hello thank you for the video and sharing your experience, I watched it 2days before my surgery which was yesterday on the 10th November 2020 your video has helped me in what to prepare for to take with me to the hospital. I also have a deviated septum on the left side in 2places, i was told after the operation i have dissolvable stiches. Was told not to eat or drink anything hot for 72hrs. I also have a sore throat so just drinking cold drinks at the moment and eating cold sandwiches. Also I haven't been told how to clean my nostrils only to change the bandage I was only given a clean bandage and pain relief medication and nose drops to take home. I'm feeling abit sick not sure if it's the Dihydrocodeine tablet that I take every 4hrs. I hope you can help me how and when do I clean the nostrils is it after a week later? I have a follow up appointment with ENT 3 - 4months later which puzzles me in why I have to wait the long to be seen.
@@Licentiapoetica hi, much better than it was before I can breath more easily finally, the only issue I have when I go to bed I have to raise my pillow up slightly as I have noticed if I don't one side of my nostrils gets blocked. But overall much better than it was before 😁
You are so cute! Thank you for making this video and for the tips. I'm having my surgery next Monday and am so miserable right now that I'm looking forward to it. I'm having septoplasty, turbinate reduction, ballonaplasty, polypectomy and FESS. I noticed your DOB is same month and day as mine except I am much older than you! Lol
So so sorry for the late reply! Ohh wow that’s a lot of procedures, please let me know how you got on with it and if you found it worth it?! Ahhh yayy! That’s awesome😂
Hello there. Thank you for this video. Very helpful and informative. My surgery is scheduled the 24th of this month. I get more a worried. However I will write to let you know how I am doing
So glad you loved the video! Ahh try not to think about it too much as I found that made me more stressed about getting it done. But yes please let me know how you get on with it😊
I know you posted this a very long time ago now but still. lol I watched your whole video! 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!
@@Licentiapoetica Very long story short, had to be cancelled as a locum GP gave me Cipro antibiotics for what she thought was a UTI or Enlarged Prostate! And didn't look at my notes on what I would normally take for UTI which is either: amoxicillin/trimethoprim and got rather serious side-effects like: swelling in chest/wrists and joint narrowing etc I have been waiting for my rheumatology appt for months due to Covid. But once that is done, will now be having instead: a balloon sinuplasty and then once I healed from that will have Eustachian tube balloon dilatation due to my having blocked ears all via local anaesthetic which I'm really pleased about! + when I swallow they both click/pop everyday and have a ringing in my ears every few days due to my chronic sinus infection! They were going to do reduce turbinates via radio frequency so they could get into my sinuses . But another ENT said take these sprays which will do the trick which they have: Dymista /Rinaspray took over 5 weeks to shrink back to normal as had very enlarged turbinates hence why they needed them back to normal size to get into my sinuses so should be getting this sorted out early next year now. As for my septum, which is a mild deviation. Been told can have that on a local as well and also light sedation if I wanted. So again really happy not going on GA. All depends where you go. As I know some hospitals only do that balloon sinuplasty on GA as later found out as they get more money if done this way which is unfair. As it is minimally invasive surgery anyway! Where you from?
Yes it is a painful process to go through but after a couple of days of getting it done it gets much better. In the end I was thinking all the pain that I am going through is going to be worth it in the end which really helped me push through it! Hope this helps😊
Hey! I am so sorry NCS was a typo, i was meant to write NHS! I was able to get it for free cause I was meeting up with a neurologist often for my headaches/migraines, while they were trying to sort that problem out they found out I had a deviated septum! Was quite lucky that I didn’t have to get the operation done privately! Hope this answers your question and if any others just let me know😊x
I had my surgery yesterday! I went fairly good. Thanks to you I was alot more calm going into it. Im in bed now draining like a busted faucet but I think I'm going to recover just fine.
Tasha W Ahh I am so happy my video has helped you! Phahah bless, yep that's one of the very fun parts of the procedure I guess😂 Hope it's getting a bit better now? x
I caught an infection and i ended up getting worse. Today is my follow up so were going to see whats actually going on. I will update you asap. Thanks for your kindness and support
Everything is completely healed, both inside and outside my nose! I am still very happy and appreciative that I got it done and got no regrets about the surgery! If you have any other questions just let me know💫
@@everydayeasyrecipes2650 I already noticed a difference in my breathing second week post op! There was a massive difference straight away, especially smelling things!
My surgery is on the 21st and I’m so excited!! I was told not to eat hot food after, did you find that? And how long did you have to wear the moustache bandage for?
No I didn’t, the only thing I struggled with was eating and that I couldn’t breathe through my nose at all so I couldn’t really taste the food too well. But after a week it all cleared up and went back to normal! Hope it’s gone well for you!
Mimi No I completely understand what your saying, I was scared and concerned about the same thing! But honestly after doing it it's so worth it and hasn't changed anything at all with my appearance or the way I talk! Actually it's made my life so much easier especially now that I can breathe so clearly out of my nose and as well when I have colds! Hope this helps😊
so happy this came up in my recommended, i am going in for my surgery on the 21st x
Aweee I hope my video has helped you in somewhat way! I don’t know how you are feeling about it but honestly don’t stress or worry too much about the procedure! Let me know if you have any more questions and please let me know how you get on with it!😊x
How did everything go with your surgery?
I’m going for mine around July x so just came here to see how the experience might be like! ugh I’m so nervous tho
@@thiccahu8198 just make sure the surgeon does not reduce your middle or inferior turbinates during your septoplasty
I’m one week post-surgery. It really was no big deal. Very little pain after surgery (only needed a couple Tylenol the first night). It’s somewhat like having a cold for the first week: sore throat from surgery tube for two days, nose stuffed for a week, can’t blow your nose or sneeze. Flush with saline rinse every day. I can breath so much better- totally worth the minor discomfort
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!
Not a probem! Glad i could help you, ohh wow! One major thing i would say is not to get worried about it too much, cause i was ecxactly like you and what was freaking me out the most was the anasthetic! But there was nothing to worry about at all cause they know what they are doing! Yes so what basically happened was i was bought into a room where there was a bed i had to lay on, once i was on there they put a blanket over my legs. Then as they were talking to me, they put the needle in the top of my hand which i didn't even feel a pinch lmao😂Once they put the needle in, they then attach to the IV which is basically medication to help with the pain ( as they actually started doing this they were like okay so this is the happy juice lmao) which i didnt really feel much either. The IV already made me a bit sleepy and made my vision blurry. After that they put a mask over your mouth with oxygen just to help me breathe, but it was super funny cause as i had a mask on my face they wouldnt stop talking to me and asking questions and i was just like internally can you just stop talking to me, i just wanna go asleep!😂Shortly after that i didnt even notice but in the IV they injected it with the anasthesia, the one thing out of everything is that once it went into your blood stream you felt like a burning sensation which started with my hand then went all the way up to my brain. Its not that painful but just a little uncomfortable. Lastly the last thing i remember was the nurse saying that i should start counting down, i legit got to like 8 and i was trying to stay awake but that didn't work whatsover! So basically it happened gradually and not all of a sudden, the next thing that happened that i remember was me just being in and out of sleep after the operation in a room with nurses. I hope this helps answer your questions and i hope the operation goes well for you!✨
Straight out...boooof just like that.. and if something goes wrong you wouldn't know anything about it so don't worry!!!!!!!
How is your nose right now? Is it worth it? I’m thinking about to get this surgery
my septum looks like bubble wrap it is covered in scars and inflamed and is contantly in pain all over my overagressive septoplasty and inferior turbinate reduction was done 10 years ago.one ent told me my nose is a mess inside and covered in scars.dosnt make sence that my surgeon needed to reduce all my septum mucosa to remove some septum cartilage to straghten my septum.he says my deviated septum caused my inferior turbinates to swell up/hypertrophy i am certain that my inferior turbinates did not swell up because of my deviated septum.i also suffer with empty nose syndrome.
Ahh no, I am so sorry you’ve had a horrible experience with your surgery!!! I hope your ENT doctor will get to the bottom of it and fix it all for you!..🤞🏻
Great video! I got a deviated septum like this too, and it was always one side also, my breathing was always fluctuating from both nostrils one at a time. 2 weeks post surgery, I feel it is clearer but still fluctuating from one nostril to another. I jus hope it sorts out. They didn’t really tell me a timescale. All the symptoms u described were so accurate lol
So when you say you went clubbing, I hope you’d not been drinking, cause my doctor was very strict about not in taking anything cold a week before surgery or eating junk. I’m getting my surgery done very soon pretty nervous
Thanks for the video, I’m getting mine done today. I have no clue what to expect.
How did it go?
@@tashadavis2999 thanks for your response! It went well. Definitely. Worth it . I had my turbinates reduced too. My experience was the same as yours for the most past . It’s just an awkwardly uncomfortable procedure. Worst and best part was removing the splints. Omg. I can breathe so much better I feel reborn. Still getting used to all the air flow I get with breathing. The crust is annoying at times , my noise is still healing . It aches and throbs sometimes, but mostly itches . Due to healing . I do a lot of nasal raises . Which is refreshing.
Thanks so much for sharing your experience. Is provided me great relief before having my operation.
In Septoplasty original cartilage removed and put artificial ones or its corrected only?
Septoplasty & turbinate treatment done at same time?
In post operation(post op period) any chance of nose regain previous shape(recurrence)??
I’ve just gotten it done now - I’m on day 2 - video is super helpful x
Hey, i believe ive got a deviated septum got the exact same symptoms i cant breathe through my left nostril as good as my right.But also i have jaw clicking to did you have jaw clicking with a deviated septum or do you think there both different things? Im thinking i need surgery to correct my septum.
Deborah, great to meet you tonight! I can't wait to watch this - we have been vlogging for over a year and get minimal views..... how did you get so many?! Any tips are greatly appreciated!
You have to be interesting!!! Medical stuff gets thousands of views, the messier the better!!!!!! Vlogging about day to day life is boring ( to viewers ) unless you live a very wild/ crazy/ booze induced / gay/ transgender/ money spending/ beautician related/ freaky/ unusual life !!!!
My headache has been killing me 😢now my ent is recommending this surgery 😢
How severe your septum deviation was? Can you able to sleep like normally like in prone position after full recovery.? Do you feel pain or stretch in septum?
I had a really severe deviated septum which still currently to this day isn’t fully sorted out properly.. my nose currently is now really crooked after this procedure which I’m not really happy about tbh🥺 yes you are able to sleep in prone position like after two weeks of your operation which is great. With the pain or stretch question do you mean now after that it’s fully healed or before sorry? Lemmi know if you have any other questions😊
@@deborahnicastro both before and after the surgery. And will you need second surgery. Ens is concern please look for that also. And do you had anything combined with this like turbinate reduction/conc bluosa/Fess if yes then how's your problem now? And how's your sense of smell.... before and after
Hi Deborah. I hope the surgery helps you. For me, the surgery destroyed my life. It gave me Atrophic Rhinits (empty nose syndrome) which means I can barely feel air when I breathe now. It feels like I am suffocating almost around the clock. It is a living nightmare and I spend every day in shock. I made a video about my experience. Best wishes. ❤️❤️❤️
How are you now?
Ima have myn in a mounth and kinda scared but I’ve had jaw surgery before as well idk how too think with this devated septume surgery
I'm sorry that I am so curious, but you said that they discovered the deviation when you made a visit to see about headaches? Will those also stop now, or are the two unrelated and the discovery was just a consequence of checking on the headaches?
Not a problem, that was an excellent question! Yes they discovered the deviation when I had an ENT appointment to see if maybe the headaches were related to sinuses but after a MRI scan that came out all clear! Both the headaches and the deviation are unrelated to each other and this operation that I just got done won’t help minimise the pain of my headaches (has got nothing to do with the headaches basically)! I actually recently found out the headaches that i am getting is supposedly migraine related! Hope this is clear😊
did the surgery change the appearance of the nose from the outside? or was it just an internal surgery?
Hey! No the surgery didn’t change the appearance of my nose, they only worked on the inside (internal surgery)! Let me know if you have any other questions😊
@@deborahnicastro Thank you for the response!!! Did you have the option of changing the appearance of your nose though? Or would they not have allowed that & only done the inside?
@@idkwhatthisis4884 No worries! Well I didn't really ask when I got the procedure done as I wasn't really too bothered about changing my outside appearance. However I definitely do think if you wanted that to be an option they would definitely tell you all the options you have if that makes sense! My issue was that this surgery was through the NHS which meant I didn't pay for it, so I believe if I wanted to a cosmetic surgery as well it would be a completely different story (meaning I would have to pay). I am not exactly sure so don't take my word 100% on this, would definitely talk to your doctor about this😇
Did you notice any change in the shape and look of your nose ?
Hey lovely! curiouse as to if this was done though the NHS or private? I've been going though the process for over 5 years to get the surgery for a deviated septum with a huge list of symptoms and the NHS have been so reluctant to take the whole process further. I have now started the route of going private and with my new surgeon reviewing my previous scans that were taken by the NHS have confirmed I have a substantial blockage resulting from my septum. Trying to find out about others Stories to see if mine might help people! was it a fairly quick diagnosis for yourself ?
When ai lived in the uk my sister in the end played the mental health card.. she was actually so depressed about her nose and breathing, snoring, dry mouth, lack of taste and smell etc that they eventually did it. Private in Lithuania is costing me €2100! I live in spain but even the cost here is too much but the uk is absolutely greedy AND the surgeons are multi purpose. I never see how a surgeon can do noses, bellys, boobs, eyes etc and be good !!! you need one that does noses, and only noses.. all day long x
PS try Wellness travels/ med tourism EU xx
thanks so much for this!!! btw does it change the appearance of your nose at all?!
No worries!! No this operation didn’t affect (change) my appearance of my nose at all as all the work was on the inside! There wasn’t even much stitching that was on my outside of my nose, was mostly all inside as well! Hope this answers your question✨
@@deborahnicastro I feel like my nose is slanted a bit atm I'm hoping after this surgery its more in the middle of my face :0
@@lanagoksen592 is your nose straight now after 1 year?
GO ON DEBORAH YAYAYAY
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Strange I haven’t got most of the stuff that you got for post surgery. Also I did get stitches but they’re dissolvable ones.
Did you have to take time off of work? I'm getting mine done in 1.5 months
Yes took two weeks off work before going back! However you can’t do any physical activity for at least one month after the operation so just depends what job it is! Hope this helps😊
Did it change the shape of your nose?
Will it get rid of a hump?
No my procedure didn’t change the appearance of my nose, however if you talk to your doctors about any bumps or concerns they would probably sort it out for you as well!😊
I also had this surgery....m on day 4 ... No pain .... tomorrow nasal package will be removed
Hello thank you for the video and sharing your experience, I watched it 2days before my surgery which was yesterday on the 10th November 2020 your video has helped me in what to prepare for to take with me to the hospital. I also have a deviated septum on the left side in 2places, i was told after the operation i have dissolvable stiches. Was told not to eat or drink anything hot for 72hrs.
I also have a sore throat so just drinking cold drinks at the moment and eating cold sandwiches. Also I haven't been told how to clean my nostrils only to change the bandage I was only given a clean bandage and pain relief medication and nose drops to take home. I'm feeling abit sick not sure if it's the Dihydrocodeine tablet that I take every 4hrs.
I hope you can help me how and when do I clean the nostrils is it after a week later? I have a follow up appointment with ENT 3 - 4months later which puzzles me in why I have to wait the long to be seen.
How is your nose right now? Is it worth it? I’m thinking about to get this surgery
@@Licentiapoetica hi, much better than it was before I can breath more easily finally, the only issue I have when I go to bed I have to raise my pillow up slightly as I have noticed if I don't one side of my nostrils gets blocked. But overall much better than it was before 😁
Heyy!! Was one nostril bigger than the other? Did they correct this? Xx
Heyy! No it wasn’t luckily but my nose was slightly slanted to one side so they sorted that out at the same time!✨
Are you happy with your surgery
Did your headaches got better?
Can you share with us how to use the medicine?
You are so cute! Thank you for making this video and for the tips. I'm having my surgery next Monday and am so miserable right now that I'm looking forward to it. I'm having septoplasty, turbinate reduction, ballonaplasty, polypectomy and FESS. I noticed your DOB is same month and day as mine except I am much older than you! Lol
So so sorry for the late reply! Ohh wow that’s a lot of procedures, please let me know how you got on with it and if you found it worth it?! Ahhh yayy! That’s awesome😂
How has everything been since your surgery?
@@deborahnicastro how are u now???
Hello there. Thank you for this video. Very helpful and informative. My surgery is scheduled the 24th of this month. I get more a worried. However I will write to let you know how I am doing
So glad you loved the video! Ahh try not to think about it too much as I found that made me more stressed about getting it done. But yes please let me know how you get on with it😊
How did your surgery go?
Did you get septoplasty + turbinate reduction
I did. And it ruined my life. I made a video about my experience.
I only just got the septoplasty procedure done luckily!
@@loopydoopi Good. I hope it goes well.
How long do you have to stay in the hospital after surgery
Was in the ward for around 7-8 hours after the operation!😊
I literally stayed for 3 days 😂
I know you posted this a very long time ago now but still. lol
I watched your whole video!
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!
How is your nose right now? Is it worth it? I’m thinking about to get this surgery
@@Licentiapoetica Very long story short, had to be cancelled as a locum GP gave me Cipro antibiotics for what she thought was a UTI or Enlarged Prostate!
And didn't look at my notes on what I would normally take for UTI which is either: amoxicillin/trimethoprim and got rather serious side-effects like: swelling in chest/wrists and joint narrowing etc
I have been waiting for my rheumatology appt for months due to Covid.
But once that is done, will now be having instead: a balloon sinuplasty and then once I healed from that will have Eustachian tube balloon dilatation due to my having blocked ears all via local anaesthetic which I'm really pleased about!
+ when I swallow they both click/pop everyday and have a ringing in my ears every few days due to my chronic sinus infection!
They were going to do reduce turbinates via radio frequency so they could get into my sinuses
. But another ENT said take these sprays which will do the trick which they have: Dymista /Rinaspray took over 5 weeks to shrink back to normal as had very enlarged turbinates hence why they needed them back to normal size to get into my sinuses so should be getting this sorted out early next year now.
As for my septum, which is a mild deviation. Been told can have that on a local as well and also light sedation if I wanted. So again really happy not going on GA.
All depends where you go. As I know some hospitals only do that balloon sinuplasty on GA as later found out as they get more money if done this way which is unfair.
As it is minimally invasive surgery anyway!
Where you from?
Is it painful..?
Yes it is a painful process to go through but after a couple of days of getting it done it gets much better. In the end I was thinking all the pain that I am going through is going to be worth it in the end which really helped me push through it! Hope this helps😊
@@deborahnicastro Thanks for considering my question😊😊
ur literally so cute
Aweee thank youuu🥺
How much of cost for this surgery
Luckily I didn’t have to pay anything, cause it was covered by the NHS which I’m very lucky about!😊
Can i ask how you got it for free? You mentioned NCS but im not quite sure what that is or how to get it xx
Hey! I am so sorry NCS was a typo, i was meant to write NHS! I was able to get it for free cause I was meeting up with a neurologist often for my headaches/migraines, while they were trying to sort that problem out they found out I had a deviated septum! Was quite lucky that I didn’t have to get the operation done privately! Hope this answers your question and if any others just let me know😊x
Got it done yesterday
Hope it’s all going well!🤞🏻
U seem like a really FUN girl
Aweee thank youuu!!🥺
I had my surgery yesterday! I went fairly good. Thanks to you I was alot more calm going into it. Im in bed now draining like a busted faucet but I think I'm going to recover just fine.
Tasha W Ahh I am so happy my video has helped you! Phahah bless, yep that's one of the very fun parts of the procedure I guess😂 Hope it's getting a bit better now? x
I caught an infection and i ended up getting worse. Today is my follow up so were going to see whats actually going on. I will update you asap. Thanks for your kindness and support
Tasha W Ahh no, so sorry to hear that!! Yes please update me, not a problem at all😊
How are you doing now?
Everything is completely healed, both inside and outside my nose! I am still very happy and appreciative that I got it done and got no regrets about the surgery! If you have any other questions just let me know💫
@@deborahnicastro at what point after surgery did you notice the difference in your breathing?
@@everydayeasyrecipes2650 I already noticed a difference in my breathing second week post op! There was a massive difference straight away, especially smelling things!
My surgery is on the 21st and I’m so excited!! I was told not to eat hot food after, did you find that? And how long did you have to wear the moustache bandage for?
How did everything go?
Just had mine done.. did you lose sense of taste and smell?
No I didn’t, the only thing I struggled with was eating and that I couldn’t breathe through my nose at all so I couldn’t really taste the food too well. But after a week it all cleared up and went back to normal! Hope it’s gone well for you!
@@deborahnicastro how u doing now
Update
Who was your surgeon? x
Sorry for the late reply but I can’t remember the surgeons name sorry!🥺
Does your side profile or nose changed?
Nope my side profile hasn’t changed at all! All the work they done was inside my nose😊
Deborah Nicastro my doctor said I need to do this operation but my main concerns are my nose will look worse and my voice will change😅💔
Mimi No I completely understand what your saying, I was scared and concerned about the same thing! But honestly after doing it it's so worth it and hasn't changed anything at all with my appearance or the way I talk! Actually it's made my life so much easier especially now that I can breathe so clearly out of my nose and as well when I have colds! Hope this helps😊
you look gorgeous with no makeup❤️🩹 goodness me x and thank you girll i love this video i could relate so well to thiss xx