Help! Sinus Surgery TOMORROW !!!

[AztecGringo]

I am sitting in this cafe in West HOllywood and the coffee woman just asked me when I am having my surgery. I told her tomorrow and she asked if I was nervous and I replied dryly, "Yeah". I ahve heard mixed reviews concerning post-op, etc....

I would appreciate anybody who has experienced this procedure either personally or vicariously through others and could lend me some insight into it. And I will gladly accept any and all condolences and words of encouragement. I did not think I would react this way....

[LaurenG]

1. All you need to know is that you'll be fine

Ice bags and pain meds and some funny movies post op. Try not to worry. :hug:

[BigMcLargehuge]

2. my friend and editor dan was back up on his feet in a day or so

and back to work in two weeks. The worst part was the gauze. The pain was bad too but they gave him percosets, which he took for the first week then switched to regular advil.

Now he can smell things, breath through his nose, and sounds like a human.

[Trigger Hippie]

3. It'll be OK, I promise.

I had sinus surgery about a year and a half ago and it wasn't bad at all. I spent about a week off work, resting, taking my pain pills, etc. Do you have anyone to look after you a bit? Not that you'll be an invalid or anything, but it's nice to have someone shuffle you off to bed after the Lortab or whatever kicks in. Just breathe through your mouth for a few days and watch a bunch of videos, you'll be fine. Don't worry. :)

[AztecGringo]

4. Yes, my wife will pamper me....

Thanks for replies so far....I am looking forward to the pain medication though I would be in a better mood if they weren't specifically to alleviate THAT pain....

[Trigger Hippie]

5. I enjoyed the pain meds, even though I needed them.

Very nice..:)

[Shine]

6. Sending good vibes to you, AztecGringo....

May your surgery be successful, may your recovery be speedy and may your breathing be clear.

Best wishes,
Shine
:hi:

PS. Welcome to DU!

[Pool Hall Ace]

7. Hello AztecGringo, welcome to DU !

I haven't had sinus surgery, but I know how frustrating sinus problems are.

Remember to stay ahead of the pain. I'm sending good vibes your way. Let us know how everything goes! :hug:

[Patiod]

8. Sending good vibes your way

Just had (different) surgery 2 weeks ago

:hi:

Pain drugs are good, just be sure to take the stool softeners and/or bulking agents with them!


And welcome to DU!

[graywarrior]

9. Don't drink anything and read the DU lounge at the same time

You will spew through your nostils onto your keyboard.