It's been an entire year since my surgery! I can't believe it's been that long already. My nose is totally healed up. It's not sensitive to cold nor does it feel "stiff" anymore and all the swelling is gone. It was pretty well healed after 6 months. For awhile I thought I might have nerve damage because it was so stiff and it wasn't that sensitive to touch but it just takes a long, long, long time to heal.
If you're wondering how long I felt like it took to heal, I'd say 9 months to a year, no joke. You can't speed up the healing process it's just how long it takes. I'm still very glad I got the surgery.
Feel free to ask any questions if you haven't found answers in my blog!
Your nose looks great! I'm laying here on day 3 thinking this was a bad choice. Reading your blog is like I'm talking! I'm glad you pulled through! Gives me hope. Ugh.
ReplyDeleteJust keep up hope! I know it's terrible right now but a year from now you'll really be glad you did it :)
DeleteHello! I'm having septoplasty surgery in two weeks, and have just read through your blogs and found them really helpful. Thanks for sharing! It's good to see that there's light at the end of the tunnel and all that...
ReplyDeleteHello, nice post indeed, you have described all the experience with us which is very help full. Septoplasty is really a blessings for us. Thanks for sharing this story.
ReplyDeletehi, i had my septoplasty like 46 hours ago. My "hell" day i think it was 24hrs after surgery and God it was the worst pain ive ever had. Now i feel better, my nose doesnt hurt that much but i cant eat anything (well only a little of water, ice cream and cold soup) u.u taking my medications is really painful. I hope i get better ... :) thanks for your blog, really helpful. And sorry for the not good english, not my language.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear you're starting to feel better. I'm glad that his blog helped!
DeleteI had my septoplasty three months ago but I've been having post nasal drip and its making me so uncomfortable...did u get that at all after surgery?
ReplyDeleteNasal drip was worse for a few months following surgery but I always have it. I'm not sure if it's from surgery or allergies.
DeleteThanks for replaying ....I was wondering did keep using any saline or moisturizing spray for your nose ?
ReplyDeleteI continued to use it for a few months after and anytime it felt too dry. Colorado is has no humidity so I use it during summer mostly.
DeleteHi, just found your blog, I am 3 days post op. Having had a septorhinoplasty, I am feeling rotten, and am returning to the hospital to get them to remove the soluble?? Dressings.
ReplyDeleteIts been a real encouragement to see your progress. Thanks for such a detailed blog, , regards Janet ( England)
Hi Erica, i have just read yr blog, well i had the same surgery on 5/01/2014, but what i want to know is that, have you experience tingling on the nose, dizziness and occasional headache after the surgery
ReplyDeleteI absolutely did. The headaches let up about a month after and the tingling would come and go for about 6 months. The headaches, I'm assuming, are from the tools and trauma to the nasal region and the tingling would be nerves healing.
Deletebecause in my condition, i'm having occasional pain on the frontal area and at the back of my head also. And what about dizziness (a fatigue like) ??? sorry to bore you with these question .. :-) i know that everybody dn't feel the same, but just wanna have an idea if my symtoms are associate with the surgery..
DeleteIf you had your surgery almost 2 months ago I would ask your ENT doc. I was feeling much better at that point. I was fatigued and tired but it went away after a month. I know my teeth were really sensitive after my surgery for a few months, which is just the nerve thing again.
DeleteHi Erika,
ReplyDeleteJust discovered your blog. Three weeks ago I had my surgery done and I'm not sleeping very well. The doctor says it's normal and that I will start breathing properly within 4-6 weeks after the surgery. How was your experience? When did you start feeling changes in your sleep? Thank you!
Carlos
Hey Carlos,
DeleteI had problems sleeping for about 2 months after surgery. Every week was better and better but you're in the clear now! 3 weeks post surgery I felt like I was starting to be myself again. I was taking some sleeping pills (or ZZZquil) to try and get a few solid hours of sleep. Your doctor is right, just keep strong.
-Erica
Thanks for sharing your experience. I had my deviated septum corrected four months ago. Reading your blog has really helped me know what to expect. Congratulations on your recovery!
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Hi Erika,
ReplyDeleteI have just found your blog 5 days after my septoplasty operation and I wanted to say Thank You for posting as it has helped me through my "hell" day and reminded me that the swelling on my nose will eventually go down and I will be able to laugh and smile without a stabbing pain going through my nose when someone makes me laugh or smile!
Rebekah :)
How long did it take for your senses to go back to normal? I'm at day 6. Doing very well, actually. Headaches, teeth sensitivity, earaches, and sore throat are improving each day. My appetite however...still waiting on that to improve. Doc said it's due to decreased sense of smell and taste (which is normal). They didn't say how long it may last though.
ReplyDeleteLastly, did you use a scarf when you went outside to keep the muck in the air out of your nose until it healed?
What was your experience?
I'm glad all is well for you now. Your pics look great. I am not taking pics any time soon though. Lol!!
I had my septoplasty on March 18 2017. It's been 6 months but my right nose is still always blocked. Do you face similar kind of problem? How long did it take for swelling to subside completely
ReplyDeleteIt took a year for swelling to subside completely! Is your right side completely blocked? I know at 6 months I definitely was able to use and breathe from it. My right nostril never became like the left side; I'd say about 30-40% air flow reduction compared to the left.
DeleteHi Erica! It's been 9/10 months since I had my nose surgery. My left nostril was block prior to the surgery but now it's fine after the surgery. However, the area in my right nostril seems to be less spacious than the one on the left when I stick my pinkie in there. I did go back to see my doctor and he said that it won't be 100% perfect. He also seemed a bit offended when I went back and asked questions about why this is the case. His response was 'You can do the surgery again if you'd like'. Any suggestions or reasoning why this could be the case?
ReplyDeleteI also noticed that my other nostril space got smaller after surgery. I can only speculate, but I would think it's just normal from surgery; perhaps scar tissue or not evenly spaced septum. Just like your doctor said, nothing will be 100%. If it doesn't impact your nose-related activities then accept it as a new quirk of your body :)
DeleteHi Erica, I notices my other nostril space got smaller. How do you deal with this when breathing?
ReplyDeleteHi Erica, I'm 2 months post septoplasty and my problem is that there seems to be constant phlegm at the back of my nose and throat which I cannot clear it. Do you remember if you had a similar problem? I hope it's part of a normal process of healing! Thank you!!
ReplyDeleteIf I remember correctly, I did have to carry around tissues because I felt like I was hacking up stuff for a long while. I know that for the first 6 months following surgery, my allergies and any nasal related sickness felt extra phlegmy. I hope you're healing up quickly!
DeleteThank you so much Erica for your reply. I feel so much better now! So this should be a kind of post op adjusting. I'm happy that all the healing is behind you and you're moving on your life! I hope to be where you are right now soon! Love your beautiful pics!!
DeleteHey I'm happy I found your post..I'm on day 8 and just had my splint removed today and wow is my nose ever huge...I'm scared it was going to stay this way but your post has made me feel better that I just have to let it heal.
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