Throat surgery

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Re: Throat surgery

Post by Guest » Sun May 04, 2008 5:06 am

sleepngo wrote:Regards to all, I have a question, one that has been discussed before, but would like to hear from those who have went under the knife for UPPP and Uvula reduction.

My question is, did it help or make things worse? The reason I am asking is that I had a consultation with my ENT to have an Adenotonsillectomy and he said I should have the soft palate and uvula reduced also. He assured me that he has had a very good success rate with this type surgery, but I have read a few stories concerning this type of surgery, most have been negative.

I would appreciate any replies, good or bad. thanks

Dan
Hi Dan

I had somnoplasty of tongue and palate as well as a uvulo trim

The effect was good but only temporary. I previously rejected uppp.

From research I hear it is painful , often ineffective and not without
side effects.

I finally decided on cpap rather than additional somnoplasty treatments.

Good Luck what ever route you choose

Sleepdeprived