coblation turbinate reduction

I had a turbinate reduction and septoplasty. It was worth it. I did feel the out of breathe felon g that some described when I was reading about empty noise syndrome, but it only lasted a few weeks after the splints where removed. That was also the best two weeks of sleep I've ever had

I had the surgery done because I had nasal congestion (with no excessive mucous production), unrelieved by medication. The procedure itself was not bad. They spray a numbing medicine in your nose, then pack cotton balls in behind it. Then came the needle, which I was terrified of, but I honestly couldnt feel (thank goodness). I could feel what the doctor was doing, but there was no pain, just slight pressure. I could breath immediately after the procedure was over!! I had a small amount of bleeding post-procedure, probably where they numbed me with the needle. The next morning I had some excessive mucous production and had a hard time breathing for 3-4 days. After the swelling and mucous went away, I could breathe so much better! I would recommend this procedure for people who have nasal congestion unrelated to allergies.

Note to the Goodmans: can we PLEASE lock this poll from additional votes?
The tech for this surgery has had plenty of time to improve.
If it has not done so, it is not deserving of additional attention.
The time span could be rendering results both inconsistent and perhaps misleading.
Respectfully yours, chunkyfrog.

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BiPappy wrote: ↑

Tue Jul 28, 2009 12:37 pm

garyland wrote:Was your procedure done in a doctor's office?

No, the procedure was done at a hospital as an outpatient because my insurance wouldn't allow the procedure to be done at his office, so I was put under general anesthesia for a 15 minute procedure that could have been done in a doctor's office under local anesthesia for less $$$. I can't complain because my copay was $50.

You will have stuffy (more like completely clogged) nose for at least 1.5 weeks. I don't think you'll be able to use cpap until 2 weeks later. I suggest a full face mask after the procedure if you want to use cpap. The good thing about this procedure (coblation) is that it's almost painless. I didn't even take the pain killers, Vicodin, my doctor prescribed, and you can immediately go back to work the next day.

Im curious about when you started to feel relief or if it was combined with other medicine (like flonase). I had the procedure about nine days ago and I’m still completely clogged. Thanks for sharing your experience! it has been really difficult to find other people going through and I am right now and I want to know if it’s normal.

This is an old thread. BiPappy hasn't posted anything since 2010, so I doubt very much if you will get a reply.

Maybe this will help.

McSleepy