coblation turbinate reduction

[scarny4]

I am having the turbinate coblation surgery done this coming Friday, 1/10/14. My CPAP has been leaking, and I think it's due to my sinus congestion. I'm worried about getting empty nose syndrome. What is that? Also, could I have allergies? Please help. I will let you know how my surgery goes.

[49er]

I am having the turbinate coblation surgery done this coming Friday, 1/10/14. My CPAP has been leaking, and I think it's due to my sinus congestion. I'm worried about getting empty nose syndrome. What is that? Also, could I have allergies? Please help. I will let you know how my surgery goes.

Scarny4, as one who is greatly considering a septplasty and turbinate reduction, I would only advise you to do do as much research as possible. The concerns you are expressing should be discussed with your doctor. Have they been?

If not, you really should postpone the surgery until all of them have been addressed. Better to be safe than sorry.

If you haven't done so, you should be getting 2nd and possibly 3rd opinions. Feel free to PM me if you want to talk further.

49er.

PS - As an FYI, yes, I know this is an old thread but since I felt scarny4 needed some help, I decided to reply

[BlueSky72]

That's good advice, 49er.

My turbinate reduction surgery was a success. After reading this thread I want people to know 3 things:

1. Allergy testing (skin pricks) can be done before you decide to have surgery.
2. I was able to use my xPAP on the night after the surgery, I wouldn't recommend waiting 1.5 weeks or whatever was suggested unless your surgeon advises it, and I'm not sure why they would. I had no packing at all, and no trouble using xPAP.
3. My surgeon warned me about the risk of empty nose syndrome (which I did not develop, and the surgery was 18 months ago). He said it can happen when they take too much tissue away. Always discuss the risks with your surgeon beforehand.

[49er]

That's good advice, 49er.

My turbinate reduction surgery was a success. After reading this thread I want people to know 3 things:

1. Allergy testing (skin pricks) can be done before you decide to have surgery.
2. I was able to use my xPAP on the night after the surgery, I wouldn't recommend waiting 1.5 weeks or whatever was suggested unless your surgeon advises it, and I'm not sure why they would. I had no packing at all, and no trouble using xPAP.
3. My surgeon warned me about the risk of empty nose syndrome (which I did not develop, and the surgery was 18 months ago). He said it can happen when they take too much tissue away. Always discuss the risks with your surgeon beforehand.

Great informative post BlueSky72.

Regarding packing, I am in the process of getting clarification from the 1st ENT on that since he mentioned that would be done. Interestingly, an ENT I saw last year who wanted to do surgery before she realized I didn't have health insurance also said that would occur.

So I am not sure if there is something about my nasal passages that makes them believe this is necessary or if I am simply running into ENTs who do this come heck or high water. Needless to say, as I previously mentioned, i will be seeking other opinions.

49er

[sickwithapnea17]

what is open nose syndrome? I'm considering having adenoid, septum, tonsil surgery and UPPP- I'm very congested in the nose. I heard UPPP can make it impossible to use asv because it can break the passageway seal or something.
I had trach done but it didn't cure me in the 6 weeks I had it in

[nanwilson]

what is open nose syndrome? I'm considering having adenoid, septum, tonsil surgery and UPPP- I'm very congested in the nose. I heard UPPP can make it impossible to use asv because it can break the passageway seal or something.
I had trach done but it didn't cure me in the 6 weeks I had it in

I would suggest you read a few threads by jskinner... look him up...scary story.

[lesliesch]

I just had this done today. I didn't know the name of what I was having done until today, so I didn't really look into it. I have way more things going on than sleep apnea, and this isn't why we did the procedure anyway, although the doc did tell me it would help significantly with my BiPAP. That and the fact that I may be able to breath easier without pulling at the top of my nose periodically was enough incentive for me to have this done

[49er]

I just had this done today. I didn't know the name of what I was having done until today, so I didn't really look into it. I have way more things going on than sleep apnea, and this isn't why we did the procedure anyway, although the doc did tell me it would help significantly with my BiPAP. That and the fact that I may be able to breath easier without pulling at the top of my nose periodically was enough incentive for me to have this done

Hi lesliesch,

I wish you a very speedy recovery and please keep us posted on your progress.

I am definitely going to have a septoplasty and turbinate reduction. Hopefully, when I see the doctor on 1/28 to discuss my CT scan results, it can be scheduled quickly but of course, I don't know what his surgery schedule is like.

Regarding packing, this guy uses splints and they will stay in almost a week. Not looking forward to it but it is a very small price to pay for being able to use my machine. And I am so looking forward to being able to take deep breaths through my nose.

49er

[Guest]

Thanks 49er!

One thing I can say is omg! So far I have been feeling most miserable! I had a soft tissue growth removed from my throat at the same time and honestly, that hurts significantly worse than the coblation - in fact, I haven't felt actual ~pain~ in my nasal passages at all - it's mainly just being stuffed up and unable to breath (which doesn't make me a joy to be around hehe). I have found, believe it or not, the best thing for me to breath has been when I have been attached to the BiPAP. As a general rule, I don't use the humidifier portion of it, but adding that in these past couple of days since surgery has made it so I can sort of breath through my nose!

keep us posted on your surgeries as well!

Leslie

[lesliesch]

Thanks 49er!

One thing I can say is omg! So far I have been feeling most miserable! I had a soft tissue growth removed from my throat at the same time and honestly, that hurts significantly worse than the coblation - in fact, I haven't felt actual ~pain~ in my nasal passages at all - it's mainly just being stuffed up and unable to breath (which doesn't make me a joy to be around hehe). I have found, believe it or not, the best thing for me to breath has been when I have been attached to the BiPAP. As a general rule, I don't use the humidifier portion of it, but adding that in these past couple of days since surgery has made it so I can sort of breath through my nose!

keep us posted on your surgeries as well!

Leslie

(Ok, now that I am officially logged in, maybe I won't be classified as a "guest" on this post? )

[49er]

Thanks 49er!

One thing I can say is omg! So far I have been feeling most miserable! I had a soft tissue growth removed from my throat at the same time and honestly, that hurts significantly worse than the coblation - in fact, I haven't felt actual ~pain~ in my nasal passages at all - it's mainly just being stuffed up and unable to breath (which doesn't make me a joy to be around hehe). I have found, believe it or not, the best thing for me to breath has been when I have been attached to the BiPAP. As a general rule, I don't use the humidifier portion of it, but adding that in these past couple of days since surgery has made it so I can sort of breath through my nose!

keep us posted on your surgeries as well!

Leslie

(Ok, now that I am officially logged in, maybe I won't be classified as a "guest" on this post? )

Hi Leslie,

I hope you feel better soon.

And yes, i will definitely keep everyone posted on my surgery.

[Alb123]

I just had turbinate cauterization surgery about a week ago. Although it has only been a week I can only hope things get better for me. It was a very painful abrasive surgery! I had an excruciating migraine for two solid days and could not get out of bed more get any relief. I have experienced sleep apnea, and overall insomnia from not being able to breath out of my nose since the surgery. I can only hope these symptoms subside but for now, I am worse off than I was before surgery. Every day I beat myself up for going through with the procedure!!! I would recommend exhausting ANY other option before this surgery!

[Alb123]

I just had turbinate cauterization surgery about a week ago. Although it has only been a week I can only hope things get better for me. It was a very painful abrasive surgery! I had an excruciating migraine for two solid days and could not get out of bed more get any relief. I have experienced sleep apnea, and overall insomnia from not being able to breath out of my nose since the surgery. I can only hope these symptoms subside but for now, I am worse off than I was before surgery. Every day I beat myself up for going through with the procedure!!! I would recommend exhausting ANY other option before this surgery!

[49er]

I just had turbinate cauterization surgery about a week ago. Although it has only been a week I can only hope things get better for me. It was a very painful abrasive surgery! I had an excruciating migraine for two solid days and could not get out of bed more get any relief. I have experienced sleep apnea, and overall insomnia from not being able to breath out of my nose since the surgery. I can only hope these symptoms subside but for now, I am worse off than I was before surgery. Every day I beat myself up for going through with the procedure!!! I would recommend exhausting ANY other option before this surgery!

I am sorry to hear that Alb123. I hope things change for you quickly.

Did you have this under general anesthesia or as an outpatient? I never did the surgery under anesthesia but was thinking of possibly doing the outpatient turbinate reduction. I wish nasal rinsing worked but I have tried it repeatedly and it makes things worse. I have gotten marginal improvement with Omnaris and was thinking of possibly trying nasalcort.

Anyway, I wish you well.

[lesliesch]

I just had turbinate cauterization surgery about a week ago. Although it has only been a week I can only hope things get better for me. It was a very painful abrasive surgery! I had an excruciating migraine for two solid days and could not get out of bed more get any relief. I have experienced sleep apnea, and overall insomnia from not being able to breath out of my nose since the surgery. I can only hope these symptoms subside but for now, I am worse off than I was before surgery. Every day I beat myself up for going through with the procedure!!! I would recommend exhausting ANY other option before this surgery!

I remember feeling pretty miserable for a few weeks after this surgery wondering why the heck I did it. During this recovery was, in fact, the first and only time my significant other and I had argued to any degree in well over a year - I was just SOOO miserable and short tempered. I had my surgery done in January, and here, seven months later, I really wouldn't know I had had the surgery (meaning the surgery annoyances are a thing of the past - I think the surgery worked, but, I really can't tell because it was such a slow process that I don't really remember what I felt like before (if that makes any sense?) I think it was a good month or two before I started to stop noticing the procedure annoyances. It was longer than I expected it to be for sure. (But then again, I AM getting old, so... )