Somnoplasty

[snork1]

Odd, I thought it was one of the lesser painful of any surgery I have had.
Maybe the surgeon makes a difference?

Proceed with caution if they drive a RotoRooter truck.

I did find the discomfort lasted longer than I expected, as it ran into a couple of weeks. But I was x-c skiing just a few weeks after the surgery and I felt instantly that I could breath better.

I sure hope it doesn't just "grow back". Time will tell on that one. BUT, I am doing a Saline FLUSH 2 times a day to keep everything running smoothly for as long as possible. The saline FLUSHES (NOT a saline spritz, but a good flushing) knocks down the allergies and keeps colds from getting a grip as easily.

[Jere]

This Radio Frequency treatment sounds a damn sight better than having someone sawing around in your head. Apparently it is done in the doctor's office and is not unlike the discomfort associated with say, major dental work. The after effects are also quite a bit less severe.

I had RF done and was not impressed with the results. It is MUCH less invasive than the standard scaple procedure, but I really don't think there was any real reduction of the swelling. Just my opinion - others probably have had different results.

[Kenv]

Thanks for that Jerry, I did wonder. I spoke to an ENT guy who said he thought he reduced the turbinate by 50 percent using RF, he also said that Laser surgery would do much better than that.
Ken

[Guest]

PLEASE HELP

Has anyone had somnoplasty done to treat sleep apnea? Ive been suffering from mild OSA for 3 years, and have had enough of it after losing my business and wife because of it. Now Im trying to get my life back on track and to become functional once again.

Tried cpap and doesnt work for me. Im considering UPPP vs somnoplasty.

somnoplasty specifically targeting:

1. tongue for tongue base reduction?
2. and/or soft pallate reduction?

also, i have a slightly deviated septum so the doc said he would do septoplasty with turbinate reduction. Can anyone please tell me of their experiences good or bad with any of these surgeries??

Im debating between getting UPPP or somnoplasty(on tongue and soft pallate), also with septoplasty and turbinate reduction.

And any advice/suggestions from you would be very valuable...thanks!

[Krusty]

As far as discomfort is concerned, I would have five somnoplastys over one root canal. I really did have any major discomfort, maybe my doctor is just that good