Septoplasty yesterday

Hi Jeff;
Hope you can use your mask the first night!
All I can say is that bridge of my nose (between my eyes) was tender and slightly swollen the first couple of nights, so that I could not have tolerated the cushion in that position. So I did without my xPAP.
I could be wrong, but I believe that the impression I got from the Doc was that the septoplasty operation is what makes the nose "fragile" as he described cutting attachment points and then the need to heal. The turbinate reduction does not involve any cutting but use of radio frequency to "burn" tissue below the skin.
I really feel good today, last nite was great with the mask and all.

Would I do it again, sure, if it was necessary. Do I look forward to doing it again, no. But I wouldn't shy away from it as I had for the last six months. All in all, It's not a bad procedure.
Best to you on the upcoming,

[quote="frapilu"]JeffH,

I'm having a septoplasty only, no turbinates, on April 30. My doctor also told me I could use my cpap that same night. In fact, my doctor said I should bring my cpap to the hospital for the recovery room. He also says I have to stay overnight because the anesthesia increases sleep apnea so I have to be monitored in addition to using my cpap that first night.

I guess the difference with dataq1's experience is due to the turbinates.

When's your surgery? Please keep us posted.

France

dataq1 wrote:Hi Jeff;
Hope you can use your mask the first night!
All I can say is that bridge of my nose (between my eyes) was tender and slightly swollen the first couple of nights, so that I could not have tolerated the cushion in that position. So I did without my xPAP.
I could be wrong, but I believe that the impression I got from the Doc was that the septoplasty operation is what makes the nose "fragile" as he described cutting attachment points and then the need to heal. The turbinate reduction does not involve any cutting but use of radio frequency to "burn" tissue below the skin.
I really feel good today, last nite was great with the mask and all.

Would I do it again, sure, if it was necessary. Do I look forward to doing it again, no. But I wouldn't shy away from it as I had for the last six months. All in all, It's not a bad procedure.
Best to you on the upcoming,

I think I'll take my mask with me and let him look them over. I can't WAIT to be able to breath normal. I think this deviated septum has been the root of my troubles as relating to CPAP treatment. Once I figured out I was mouth breathing and started taping my mouth I suddenly couldn't get enough air at night. I kept waking up over and over and over trying to get my one good nostril open enough to breath. Thank God this battle is finally about to be over.

dataq1 wrote:Hi Jeff;
Hope you can use your mask the first night!
All I can say is that bridge of my nose (between my eyes) was tender and slightly swollen the first couple of nights, so that I could not have tolerated the cushion in that position. So I did without my xPAP.
I could be wrong, but I believe that the impression I got from the Doc was that the septoplasty operation is what makes the nose "fragile" as he described cutting attachment points and then the need to heal. The turbinate reduction does not involve any cutting but use of radio frequency to "burn" tissue below the skin.
I really feel good today, last nite was great with the mask and all.

Would I do it again, sure, if it was necessary. Do I look forward to doing it again, no. But I wouldn't shy away from it as I had for the last six months. All in all, It's not a bad procedure.
Best to you on the upcoming,

So what about your Hybird? Would it put pressure where you are talking about?

[quote="JeffH"][quote="frapilu"]JeffH,

I'm having a septoplasty only, no turbinates, on April 30. My doctor also told me I could use my cpap that same night. In fact, my doctor said I should bring my cpap to the hospital for the recovery room. He also says I have to stay overnight because the anesthesia increases sleep apnea so I have to be monitored in addition to using my cpap that first night.

I guess the difference with dataq1's experience is due to the turbinates.

When's your surgery? Please keep us posted.

France

[quote="frapilu"][quote="JeffH"][quote="frapilu"]JeffH,

I'm having a septoplasty only, no turbinates, on April 30. My doctor also told me I could use my cpap that same night. In fact, my doctor said I should bring my cpap to the hospital for the recovery room. He also says I have to stay overnight because the anesthesia increases sleep apnea so I have to be monitored in addition to using my cpap that first night.

I guess the difference with dataq1's experience is due to the turbinates.

When's your surgery? Please keep us posted.

France

JeffH wrote:So what about your Hybird? Would it put pressure where you are talking about?

The Hybrid would have put upward pressure on the nares. That would have been intolerable! Even today the area of the nares is very sensitive to pressure.

By contrast, the FP431 would have only come in contact with the bridge of the nose across the eyes. I've been using the FP431 for the last two nights with wonderful sleep. Maybe I could have used it a day or two sooner, but the Doc advised against it.

ABSOLUTELY, bring your mask to the procedure. By seeing the mask on you your doctor will be better equipped to make a recommendation.

As I said before Best of Luck !