Balloon Sinuplasty 3 months after surgery

[@clawhammer704]

I had two turbulence’s removed with surgery while under anesthesia. It’s the best thing Iv ever had done. My nasal passages stay clear all the time now. Used to be I was stopped up all the time. My insurance covered it except for a co payment. Been 13 years now of free breathing.

[@cturboaddict]

That's awesome!

[@user-og7il2wf3w]

@@cturboaddict im suprised you dont have ENS. removing our turbinates'

[@timcepin3386]

How many times?

[@timcepin3386]

What do you mean two turbelences?

[@timcepin3386]

Turbulences

[@dominiqued.4114]

Thank you for sharing! Having mine done tomorrow and just came across your video for info!

[@cturboaddict]

Watch my 24 hours after video. And you're welcome. Ask any question

[@ryanrobinson3054]

How did it go?

[@TheGymnast71]

thank you for sharing I am doing this and couldnt find any videos

[@Anti-leftist7777]

Not so painless post surgery for me. Lots of burning, stabbing and upper teeth pain and migraine like headaches but beginning to subside after this the 7 Th day. Thanks for posting your experience.

[@cturboaddict]

Did you see my 24-hour after video? It'll get there, took me a few days. But wasn't horrendous. I wasn't happy, but it wasn't the end of the world. Hang in there, stay positive. Was one of the best things I did so far for my sinus issues.

[@Anti-leftist7777]

@@cturboaddict Excellent, will check it out now, thanks for helping out.

[@WheeliamWallace]

Thanks for the update!

[@adrianasi]

Thank you for sharing i am getting mine here soon and kept wondering how the after would be.

[@cturboaddict]

@adrianasi watch my 24 hour video. I've got en all the way to to a year. It's alot easier than you think.. good luck and congrats on getting yourself taken care of

[@courtneyharrison4262]

Thanks for the update

[@AaronErtsgaard1]

Thank you again sharing this experience

[@cturboaddict]

@@AaronErtsgaard1 no worries

[@TheGymnast71]

question. If your throat is numb how do you not choke on the stuff coming down your throat during the procedure? Do they suction?

[@cturboaddict]

Good question. I don't know. But I can tell ya, I didn't choke at all.

[@seth910]

As long as you don't " actively " try to swallow or anything like that there's no issue especially with the medication and lidocaine before the procedure starts. Usually won't even bother you too much with the Ativan and Tylenol #3 combo they give you ( some places use different medications but they have the same effect)

[@Beowulf975]

What otther procedures did he want to perform? Did he want to shave down the septum??

[@cturboaddict]

Yes. Standard septoplasty.

[@rocketman3770]

Hey thank you for this series! I plan to do mine next week. Were there any new issues post procedure? My ENT said to not refer to it as a surgery or operation, but as a procedure lol.

[@tinkeringwithelectronics]

Keep us posted, I scheduled in 5 days to have this done.

[@cturboaddict]

You'll be very glad you did.

[@snap8353]

Happy that you are better 🌹 Isn't there any update 😉?

[@cturboaddict]

Yup. 11 months in, would recc to anyone with sinus issues.

[@snap8353]

@@cturboaddict about the clogged side you have I think you need to coblate "by the radio frequency coblator" reduce turbinate by 10% only in the opposite side of the deviation and you gonna get way better like a 100% But you got to be careful with this procedure cuz some people Have been dealing with ENS after this, good luck 👍 Thank you.

[@cturboaddict]

@@snap8353 I have no idea what that means. Lol I plan to go see my ent to follow up at 1 year. I'll be sure to ask for that in layman's terms

[@snap8353]

@@cturboaddict you got to read about your case it's your health 👍 ENT empty nose syndrome which is a very bad condition it happens when there's an aggressive reduction or inappropriate reduction in nasal turbinates, you gotta make sure if they recc turbinate reduction that they use a coblator and not bipolar diathermy old devices medical scissors or blade!

[@rocketman3770]

@@snap8353 what are your thoughts on laser based thermotherapy to reduce nasal turbinates like the celon method?

[@siddharthgurav7818]

Hi Brother, how much did it cost?

[@cturboaddict]

My insurance approved it and it only cost me my deductible. I did it at the beginning of my insurance year, so the rest of the year was no cost for anything else.

[@silence2747]

How about your ear?it helped? I have itchy eyes and itchy ear ache these days because of my chronic sinusit. Thanks for sharing!

[@cturboaddict]

It has helped my ears for sure. I'm better so far. Last visit the ENT said that he doesn't think I need to see an allergist.

[@silence2747]

@@cturboaddict I'm glad that it has helped you! Thank you for your reply!

[@truegrizzlesfan2292]

Hello,i have scheduled a appointment to see my ENT for the exact surgery. I haven't breathe correctly in 3 yrs. I was scared of the other surgery where the ENT removed tissue and bone. Which is why i procrastinate in first place.my question to you, how's the breathing?

[@cturboaddict]

Much better!!

[@timcepin3386]

Did your surgeon remove dead skin from your nose?

[@timcepin3386]

Deceased tissue I meant

[@cturboaddict]

No.

[@WriterandPhotographer]

Are you going to do another update video? (would be a 9 month update)

[@cturboaddict]

I sure can. I'll post one today.

[@jphickory522]

Did they actually straighten your septum with the balloon sinuplasty? I thought only way to straighten septum was through conventional surgery. Glad this helped you.

[@cturboaddict]

No, they open the passages. And even with septoplasty, they dont really strighten your septum. They carve away at the side thats curved in.

[@bigdes7282]

Thank you for this!! I am super nervous. Is your septum still deviated? If so do you feel like you need it corrected? Im worried about getting the balloon procedure now and then having to go back in for a septoplasty. I heard you speak about it briefly but this was a year ago

[@cturboaddict]

Watch my 24 hours after video. Really, you're more nervous than you need to be. As for the septoplasty, I potentially may still get it. I still have some congestion here and there. But it's nowhere near what it used to be before the balloon surgery. All in all, I'm happy that I got the balloon surgery. Feel free to ask questions, I did a series of these videos over the year after I got it done.

[@Alive_N_freeridin]

Did you wake up with foggy headedness and feeling tired throughout the day before the procedure, and did that go away after the procedure? That's what I have every day and hoping my procedure solves this significantly so I can work and think better.

[@cturboaddict]

Yes and yes. I still get it from time to time but it's greatly reduced.

[@kingmulan1080]

I definitely feel the brain fog it’s super weird to feel a little freaky, I just got my procedure done and having a lot of pressure behind my eyes and almost feels like I’m drunk ,no pain, I’m 4 days out and still feel like I’m recovering for sure

[@timcepin3386]

What is or was the cause of your sinus issues?

[@cturboaddict]

Deviated septum

[@yadielmanrriquez6647]

Hey how’s it going man! I had a few questions about the 115hp Mercury 1969-1989 motor I’m kind of fucked up rn drank a few beers but I know nobody that knows how to do what you have done please respond to me and I’ll give you a way to contact me I can send you money just for your knowledge please let me know! Hope your feeling well brother 💪 thank you!!

[@cturboaddict]

I don't need money. And you can comment on any of the videos here on KZbin. I do my best to reply to all of them bud. Have a good memorial day, stay safe!

[@scottfuhrer7488]

Do you have any info on the Red Molinari Copy boat from years ago? Talked to Ken and he thinks it is in St. Louis Mo. Please let me know. Thanks Scott.

[@cturboaddict]

Let me see if I can find the name of the guy that bought it.

[@sorphal79]

Did you do your ethmoid sinuses with the balloon sinuplasty? I heard you can't do those sinuses with this procedure but I'm not sure. That's the sinus I have a problem with.

[@cturboaddict]

I don't know the answer to this.

[@cindyland6273]

Good info. A little long winded. Get to the point. Better yet.. Are you able to blow your nose??? Is mucus going down the back if your throat?? Are you draining mucus??

[@cturboaddict]

Now? One nostril sometimes, the other always. Not always. Yes.

[@8BitLife69]

Hey man, you sold me on this. My ENT has been trying to get me to do this for YEARS, and I just had a run of three sinus infections in 3 months. Which never happened to me. So I decided to look for others that had actual experiences, see if it was worth the money. This is a couple months old now, just wondering has everything improved even more? Would you still recommend the procedure?

[@cturboaddict]

1000 percent I would recommend it. I sleep better, have had less sinus headaches, and no sinus infections. Big plus, I can breathe.

[@cturboaddict]

Btw, check out my 24hrs after and 2 month and 1 mont video.

[@8BitLife69]

@@cturboaddict Fantastic. Thanks for sharing!

[@kas2388]

Glad to hear you’re doing great, quick question tho, do you get yellow mucus in the back of your throat or naw?

[@cturboaddict]

Immediately after the surgery briefly. But no. Typically bright yellow mucus is a signifier of a cold.

[@StockPursuit]

Lots of vasoline in the nostrils at night is the only thing that stopped my nose bleeds. Been two years since I had one since using Vasoline petroleum jelly. I found controlling the allergies is the key. You can do drops under the tongue for immunotherapy if you can find a place that does that. Sublinqual drops. Easier than driving for allergy shots. It helped me. Neil-Med has a nasal gel spray that is great. Their products are great.

[@momentsintheprophetic]

Have you been getting sleep without pills. I feel like i can't sleep ever since i got this surgery

[@cturboaddict]

That sounds like your body is working hard to heal. Maybe your BP or HR is up. I'd check with your ENT or PCP.

[@momentsintheprophetic]

@@cturboaddict I'm sleeping now haha I got nervous for a minute. I think it was my body tryna heal. Thanks

[@dayner989]

Man my nose have been congested permanently since i was like 13 i took it as normal i am sure i need this thing never ever have both nostrils open in my life either the left or right clogged always all day all night

[@cturboaddict]

Go see your local ENT and look into it.

[@dayner989]

@@cturboaddict yeah i have to thanks for sharing your experience

[@jacksonmanwileyman2549]

Hi mate whos your ENT are you from england

[@jacksonmanwileyman2549]

Which insurance are you with. Im struggling need your help. So i can get mine done

[@cturboaddict]

No, not from England.

[@bayarearob]

In terms of your caffeine intake, do you think that you're more sensitive due to more sleep at night? Did you snore before the treatment? I wonder if this would be helpful for sleep apnea

[@cturboaddict]

Intermittent snoring. I get more restful sleep now. Not sure, but I'm still much more sensitive to caffeine

[@bayarearob]

@@cturboaddict thank you for sharing!

[@cturboaddict]

@@bayarearob ask away if u have any other questions

[@Skye-m2l]

Did you used to get constant dizziness before surgery ? That is my main concern right now and doctor says I need this surgery ?

[@cturboaddict]

Not constant, but frequent. Especially during heavy congestion.

[@Skye-m2l]

@@cturboaddict thanks for your reply.

[@KadeKurved]

Did you ever feel alot of cool air going into your nose when inhaling, after being closed for so long?

[@cturboaddict]

I do every now and then.

[@iamestellewalker6002]

Hey! You definitely made this procedure less scary lol my ENT recommended that I get the balloon surgery because I always get ear tubes before flying. My ears can’t equalize the pressure from the altitude changes and it makes my ears pop during and after the flight, sometime for days which is really painful 😓. Traveling with ear tubes make flying pain free for me lol but it has its longer term risk as well. -Did you have any issues traveling with your condition before the balloon surgery and how was your experience traveling again after getting it? I’m scared that it won’t give me the same result as the ear tubes. Thx!

[@cturboaddict]

Yes issues before. Haven't tried after yet. But I can tell you they used to not equalize on the ground before, and they do now. Lol

[@AmyAndThePup]

Nostrils :) Not noses. I am so glad you were doing so much better after this surgery! I had an elective septoplasty in 2011. My left nostril was 90% blocked. It's not perfect, but it's much better than it was. Maybe I could have more done to it someday, but I don't know when yet, or what. Not sure how things have been for you since this video, but hopefully good. Take care. I can sympathize all too well with sinus issues. Not the nose-bleeds, but the congestion for sure.

[@cturboaddict]

Been good. Similar to you, better but not 100%. Last time I seen the ent he said I would highly benefit from septoplasty

[@AmyAndThePup]

@@cturboaddict I hear that. I hope you'll consider it--it really changed things for me, and for others I've known in the past. But of course, do what you feel is best.

[@mikekaraoke]

@@cturboaddict And you can have Septoplasty on local in a lot of clinics, but a rhinoplasty you can't just GA.

[@raisavolfson3092]

I did this procedure month ago and still no improvement don't know what to do , everything is individually and nobody knows how is going to be after ,but my experience is not so good

[@polinak.7071]

Try kalium bicheomicum homeopathy medicine.

[@tommurray7675]

Best thing I ever had done..and o the scabs and boogers..monumental for about 4 weeks afterwards

[@honshingandrewli7632]

Hey man, thank you so much for your video! I’ve been dealing sinus issues for 8 years now and I have done multiple surgeries. My new ENT just suggested to do this surgery and I’m glad I watched your video. I was wondering did the doctor said the changes they made in your sinuses will be permanent or will it go back to the shape before? And are considering doing a rhinoplasty to fix the deviated septum?

[@cturboaddict]

Make sure you watch all 3 of my videos. There's one 24 hours after, 1 month, 2 month, and this one. He said it should be permanent. But your body can return to its normal state in some instances. The ENT that did the balloon surgery does not currently recommend standard sinuplasty. Time will only tell. It's almost a year now from the surgery.

[@mikekaraoke]

@@cturboaddict What you mean by standard sinuplasty. You mean Endoscopic Sinus Surgery??

[@cturboaddict]

@mikey p rhinoplasty. Where they go in and carve the bone out.

[@mikekaraoke]

@@cturboaddict Well a rhinoplasty is a nose job! As it reshapes the nose to look rather different so totally different as you know! from either a balloon sinuplasty/septoplasty

[@timcepin3386]

Do you hear a clicking sound in your ears?

[@cturboaddict]

No, I do not.

[@kauaireed4938]

Thanks for the update

[@rocketman3770]

Hey thank you for this series! I plan to do mine next week. Were there any new issues post procedure? My ENT said to not refer to it as a surgery or operation, but as a procedure lol.

[@cturboaddict]

Nope. It's been a year now. I'm 100% glad I did it. If you look, I did a 24hr video, and a 2 month as well.