My Experiences with Lifelong Sinus Infection and Endoscopic Sinus Surgery!

[@Alonzorion]

Made this vlog to tell you guys what I've been going through recently with my surgery and over the passed few years in regards to my health not being great! Also made it to reach out to those who're perhaps having similar troubles. :)

[@SolomonLangi]

You are literally explaining word for word with what I have been dealing with for the past 2 years!! I'm scheduled for this surgery next month!! Thanks for sharing your story!!

[@Alonzorion]

I hope it goes well!

[@AJN8RB]

I have been dealing with these same symptoms for 10+ years, and I am only 20. I genuinely have felt like my like was ending. Today we found the cysts in my maxillary sinus

[@greatwhitesharky3261]

How are your problems now? I had sinus surgery 2 weeks ago.

[@PikaLink91]

I am forever thankful for all the hours of entertainment you have brought me, Alonzo. I wish you all the best in the world, and I am truly sorry that you have had to go through all this shit

[@Alonzorion]

Thank you, your comments have always picked me up :3

[@PikaLink91]

I am very happy to hear that! ^_^

[@squidwardhumor8502]

I really am glad that you are feeling more happy and positive! I know you had already told me a bit of thing about your condition in PM's, but hearing it from you in such detail really has opened my eyes. I really wish the best of luck for you man, and when i will be struggling with my sinus infection again, i will be thinking back how happy you are now regarding your thing, so that i can use it as power to overcome mine.

[@paperkawaii]

So happy that you’re feeling better 💗 was watching your tomb raider 1 play through, and the swearing has me in stitches. 💕😊

[@Alonzorion]

Dude, thank you very much nwn

[@yoka955]

Good to know that you're doing better 🖒 I went through a sort of similar situation. I also had problems with my sinuses and a hard time breathing throughout most of my young adolescence. ENT doc said I had a deviated septum. Went through a septoplasty and have been able to breath better ever since. It's always importan to listen to yourself when u know something is wrong and take the steps needed to stay healthy. Take care 👌

[@Alonzorion]

I've heard of deviated septums before, seems like a pain and I hope things stay good for you :D

[@vindifference]

I used to have a lot of colds and sore throats and yellow stuff when I was younger as well. It made school more hellish than it need to be but thankfully it's faded as I've gotten older. Still, I can't imagine what it must have been like for you. I almost passed out just listening to the details of what the surgery would entail. You're a brave, brave man.

[@Alonzorion]

Sorry to read it had that effect on you! It honestly wasn't bad at all. :)

[@weirdgaming857]

I can understand where you’re coming from. I’ve had life long nosebleeds and have had two surgeries to try to fix it, but I still have issues and life long sinus headaches. Take all the time you need we need you in good health!

[@Alonzorion]

Oh dude, I'm sorry to read that, that sounds awful, admittedly, and somewhat unusually, I've never ever had a nose bleed, in fact, I don't even understand why they occur due to that. I can't imagine it's pleasant though. :(

[@weirdgaming857]

Alonzorion's Blind Let's Plays! This is why I enjoy the smaller channels. You guys can always interact with your subscribers and I enjoy that because you guys have honestly brought me out of some dark times and I appreciate you so much!

[@Alonzorion]

Thank you! I'd always try regardless of how big I get. :)

[@alonzomumbles315]

Wish you a speedy recovery

[@HoshiShang]

As I said the other day, I'm glad to hear things are improving and the surgery went well. Hopefully you'll be able to get where you want with your health etc now. Just have to remember to take it one day at a time and not get down on yourself because you're not getting there "fast enough". We're all here for you, however you may need us.

[@Alonzorion]

[@stellalune]

As a long-time allergy and sinus infection sufferer, I can totally relate to this, and I'm SO glad to hear the surgery has helped. The rest will fall in place over time.

[@Alonzorion]

Hopefully :D

[@johnnybaby4036]

@@Alonzorion hello how is your surgery holding up now? Hope your well

[@Tintin-gv9ir]

Just had my surgery a week ago - they sorted my deviated septum , used balloon to open my sinus , cobulation turbinate reduction . I think my breathing is become better but the recovery is still progressing . Still taking out blood as I do saline rinse . All of nose is sore . Went to India from Australia to get it done . I think if you getting symptoms as this video then you need to do a ct scan to figure out if it sinus infection . Hope fully I will recover :)

[@greatwhitesharky3261]

Hi, how are you feeling now? I had surgery 2 weeks ago also the balloon, septum and a polyp removed. No bloody mucus today but I still feel stuffy, I'm hoping this will improve.

[@cuddlebug778]

I'm glad to hear the surgery went well and that it really helped you. I can't remember how long I've been subscribed to your channel, but you were always struggling with your health. Even with the condition being permanent, I hope your sinuses won't give you too much trouble in the future! I've had back problems ever since I was 16 (slipped disk) and had to learn to live with that, too, because while it got better and manageable, it will never go away. I've never been very active and wasn't allowed to do sports for some time, so I'm a bit overweight and also trying to get rid of a few kilos. Good luck with your weight loss - we can do it!

[@Alonzorion]

I THINK I first saw you in 2011/12? I can't remember though! Either way, thanks for sticking around for so long, I never really forget usernames lol. I'm sorry about your back problems, I honestly thought I'd be the same way after I had a small accident on a pushbike years ago, falling from it and landing on my lower back, it would cause me to have random shutdowns (best way I can describe it, I'd collapse and my body wouldn't move) for a year which was incredibly scary as I thought that meant spinal damage for sure, but oddly I recovered from it?

[@cuddlebug778]

Alonzorion's Blind Let's Plays! Wow, yes, that sounds super scary! I'm glad to hear that it went away again. Anyway, most of the time I don't have any trouble with my back, I just can't do certain things. And I like what you're doing, so I'll stick around for a bit longer :D I wish I could make it to a stream every now and then, but I'm busy almost every weekend right now. Maybe in August, when things calm down a bit here!

[@damnedhusky5165]

Oh my goodness, being misdiagnosed with HIV... that'd be so frightening! I'm glad you got help for your sinus problems and I hope things keep on improving! :-)

[@Alonzorion]

It was an experience for sure. :| Thank you :D

[@ilqar887]

How cold you get misdiagnosed?

[@ilqar887]

What tests showed you to be HIV

[@KhalduneElnuekL13d]

so glad to finally know the whole stuff that you've been through these past few years. and so glad to see you've gotten better than ever before! risky surgery, but it turned out good and successful. hopefully you'll get much and much better in the future! keep the let's plays and live streams coming!

[@Alonzorion]

Hopefully, thank you :D

[@MsPlata79]

I can DEFFINATELY tell yu are Lot more happy and positive and feeling better since the surgery . Keep it up Alonzo! Thank yu for the update! Cant wait to see more content !

[@Alonzorion]

And thank you nwn

[@arielthecricket3736]

I am really so sorry for you Alonso and you makes me happy since I see you all of your videos and you been through a lot since 2009 right I hope you feeling a bit better after the surgery and I had surgery long times ago well once, and I am so glad you ok I am a bit worry about you a lot and I was trying to lost some pounds too because I get anxiety or nervous anyway here’s a cat 🐈 I gave you that’s makes great luck and friendship 😊

[@Alonzorion]

Aww thank you

[@arielthecricket3736]

Alonzorion's Blind Let's Plays! Hi and you always welcome 😊

[@marcraider]

You are one of my favorite youtubers, i really enjoy your let's plays and this kind of videos of your life experiences. You deserve a lot of subscribers, more than others. Keep up the good work!

[@Alonzorion]

Dude, thank you nwn

[@honeyfrost3355]

Glad to hear you are doing better man, and yah like you said, it's not going to go away fully but it is more controllable. I think that's the thing with any type of medical procedure or lifestyle change. Anyways, glad to hear you are getting back to kicking life's ass.

[@Alonzorion]

Thank you Sean nwn

[@rochlaaa2207]

You provide great content! And your a great youtuber! You inspire many people c: keep up the great work!! Xx

[@Alonzorion]

Thank you

[@rochlaaa2207]

Alonzorion's Blind Let's Plays! Good luck for the future! Hope all goes well and you start to feel much better! Your videos have helped me so much. Thank you!

[@Alonzorion]

Thank you so much! I'll continue trying.

[@Ragitsu]

I can somewhat sympathize, dude; I had adenoid removal surgery a LONG time ago. Unfortunately, they grew back.

[@Alonzorion]

I forgot to mention I had those out as a kid! I have no idea what happened after though as that was 20 years ago.

[@Ragitsu]

Let me tell you: they are a bitch-and-a-half. Difficulty breathing (thankfully, more of an annoyance than anything life-threatening by this point in my life) and a baritone that can be nasally unless I make a conscious effort to project my voice are what I've had to live with.

[@Alonzorion]

Ahh dude! That sounds awful D:

[@garymorgan75]

I’m going through the same situation right now I’ve got an ENT appointment this Tuesday, December 4, 2018 to go through the MRI scan results I’m just hoping and praying they will be able to do something so I can get my life back

[@Alonzorion]

I know how you feel dude, hope everything is going okay!

[@xenthejackal]

I can relate to not being able to breathe properly in one nostril. I struggle to breathe through my left most days. I clean it out, make sure it isn't clogged, but it makes no difference. Prone to bleeding, not sure if that's a result of an incident in high school lol. Good to see you're feeling a bit better now. Looking forward to more streams and videos from you ^^

[@Alonzorion]

Eash :(

[@naldo6669]

Hope you feelin okay man, had to go through some excercises to try to straighten out my scoliosis and it’s somewhat improving. Just hopefully a matter of waiting.

[@Alonzorion]

I hope things continue to improve, can't be easy. :)

[@Chrissers88]

Thanks for making this video, and talking about your health :) I have been ill most of my life too, had colds alot, but due to a dodgy thyroid for years. Had issues with my ears, but that cleared. It's messed up that it took till now to get you sorted out,but I know what doctors are like, they don't bloody listen or find things out at times. When you are ill I totally get it, so don't worry :) Mis diagnosed as HIV, wtf. How do these people pass as doctors lol I was on steroids for my skin, when no one could figure out how to clear it. They would clear it for a few weeks, but they reduce muscle mass, that's why the are dangerous. Feeling like your life went to a halt, or you sort of watched it fly past, I can relate to that too. Very happy to hear you had the surgery, and you feel better. Now you can be more positive, time for personal growth, and doing things you missed out on :D We are here to support you every step x Try going for nature walks, gym, or workouts. I'm skinny but all the weight goes on my stomach, and being ill for years made me unfit. Started a workout, with kettle-bell. Starting is the hardest, but then it gets you pumped, and you want to workout. Wind can help you :D x

[@Alonzorion]

That's one thing they thought was wrong with me in regards to thyroid issues and I went on medication or something for it, I can't remember, regardless it did nothing. Aww thank you, I'm the same in regards to all weight going to my stomach lol!

[@Walamonga1313]

I'm not squeamish but that procedure description made me cringe (in the original meaning). So glad everything went well after the surgery, hope you get to stay in good shape!

[@Alonzorion]

Thanks! I'm trying my best, it was pretty gross lol

[@falloutman1843]

I really enjoyed your video. You are a very good storyteller. I currently have a sinus infection. I've been tested for allergies but dont have any and doctors don't see anything looking up there. They just told me it's my lot. I get 1 a year usually.

[@Alonzorion]

Sorry about the late reply, thank you, I never considered myself much of one as when I talk like this my head struggles to really pull me through it, perhaps I should give it more of a go and slow down :) Aaah, I'm sorry to read that, thankfully I don't have too bad allergies aside pets and dust, not hayfever thankfully, dust is easy to manage with frequent wet cleaning, sad I don't get to spend time with cats and dogs :C

[@SirRebonack]

Thanks for sharing! Glad to hear the surgery worked out. I'm waiting to get surgery myself for similar issues. Currently on Dymista nose spray (Horrible stuff that smells like burnt plastic).

[@Alonzorion]

Mine gives me a taste I cannot describe, like metal I suppose?

[@allisonhancockpresley6247]

Very helpful. I am still healing. How long until you felt okay after surgery? I'm 4 weeks post op and have less headaches. Crippling fear it will come right back. I'll miss more work. Can't smell anything. Taste is dull. I always had a keen sense of smell. Still some fatigue.

[@Alonzorion]

I guess it will vary from person to person, I think I made a full recovery in 3 months perhaps but have to continue routine medication I described in the video and different strengths of steroid nose sprays and drops based on how well/sick I am. Hope things improve for you soon!

[@allisonhancockpresley6247]

@@Alonzorion Thank you so much for your reply! It has been hard to get much info on. I'll rewatch for the medication part.

[@Alonzorion]

If you need any help in future feel free to drop me a message and I will try my best :>

[@kauaireed9006]

I will never get that 21 minutes and 30 seconds of my life back, I hope you keep getting better.

[@Alonzorion]

I have no idea if that was supposed to be an insult or not

[@kauaireed9006]

@@Alonzorion it was NOT a insult, wishing you all the best life has to give.

[@Alonzorion]

Ah nah I meant "I will never get x amount of time of my life back" is normally an insult x3

[@kauaireed9006]

@@Alonzorion I was going to get endoscopic sinus surgery next week, and chose not to because of negative post I was reading- well watching your video I was wondering if I made the right decision- that’s why I worded it like I did- because during the 21 minutes and 30 seconds of the video I was questioning if I made the right choice- once again I apologize if you were offended- poor wording on my part! It’s been 5 years since that video, has the surgery held the test of time?

[@kauaireed9006]

@@Alonzorion I will remove comment, so people don’t get the wrong idea- sorry about my poor wording.

[@GallerixDarkness]

I've been on constant steroids since I was 7 which made me rapidly gain weight and I really struggle to lose it, because I am on a steroid medication every day for my asthma and they never told me that I needed to stop taking it. Sinus / throat problems are a nightmare! I'm in that boat where I get whacked on antibiotics and antihistamines and hope for the best at the moment :O Really glad they have found some form of solution for you! I hope it goes risk free for you hun x

[@Alonzorion]

Aww dude, I forgot about steroids for asthma. I've always been bad for not medicating for asthma. :S

[@GallerixDarkness]

Alonzorion's Blind Let's Plays! I often forget to take it even though I am supposed to take it daily. Not sure how that's possible but... xD They taste vile too :(

[@Alonzorion]

Yep, I remember the taste gosh lol I went for an asthma review just yesterday after reading your comment, thought it was best! My breathing sits around 200 on peak flow below a regular adult so I've got a lot of work to do!

[@GallerixDarkness]

Alonzorion's Blind Let's Plays! I've got mine booked for next week. Mine's quite unstable so sometimes it will just creep up on me and full blown. It's kicking off now due to tree pollen season 😣

[@animal1nstinct394]

do you have to get splints for sinus surgery or just septoplasty?

[@reaverofjillsandwiches]

that's good you're feeling better. I have bad allergies and probably need some sort of vessel surgery to fix it.

[@Alonzorion]

I hope it goes okay!

[@sniping_misakii644]

Your amazing ❤️ one of the greatest youtubers ever ❤️ you’ve made me happy and others your just perfect 😘

[@Alonzorion]

Thank you nwn

[@sniping_misakii644]

No need to thank me I should be thanking you :) for making my life better ❤️

[@Alonzorion]

Dude :D

[@sniping_misakii644]

Just glad your better ❤️😘

[@soullight2932]

Thank you for this video dealing with pan siniutiues my self chronic:(

[@johannalorraineniedo5892]

I just subscribed to your channel, thank you for sharing 😊

[@Alonzorion]

Dude, thank you uwu

[@soullight2932]

Why is it a life long thing??

[@bookslug2919]

What microphone are you using?

[@Alonzorion]

Blue Yeti. It's not good for the price.

[@falloutman1843]

Have you experienced any polyps coming back since the surgery, Alonzo? How have you been?

[@Alonzorion]

Hello! To my knowledge, I haven't. My breathing occasionally seems worse on the left (the side I also had widened) however it's still a lot lot better than before, I also produce a lot of yellow mucus and medicate more frequently than I was recommended to as I can start to feel not so great if I don't.

[@falloutman1843]

@@Alonzorion so happy to hear that you feel well again! As a sinus sufferer I know what it's like trust me. When you said you'd rest in bed and felt like life was ending oh i know all too well!

[@Alonzorion]

The difference between me then and me now is ridiculous, before I'd get exhausted picking something up, now I'm able to do 40 squats in a row :|

[@falloutman1843]

@@Alonzorion that's awesome! People take actual breathing through the nose for granted! It sounds silly bit things like smelling, tasting, and breathing are gone with a sinus infection! Just getting over one now!

[@falloutman1843]

Alonzo, when you said you couldn't smell or taste anything with the polyps, do you mean nothing at all? Or was it just a lot weaker than normal?

[@RetroSmiles]

"Diagnosed me with HIV." Not really funny but it made me laugh. Like, how does that even happen? You know I'm happy to hear you're improving.

[@Alonzorion]

Yeah, it's really not funny, but is looking back at it, what an absolute idiot! Thank you. :3

[@Easelgames]

Extremely late to the party, but glad you're doing better. 45 days later, where's your workout vlogs?! LOL

[@Alonzorion]

HMM

[@falloutman1843]

@@Alonzorion 😂

[@Keepthinking568]

I’ve had the same problems now I’m getting surgery soon

[@SuperSpyroFan2010]

FUN! Hooray!

[@Alonzorion]

What?

[@SuperSpyroFan2010]

Well it just sounds like you've been having lots of fun! /sarcasm/

[@Alonzorion]

Er, yeah.

[@chilling9860]

Am going through it right now

[@Alonzorion]

Sorry to read that.

[@marklawrencepacis9754]

Sir can I pls help me im suffering sinus infection ,everyday headache and dizziness from Philippines

[@Alonzorion]

Those are normal symptoms I'm afraid.

[@kushalaimashkha]

Did you take antibiotics often?

[@Alonzorion]

Yes, I shouldn't have as they did nothing, a doctor I was seeing misdiagnosed me though I think I mentioned that :)

[@kushalaimashkha]

@@Alonzorion Did augmentin work or did you have to take something like ciprofloxacin or clindamycin?

[@Alonzorion]

No, no oral anti biotics helped

[@BakeliteWireless]

Dude, I have exactly the same problem. Including the right nostril thing. Weirder still... I look like you. Or you look like me... Make of that what you will...

[@prismsage3957]

Man i love tht blue!

[@Alonzorion]

[@matthewbates9629]

Sounds like post nasal drip don't worry I have it too

[@Alonzorion]

It's not stopped!

[@alonzomumbles315]

I can confirm what a hideous time you have had for many years with this problem, onwards and upwards son, shocking that you got misdiagnosed with HIV xx

[@GGRS]

handsome boi owo

[@Alonzorion]

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