Nasal Polyps, It's Time for Surgery!

UPDATE - • Nasal Polyp Surgery Up...
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Take a ride with me for a surgery 15 years in the waiting...it is finally time to get my Nasal Polyps taken care of and straighten my septum. I have been saving up for this surgery for the past 3 years, and it is time to stop taking so many medications to try to counter act what surgery can help long term. I will eventually follow up this video with another, so ask any questions you have below and I will try to answer them if I can! Also at the same time as the Nasal Surgery, since I was going to be asleep anyway I had a Vasectomy done as well, so when I talk about downstairs, this is what I am speaking to.
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[@lbadten]

Two days until mine. Thank you for the unabridged, uncensored sharing of your experience . Very much appreciated. I hope that you're breathing like a champion!

[@moorfyaapreston2845]

Any update?

[@lbadten]

@@moorfyaapreston2845 My surgery was very extensive, but it went well. Polypectomy was one of six procedures and all six were bilateral. Day 1 virtually pain free. Days 2&3 sore around bridge of nose, inside of eye-sockets, between eye-brows. Not terrible. Much less than I imagined. Managed by tylenol only. Was give oxy, but have taken none. Breathing through my nose and sleeping like a baby for the first time in years. Today is day 5. Amazing progress and not anywhere near the misery I was expecting. So thankful and cannot wait to see what it's like in a couple of weeks!

[@iwatchyoutube6025]

Any further updates?

[@lbadten]

@@iwatchyoutube6025 In a few days I go in for my 3 month checkup. Still sleeping well and doing great. Basically feel normal. Still sound a little nasally. Smell is coming back after 2 1/2 years with zero smell. The recovery has been so much easier than I expected. Never took anything more than Tylenol. At my last check-in, I was told that what I got was about extensive as it gets. It's pretty incredible to me that it has been that simple of a recovery. I sleep and breath so much better. I will be rinsing with a neti-pot with steroids (budesonide) indefinitely to keep the polyps from coming back. Simple enough. So worth it.

[@atakeuchi_]

This is the best video that I’ve seen of this surgery. I need to have this surgery but I’m TERRIFIED. But I think I’m at the point where you are…I need to breathe and I’m guessing the worst part is 7 days for recovery. Thank you for this.

[@jc_80]

Just had it done today my fears about surgery did not outweigh the constant gagging on nasal post drip, not being able to breathe in both nostrils, shallow breathing, some days struggling to eat and breathe, not sleeping well, the sinus pressure, inner ear pressure, feeling nauseous, not feeling myself, feeling drained, I was lucky because large polyps were removed from both nostrils and although I am changing dressings frequently due to bleeding, I have not been in any pain, not sneezing feels like my nostrils are tingling, even with a dressing I feel much better

[@luisvilla34]

@@jc_80 how are you feeling now an I’m at the point where I can’t take it no-more an want to have surgery as well I’m just worried is all

[@lola9343]

Nasal polyps ALWAYS come back after surgery. You're crazy to get the surgery.

[@annawarner1078]

I just was told that I have polips in my nose in left nostril. I did not breathe with this nostril for the several years so I wonder why I was not told earlier about the polips.

[@edhlavaty6914]

I was unable to breathe. My surgeon work's Alot with children. Surgery took longer bc they where in the upper sinuses. He doesn't pack and it was pretty much pain free. Just a patch under the nose. It was done Friday. I went into the office and did paperwork for half a day and Tuesday back running equipment. Just didn't do anything stupid and Bc of no packing I could slightly blow my nose. Probably the easiest surgery I have had. Apparently your soft or a slow healer. Drs around here quit packing a Long time ago. So I'm going to think the Dr working on kids was the difference.

[@lisawest1556]

I hope all the best for you. Ive had 5 surgeries but nothing has resolved for me long term. Still always looking for hope. Continued healing to you.

[@jazzmonaeblackwell8306]

Definitely helped ease my nerves! Thank you for your super detailed video!!!

[@rb12382]

Got my surgery done 2 weeks back and boy! I'm so glad I'm done with that shit. I can finally breath. I was born with DNS and always ignored it until last month when I was rushed to the ER with terrible pain..CT reports showed 6 nasal polyps plus the DNS, I was immediately asked to get the surgery done. Two weeks later, I feel much better even though I soreness still exists. Hope you are feeling well now. TC

[@jeff666p]

how long did the soreness take to pass? I've getting this done in two weeks

[@rb12382]

@@jeff666p my soreness was present for only couple of days, rest was weakness for a week or so

[@MarvelousKnuckles]

@@rb12382update please ? I want surgery because I can only breathe out of one nostril but I read that polyps always grow back after one year 😔

[@rotatorcuffs8140]

I'm really glad surgery worked for you. I don't have polyps, rather just really bad allergic rhinitis that went undiagnosed for decades. Felt like I was sick with the flu much of the time and it got worse when I got a pet. Made me feel like I wanted to surgically cut out or cauterize my sinuses cause I could barely breathe and my nose was worse than a leaky faucet. Absolute misery, feels impossible to live like that. Thankfully I'm on medication nowadays, and will soon be starting immunotherapy. But the meds don't work 100% of the time and cost me an arm and a leg. I wonder if surgery is something I should consider.

[@ygiagam]

I wish you the very best - stay safe!

[@techgooch]

Thanks everything is great now, and I am breathing like I did 20 years ago!

[@tammyfurrey6241]

Thank you for this video. My daughter is getting this done . She’s 18 years old needed to know what to expect. Glad it all went well and knowing that you can breathe is the best thing I’m sure, because it makes you so tired . Good luck and would love a update

[@garyrobinson8665]

I had nasal polyps surgery 2 months ago. I highly recommend getting it done. I was in and out the same day. No pain just some bleeding. I was fully recovered in less than a week. I feel like a different person I can breathe again.

[@world2405]

@@garyrobinson8665 Allah bless with you I have same problem plzzz pray for me

[@uh7932]

could you please tell me how it went? can she smell? how long did the recovery take?

[@tammyfurrey6241]

@@uh7932 they now say they don’t see surgery yet . She has been on 6 day sea pack , prednisone, nasal gel , nasal spray . The polys were so inflamed they wanted to get that taken care of . She now has white puss and white crust in her nose . Still in pain . We see the surgeon again on Thursday. Very frustrating and depressing for her . I honestly believe it’s from her autoimmune disease.. our primary has now said maybe she has nasal fungus or nasal thrush . It’s like wth . So frustrating

[@ConspiracyJ]

@@garyrobinson8665 thanks for posting this! makes me feel less worried for sure

[@samuelboult2159]

Thank you for makings me feel confident about what is coming. Thanks .from Sam London UK.

[@Edd25164605]

My surgery is in a fortnight and I'm really nervous. Thanks for this video and giving me am idea of what to expect.

[@anazacarias7309]

Thank you for sharing the whole process very informative, God bless!

[@chesterdouglas6654]

5 more days till my surgery. Sick and tired of the dripping and sleepless nights. The headaches are something else. Can't really exercise. Doc told because of the polyp my body working harder to breath and take in more air. So I'm like on a constant marathon. My bedsheets are wet from sweat. Also I've lost quite a bit of weight. Thank you for your video. Much appreciated.

[@Ray-gs4td]

Brother, you are a tougher person than me. Had my surgery 2 days ago and I am suffering here. Pretty spot on with your journey from what I've experienced. Thank you for sharing. One thing to note is that tape really hurts when it pulls your beard out!

[@KristinaBotelho]

I had this surgery 5 days ago and it didn’t get painful till day 3, now I’m in the most pain and can’t even keep my eyes open without relief from pain med 😢

[@MrMWhitham]

Thanks for the video. Just had some polyps removed so I'm on the mend too. 👍

[@techgooch]

Nice, I just shot an update video that I will be editing and posting in a couple of days. Hope all is well with you!

[@MrMWhitham]

@@techgooch Sore face, but it's so good to be able to breathe again... I'll keep a look out for you new post. Best wishes.

[@Stand.Your.Ground.]

I have been a mouth breather for at least 10 years now, I’m so tired of it. I had a head scan years ago and they mentioned potential polyps however never gone in to confirm. But I am getting tired and burned out. We can only go through so much. I was thinking about going scuba diving but you need to be able to blow through your nose for certain things. I can’t count on my nose being stuffed up. So as of now I can’t even go scuba diving.. anyways glad you got it. Would love an update! Speedy recovery friend!

[@techgooch]

That was me for 15 years. I did snorkel several times, but made sure to be on medication to open my nasal passage. I am two months from surgery now, and it was the best thing I have done in a long time!

[@chrishayes5755]

try water fasting. I was diagnosed with nasal polyps and had a visible one in my left nostril / both sides were full obstruction. 1 week water fast shrunk the visible tumor back into the depths of hell. airway is always open now and smell is 20% returned. I plan to do 1-2 more 7 day water fasts.

[@uncommoncharlie7]

The teeth pressure is from your maxillary sinuses being swollen. They are located very close to the teeth.

[@debramedina9347]

My turn in a couple weeks. Now I know what to expect. Thanks for sharing.

[@chrisnalina1755]

I had surgery 15 months ago and my nasal polyps came back. You need to be aware of this that there is a high probability of them coming back.

[@Mihai_TG]

​@@chrisnalina1755they will only grow back if your doctor didnt remove the roots from where the polyps were growing

[@Tomyum19]

@@chrisnalina1755You have to make sure to use your nasal steroid rinse every day.

[@gracie1112_]

Just had this procedure done 2 days ago. I'm very uncomfortable 😢 had polyps and deviated septum fixed. Been like this for 27 years. Glad I had it done. Can't wait to have these tubes out.

[@sajadpirouzfar2590]

How was taking the tubes out? I heard that's the worst part

[@gracie1112_]

@@sajadpirouzfar2590 it was kind of a weird sensation but I got thru it. Next week will be a year since I had it done. 👍🏼

[@80smusiclover8]

My op is Tom this be my 3rd op. Meds don’t work once it’s all blocked . I’m 99% blocked on my ct scan so I can’t wait to see if I get my taste n smell back.

[@AngloHuscarl]

Watching this in my hospital bed after the same procedure. I agree 100% about the throat, can't talk or swallow. Nose is just uncomfortable from the packing, looking forward to it being out. For those, having the misery of nasal polyps, light is at the end of the tunnel. Get them removed and look into Dupixent the biologic, it apparently works wonders.

[@ebinlazar9851]

I hope you keep up with any precautionary treatment, polyps always comes back. Mine is back after a few years, take care.

[@lynnees9828]

Thank you. Going in next month for turbinate reduction and removal of polyps and thickened, diseased tissue. I can handle being uncomfortable but severe pain, not so much.

[@user-xo5qt7ok1j]

Just be careful, I'm glad that everything went smoothly but they can return. I'm not wishing you bad luck. I just want you to be in the know to monitor them.

[@tom1986ca]

Just had this surgery today as my polyps were very severe and causing so much drainage and chronic sinusitis that I was getting recurring pneumonia. While the recovery is rough, I'm actually less miserable than I was before the fact. (To be fair, my ENT said I'm one of the worst case he's ever seen.) Some things I've learned: the sore throat isn't from the breathing tube, it's from nasal drip running into the throat and it can be severely sore. This is common. Also, the pain/numbness on the roof of the mouth has something to do with the local numbing anesthetic wearing off and apparently not from anyone pushing on it during the prodecure, which makes sense because I never saw this happen in any of the videos. I'd be curious to see a followup on whether yours came back. My ENT said they can treat remaining polyps with medications now to keep them at bay so that future surgeries may not be necessary.

[@farhancassia4281]

I had mine not long after u had yours I had mine a week ago so 4 days after yours and I must say being able to breathe through your nostril is a different feeling I’ve been having breathing problems since I was young a little child so I was never able to breathe through my nose like that until the polyps were removed It didn’t hurt for me tbh at all it’s just uncomfortable as you want to touch/move your nose but you can’t and yh and the bleeding stopped for me after 36hours from when I had the surgery they did give me medication that I needed to have twice a day for the next 2 days after surgery to stop the bleeding which it did and antibiotics for a week after surgery After I’d say 4 days of surgery I just blew my nose slowly and slowly and it removed the small blood clots out which were inside my nose stuck as they didn’t come out naturally so I blew it out softly and today I blew out the other side the last remaining blood clots and I’ve never been happier

[@jackiesworlds]

Heyyy I'm glad your surgery went well....im schedule to have mind on feb2 2022 and im sooooo nervous.. Thank's for sharing 💖

[@techgooch]

No problem, I plan on doing another video as an update now that I am about two months out. Best decision I have made in a long time, I sleep so much better now!

[@GiaMooore]

Hey how did your surgery go ? My son has it and he’s only 6 so I’m nervous

[@jackiesworlds]

Heyyyy friend...My Dr. Rescheduled my surgery for 2/9 so i will be having it this coming Wednesday i did my pre opt today...your 6yr old has to have it??? Poor baby...i will definitely keep you informed on how it goes....Thank you for checking 🥰🥰

[@jeanjeune2571]

I just had mines that’s the best thing I could’ve done . I’m just healing up , I think the best part is when the doctor takes out the packing that’s in ur nose from there you’ll be able to breath better .

[@davekleiboeker4614]

I go may 13th is a Friday

[@Socalrg69]

thanks for this video! i want to see the xray photos of before and after if available

[@apachinook998]

I had polyps removed without anesthesia, it was very painful and there was a lot of blood. Then, three days later, the tampons were removed from the nose, again it was very painful and there was a lot of blood.

[@ladyleo944]

Wow I can relate to many on this thread I was born with severe allergies,So I suffered all my life with the sneezy ,congestion..Then later in life started to get recurring sinus infections .finaly saw a ENT doctors as I have chronic sinusitis ...The ct/ scan found a polyp or cyst ,septum deviation, small frontal opening ...So yes I'm a mouth breather of course years of trying almost every sinus tab for only short relief ,My last ct/ scan showed it shrunk some but my ent doctor wants to do a balloon procedure ....I dont feel surgery would be the case for me as other issues to consider But I'm sure it would feel great to breath at 💯%

[@BoomBoom-xn7ud]

Thanx

[@Eastnewyork11207]

Did mines 2/17/2023 so far so good best

[@bensuntivarakom5942]

I have my nasal polyp surgery in 2 days…let’s see how it goes…I really want to go to the gym though…not sure if I can..

[@MS45636]

10 months on did they come back? Im 6 months on from my 3rd polypectomy in 20 years and i think i have one back in right nostril. However left notril is clear so. I have 3 options: -Im thinking about multple day fasting apparently is meant to improve them dramatically. -Working out how to remove them myself ( small amounts just for air flow) -Just keep getting surgery every 2 years approx as some people report each time you have surgery its harder for nasal polyp to come back - not sure if true.

[@pasqualebuonsante8172]

Hi there . Great video. Are there any questions, concerns or thoughts I should ask my doctor? Anything you look back at that you wished you knew or should’ve asked or could’ve done? Any issues eating or drinking? Did you snore at all before your surgery? How about now? Thanks for listening.

[@marthas3486]

I know it’s been awhile but I too am getting a CT scan they found big polyps in both of mine, did you have a lot of blood drainage in your throat after the surgery? And did you have any headaches? I am suffering from headaches right niw

[@mikexander]

Thank you very much for posting this video. I have to have my nasal polyps removed 5 years ago but I was really scared because the doctor said they're going to put a big sponge inside my nose. Right now, my polyps are still here and I still can't breathe through my nose.

[@tifanihong]

Aaaa me too... i was too scared 😖

[@mikexander]

@@tifanihong For real. Just the thought of it is scary enough.

[@tifanihong]

@@mikexander It's been 4 years since the doctor advised me to take surgery 🤣

[@mikexander]

@@tifanihong I think you should do it. How about let's do it together then make a video? lol

[@shaunspellman2856]

I thought you were going to show your surgery! I need to get both done as well! Nasal polyp and deviated septum which I found out I had a year ago!

[@Copyeditsshorts]

Tnx😄

[@janisp-d6545]

I have had 4 nasal polyp surgeries…..no problems….no pain!

[@jeremythebeer8609]

I've had the surgery over 20 years ago and I swore I'd never do it again... I had such a miserable experience. I've been suffering (again) from polyps and need to do something... I cannot believe the surgery has not improved and/or another technique developed. What every happened to the "PolypVac" that you could have done in the doctor's office?

[@iwatchyoutube6025]

Can you please make an update video?

[@nogood973]

I just had surgery about 2 weeks ago i had a lot polyps my dr said it was in my nose over my eyes. So far i feel good i can finally breathe and i can smell better. I used the rinse with salt and it is so long with and boogers coming out of my nose . I just hope it don’t grow back . I had a great dr it was a 2 hour surgery . I was a lil sore a tired for the fist 5 days .

[@chrisnalina1755]

Mine grew back.

[@Deeloves142]

Nasal polyps are the worst! I had surgery on 01/17/2023 and by my second post appointment after surgery my doctor saw that it was growing back mild. Not even a month went by with me hearing bad news. Then it gets worse. Two weeks go by and then I take a nap during the day one day and boom! I can’t smell out the nostril I had the surgery in. Feels like I’m back to square one. I did everything that the doctor told me to do. Like I’m devastated about this

[@techgooch]

Don't fret too much, I had the same thing happen. I can breathe great, that is the important part for me. I told the Doctor going in I want to breathe, smell is secondary to breathing. So, I keep up my nasal spray and every so often I do a round of Prednisone to reduce the little suckers that are growing. The goal is to keep surgery away!! I just filmed an update since I really haven't talked about it since the surgery, so that will be coming out in the next few days. Hope all is well with you.

[@BertBobRobert]

@@techgooch I haven't had this surgery yet. I am scared about the risk to brain and vision loss. I am using prednisolone (basically same as prednisone) right now. How much do you take? I do a 5 day course of 30mg each day.

[@lyndaharwood5535]

I've had one surgery a few years ago, probably got to have it again because they have returned ..like they do with most people

[@techgooch]

Yeah, time will tell for me!

[@lukej.7519]

Good day sir!! Did you have to go have ct scan or x-rays for this surgery?? Thanks

[@logandalgleish3655]

Hi, thanks very much for posting this! I hope the recovery has gone well! I’m looking at getting the surgery myself to have my polyps removed. The main reason I went to see the ENT specialist in the first place, was because I’ve had zero taste and smell for so long now. I was wondering if you had these symptoms also?

[@techgooch]

Only smell issues. I can taste, just haven't been able to smell for a very long time. My sense of smell started creeping back after the surgery, however it has since disappeared. I was exposed to COVID and may have contracted it (no symptoms really) so that may be why it went back away, but time will tell.

[@myramilton1833]

Yes I can't smell or taste for years

[@Dominic-ne7dz]

@@techgooch hello did you get your sense of smell back after the surgery? thank you!

[@rinabondoc3580]

I also had my nasal polyps surgery last March 4, it's not easy bro I'm still on the recovery days😢

[@sushi_donut]

Downstairs? Did you have a second surgery? lol, hope you're feeling better, all the same - thanks for the update. Happy Holidays! :)

[@techgooch]

Yeah, I also had a Vasectomy at the same time. Figured two birds one stone.

[@sushi_donut]

@@techgooch Don't you mean two stones for the one bird? Heyyyoooo ;)) jk glad you're feeling better!

[@richardwheelerrw]

@@techgooch very brave lol Which hurt most

[@giselleamell8706]

Going for my ct scan tomorrow to see how bad mine are. I can’t wait for this to be over and so I can breathe again!

[@Kismanpoon]

Good luck.I got as well....terrible

[@jibriilmohamed6080]

How its going on man

[@gutsandgrittv5076]

Does it swell your eyelids close to the nose bridge?

[@Neecee615]

I had this surgery 4 years ago and excess scar tissue grew in it's place so at some point I have to go in again.

[@daniellegauna8514]

😢😢😢 I read they can come back

[@jhenbinag4665]

Do you still snore after your surgery?

[@mannygarcia963]

How much was the surgery?

[@mr.fool.2749]

How much for the surgery?

[@melgo09]

How long after the surgery would you say you feel back to normal?

[@conniemina6648]

Im in medication right now i hope i dont need to go for surgery my nxt check up is on march 15 🤧🤧😪😪

[@elainealfonsosantos]

After surgery can you breath from your nose even for a little air? How long have you able to breath normally?

[@slik]

I just did it 2 days ago im so happy i feel so good but dr said they might come back how are you now any updates

[@mariexoxo1478]

Does the nasal polyp stench go away after surgery?

[@robcentonze5516]

I just started getting polyps. Ent appointment for surgery this week. Curious, I am a nursing student. I am not sure how extensive my surgery will breathe but if I get a surgery on a Friday, do you think I can be back to lectures by Wednesday. It's nursing school so siting there with bandages won't be awkward

[@lifathoninc9279]

What is the underlying cause in your case ? untreated chronic sinusitis or rhinosinusitis ?

[@kelliedickson7744]

So glad surgery went well for you! Iv just finally been diagnosed with polyps, i think I’ve had them for about 2yrs I had covid then sinus infection which I think I left for too long to get treated, now what I can’t figure out is I had no taste or smell then when I’ve been taking mometason nasal spray I have this weird taste… did you or have you heard anyone to have that?

[@topshine5074]

In this same situation 😔 have you any updates

[@theuzohos]

Totally same with me! I hope to do mine soon.

[@Billwis52]

I am having similar surgery, was it all worth it I have to ask?

[@racheltunney7806]

Can I ask, how did you sleep? Did you have to sleep with your head raised a lot?

[@animal1nstinct394]

this sounds like a nightmare. I had a septoplasty before and it was a similar experience

[@OkiMonDai]

I’m getting this done in 2 days. Can’t wait to breathe again.

[@marthas3486]

Hi how did your surgery go?

[@OkiMonDai]

@@marthas3486 turns out they only did a biopsy. And results came back that I have to get the blood vessels blocked off before they remove the polyp. I haven’t done that surgery for the complete removal cause I have to get my colon removed due to polyps.

[@marthas3486]

I have a question I know your surgery was awhile ago, I am getting the same thing you had next week I am so nervous and I really appreciate you showing us, How are you doing now have you got polyps back? Do you medicate each day? Thank you

[@techgooch]

I do medicate each day (Flonase) and every so often I do a round of prednisone to reduce the polyps that are re-growing. I just shot an update video after I read your email to me, and that will be posted in the next couple of days!

[@sadiyatabassum4062]

Did it block your eyesight??

[@farhanarimi19]

Did your nose shape change?

[@cdgates1]

I had my 1st surgery in march 2019. It returned and had my 2nd surgery yesterday feb 22. These polyps suck and i do not have the money to keep having surgeries

[@techgooch]

Yeah. Have you kept up with the nasal spray to keep the polyps at bay?

[@cdgates1]

@@techgooch If u are talking about the Exhance spray then yes. They also prescribed me with the dupixent

[@sophieyin]

@@cdgates1 i started dupixent 4 d ago

[@danielobrien1989]

Hi mate...I'm waiting on nasal polyp surgery as well...but I'm wondering how is your breathing etc now? I've heard nasal polyps can grow back in months or years.

[@ashleysears8154]

I’m having my second surgery tomorrow bc mine grew back within 9 months. I was told to stop taking all of my meds: DONT DO THAT!!! I use Budesonide and that is suppose to keep the polyps at bay

[@sarmahomestay5809]

I already 27day from pholip operation at hospital., ufter operation we much to go to to hospital every 2days for ceck up... And now right of nurse still not giing well hopely going okee soon

[@awhi3765]

I’m booked for surgery in a week and I’m so scared I’ve been watching every video on KZbin. Never had any type of anaesthetic and that’s the scariest part for me. I think I will go through with it because my quality of life at the moment is so bad. But I am petrified.

[@wneal88dw]

Same here so much that I chickened out lol how did yours go?

[@maggiegomez7338]

Thank you for your video im havin mine on Tuesday feb 6??? Did you tske ,preop antibiotics and steroids before the surgery?

[@saulcarvajal7911]

I had mine done last year but it came back. I need another surgery.

[@oscarriley465]

Same with me, had surgery 5 months ago and I’ve got another polyp 😢

[@acoryevans4993]

I get mines done in 2 weeks did u feel Anything while I was getting the surgery

[@azizsamoon7440]

did you get your smell back yet?

[@aljeddaksodoqpqokwd4749]

I did it 3 times already and now it comeback bigger and I’m tire of it but not doing the surgery again I’m using peroxide food grade 3% I spray 2 times a day to my nose the first time burn my nose I got runny nose for 4 days but now is good it shrinks the polyps it may work for some people

[@sophieyin]

Ask for dupixent in case of returning NP

[@little.pixiedoll]

Hmmm interesting thanks

[@Mememememe23]

Geeez. Never knew if was this much. Figures they put in a cannula clipped it off in the chair and u went home. I need it now I’m not happy

[@kellymiller3074]

I should get my surgery in late August😥

[@remingtonsteele9075]

Thank you for your very informative video! I've been told I should have surgery. The endoscopy revealed something that may or may not be a large polyp and also revealed that my septum is very deviated. After I get a CT scan this week, Doc will review results with me and we'll discuss options. WHAT QUESTIONS SHOULD I ASK HIM? A biggie is: what are the surgery risks? (I've never had surgery in my life, I'm in my 50's). He said he doesn't do packing. A debridement would be done 2 weeks after surgery to clean out the clots, scabs, etc and to prevent scar tissue from forming. He'll prescribe a narcotic for me to take before that procedure. Ug, it sounds awful. He did say the debridement experience would be less intense if I do saline rinses many times per day since that will reduce crusting and help with healing ... every hour that I'm awake if I can stand it! Wow, that's 16 times a day I guess for those 2 weeks -- that seems impossible after I have to go back to work, etc. Techgooch, did you have just one debridement? And do you still have to take medication (for allergies or to keep the polyps from coming back)? Are there any details you might like to share that didn't get included in the video?

[@techgooch]

I just shot a update video that will be posting in the next couple of days, but I had 2 visits to the doctor after my surgery, one about 6 days later to take out the packing, and the next 2 weeks later to check the healing and get the all clear to stop packing with Vaseline. I do take medication daily (Flonase) that I purchase OTC at Sam's Club, and I do a round of Prednisone every so often to reduce any polyps that are re-growing. Otherwise, life is way better post-surgery. I hope you check out my update video.

[@frankieoca142]

does anyone have bleeding pollyps?

[@roseannloasby6554]

Thanks for sharing your video. I have a rather large polyp inside my nose and for years have not been able to smell anything that's not right up to my face. However, the idea of not being able to breathe from my nose after the operation totally freaks me out and is preventing me from getting it removed. You even had to clog your nose with Vaseline so how were you able to eat and drink

[@roseannloasby6554]

Thanks for any helpful information.

[@techgooch]

To be honest, the clogged nose for the week after surgery, followed by the vaseline procedure for 2 weeks after that was worth the trouble. I didn't find it too terribly difficult since I couldn't breath very well anyway, but now that the nasal cavity is fully open, I have no breathing issues. While my sense of smell did start to return a little, for the past month and a half I I haven't really had any smell again. I don't know the cause, and I will eventually see my doctor again to ask, but I can breath, that is the most important part!

[@little.pixiedoll]

I have also lost my sense of smell my polyps are bad enough that I'm used to not being able to breathing through my nose. Did you ever get the surgery?

[@roseannloasby6554]

@@little.pixiedoll I still have not had the surgery for the fear of not breathing through my nose. I mean how do you eat and what if you get a cold while healing? When my brother was 7, he began operations on his nose for polyps. They kept returning so he decided to stop the operations. He's 75 now.

[@little.pixiedoll]

@@roseannloasby6554 I am getting my procedure done in 2 days so I'll keep you updated. I usually have to hold my breath while eating, and chewing anyways due to having polyps. The polyps already make it almost impossible to breath through my nose so I'm not worried about having a surgery that will cause temporary blockage that I already have on a daily basis. There are things to reduce the possibility of them coming back such as steroidal sprays and rinses I am also starting allergy shots soon because allergy flare-ups can cause then to come back as well.

[@tungyang8312]

hey bro I hope you are nowadays. I have some questions about it butbif you can .just let me know

[@missnia1910]

I’m terrified asf but I wanna breathe got darn it 🥹

[@JacobMifi-qb2ki]

I did that surgery on the 13th of Feb

[@techgooch]

How is it going now?

[@JacobMifi-qb2ki]

@@techgooch am still and u?

[@garyrobinson8665]

Hi I'm getting nasal polyp surgery on Friday. I'm pretty nervous about it had this problem 7 or 8 years and I'm tired of it. This video has helped me a bit as to what to expect. How is your nose now?

[@techgooch]

Fantastic. I still don't really have a sense of smell, however I can breath so great now!

[@mikexander]

@@techgooch Is that normally the after-effect of the surgery?

[@garyrobinson8665]

@@techgooch just letting you know I had the surgery. I feel like a different person. I can breath. The surgery was a breeze. In and out the same day. No pain afterwards just some bleeding. I wish I had it done years ago. Fingers crossed they don't come back. I havent lost my sense of smell.

[@mamonakhan8289]

​@@garyrobinson8665how r u now

[@abuukarabdi412]

Where is that ENT . Am really experiencing this issue

[@ladyleo944]

Ears ,nose and throat doctor they will do a Ct / scan......

[@bhavnagurung4365]

Hey! Just wanted to ask one question pls reply it will literally help me a lot...actually my doctor said that I'll have to go through a tonsel removal surgery tooo with polyp removal but I do not have any problem with my toncel's do what's your advice on this?

[@little.pixiedoll]

They made me get my tonsils removed as well because that was what they thought was causing me problems 9 years later and it wasn't my tonsils they needed to remove it was these dumb polyps. Ask to get the polyps removed first

[@punitmandot81]

What If Polyps Come Again After Some Years.....It'l Be Different for Next Surgery

[@techgooch]

As long as I catch it, it would be an outpatient removal or shrinking without surgery. Part of the surgery was opening up my septum for better breathing and access.

[@marthas3486]

I have a question what did you eat for the 1st week ?

[@techgooch]

In all reality it was the first day or so after Surgery that was light, so just soup and easy stuff. Other than that, business as usual after that.

[@gilusarah3959]

Will CT scan and surgery be on the same day? Time of stay in hospital..

[@oscarriley465]

No chance, CT scan first then wait for appointment to discuss the surgery then you need to sign for it then you’re booked in.

[@vizini2682]

Were you required to be vaccinated for Covid in order for this surgery to happen?

[@techgooch]

Good question, I don't believe so. I am vaccinated, but I don't think it was required.

[@yesikanarvaez5027]

Do these things grow back?

[@oscarriley465]

Ohh yes there is no cure so they return within months!

[@maggiegomez7338]

Can anybody tell me if they had pre op antibiotics and steroids??

[@Epicblueteam]

mines may 12th I'm scared 😨😨

[@jeff666p]

how long did it take for the pain to pass and feel normal

[@techgooch]

Pain was really just a week or so, feel normal took a couple more weeks, about a week after the packing stopped.

[@jaimeagudelo3200]

My is today I give me a luck 😅

[@edh6096]

Looks like your surgery made you very white -- albino white -- ALIEN WHITE LOL. i had my same surgery TODAY, 4FEB2022, thanks for the video!

[@techgooch]

Haha!! Hope all is going well!

[@ihateminions6788]

Is the stereotype right for sinus surgery that most of the patients died?

[@techgooch]

No

[@neolsaranghandagogeurokema7735]

I don't remember what year my nasal polyps started but I remember 2018 my nasal polyps is always my problem since now. It's getting bigger and bigger I want it to tell to my mom but we don't have enough money😭 Even 100 pesos my Mom will work hard just to get that what about if I tell them to have surgery😭. I wish someday someone will help me to remove my Nasal Polyps😭 cause It's serious now and it getting out on my nose and I don't want my mom to see it😭