It started with one nasal spray, then we added an antihistamine tablet. Eventually I worked up to allergy testing and then allergy shots and now here I sit with a new and improved septum. It was a nail-biting process. It began with a nasal scope that left me on the hospital bathroom floor (followed by a ride on a gurney and a wheelchair). I managed not to pass out during the pre-op visit as Doc explained the septoplasty process to me one last time. And then…I was in the hospital and ready for surgery. I did well, so well. I slipped out of all of my clothes and donned the hospital gown and footies with grace (I think). I chatted amiably with the nurses, pain people, and doctor. My husband and I laughed over funny little details until they wheeled me away, stomach growling. I stayed in recovery for a few hours and then I was discharged with a really bloody, crusty nose and hungry stomach.
I spent some agonizingly boring days alone while I recuperated. Yes, I grumbled about being stuck at home, not being able to bend or lift, but it wasn’t awful. I made it through it all until…I looked up the procedure on removing nasal stints on YouTube: Oh My God. I really almost passed out on my couch. There was no way that I was allowing anyone to do that to me! I did allow the doctor to perform the procedure (really what other choice did I have?), but it wasn’t fun and I nearly passed out, again.
Just three days after have the stints out, my son crashed into my nose with his head and it bled off and on for a few days.I had horrific visions of needing a second surgery to correct damage done, but a quick visit to the Doc reassured me that P hadn’t done any serious damage.
It’s a month and a half since I had the surgery and my nose is still healing. I can really breath much better and I’m a pro at keeping my nose moist with saline spray. Now if the progression continues this well the allergy shots will start kicking in and life will be even better!
Oh my god, I had no idea that you were having surgery! I’m glad that so far it’s turned out well. I’m sure it’ll be such a huge relief if your allergies are able to improve as a result of all this. Brave girl!
Gee I complained that you hadn’t blogged in awhile and then this tale of horror and woe. But the story seems to have a happy ending not like some of the movies I’ve seen lately.
Really Brave Girl…Hope everthing is fine now…
Good luck…
Thanks
Oliver