What to expect after balloon sinuplasty

What is it like after having balloon sinuplasty? Dr. Evans discusses the typical recovery period. How much pain is there? How soon will you start feeling better and breathing better? Watch the video to find out.

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  • @The_pipeliner
    @The_pipeliner Жыл бұрын

    If my doctor says “knock on wood”, I’m calling the cops.. 😂

  • @bennybongosbigolebonanza894
    @bennybongosbigolebonanza894 Жыл бұрын

    I’m 10 days out from this, getting better. It affected my sleep really bad-I couldn’t breathe out of my nose. Looking online it’s as though you’ll be back in fighting shape in two days. I just wanted to let people know, it’s not terrible, yet don’t expect to feel great, or sleep great for about 7-10 days afterwards.

  • @hrathweg

    @hrathweg

    Жыл бұрын

    Same experience

  • @Kiwi_4321

    @Kiwi_4321

    9 ай бұрын

    How has it held up? Any mucus?

  • @11GEO11

    @11GEO11

    6 ай бұрын

    Same except I’m already on my 3rd week still getting congested.

  • @bornwin-sx9oz

    @bornwin-sx9oz

    5 ай бұрын

    @@11GEO11same here. Getting worried!

  • @timcepin3386

    @timcepin3386

    Ай бұрын

    What do you mean?

  • @My03Tundra
    @My03Tundra3 жыл бұрын

    This video has been VERY helpful. Thank you for producing it.

  • @hrathweg
    @hrathweg Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for saying the bleeding is normal!!! Others have said it is rare 🙄

  • @SpockaZoid
    @SpockaZoid Жыл бұрын

    Dr. I just had the procedure. Plus, some nasal wall stents. My doc was great and said I’d be stuffy afterwards. I didn’t realize I’d be for a week after. I’m using Afrin and the Navage to mitigate. But, you mentioned the stuffiness would “turn the corner “ after a week. The whole point was to stop the Afrin! But, my head feels significantly better after chronic infections and whatnot. Ty for the video.

  • @npsimos1642
    @npsimos1642 Жыл бұрын

    People complaining about the week or two of recovery, please spare us, how do you feel after that? That is the most important thing everyone wants to know!!

  • @Anti-leftist7777

    @Anti-leftist7777

    Жыл бұрын

    Like sh$t for two months, how do you like them apples!! Wish I never did it, an allergist would be my first recommendation, if no luck go for it.

  • @kauaireed9006

    @kauaireed9006

    11 ай бұрын

    What went wrong? Please advise. Thanks

  • @Anti-leftist7777

    @Anti-leftist7777

    11 ай бұрын

    @@kauaireed9006 My pain was 8-9 for two weeks, got a sinus infection despite using the saline rinse as directed, I am still clogged up especially in the evening so no good has come out of this for me. There are a lot of success stories, mine is not one of them. See an allergist first. Good luck. Any questions please ask.

  • @Experience_Freedom
    @Experience_Freedom3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you really great advise I’m getting this operation on June 18 💯

  • @Jimmyboygohome

    @Jimmyboygohome

    2 жыл бұрын

    I’m getting mine this year, June 28 😭

  • @mariannapatane6864
    @mariannapatane68642 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Dr Seth I got to do mine in 2 weeks little nervous .Will At help with snoring 😴 I have a bad sinus infection.Thank you .

  • @stephanietoiletpaperbride4484
    @stephanietoiletpaperbride44849 ай бұрын

    Mine went wonderfully! I’m about 24 hours out. Bled all yesterday afternoon and into the evening. But not a scary amount. Even before the bandage came off, if I pulled it away a tiny bit, I could feel cool air coming up thru my nostrils. Hubby had his done two weeks ago. For him he never bled much from the nose but when he did his first rinse the next morning, lots of blood and clots came out. As for me I had blood on the nose bandage all day yesterday, but when I did the nose rinse this morning there was no blood at all. So I guess the blood can purge right away or the next day. My sinuses really hurt the first three hours after surgery, just like a bad sinus headache. Per their usual procedure they gave me tramadol (for pain) before I left the surgery center but it took a long time to start working. Once it kicked in I was good. Late afternoon I took two Tylenol and did fine. I didn’t even need to take any more pain killer to get me thru the night! Now is the next morning and I feel fabulous. Yeah my nose feels stuffy and if I bend over at all my nose runs but when stuff comes out of my nose it’s just barely pink, mostly clear. I did sneeze TONS this morning before I did the rinse. So for me now imm24 hours out and I have ZERO pain…ZERO. My husband had the exact same experience regarding pain. Hurts like a really bad sinus headache for about three hours then by the early evening no more pain at all. Our family doctor referred us to this place…we couldn’t be happier. Dallas Breathe Free and Allergy Center…(Fort Worth Location) 24 October 2023

  • @HoracioValdezHero
    @HoracioValdezHero Жыл бұрын

    I just got mine done yesterday and was bleeding on the way home and was heavily on medications. There was so much blood and I wasn't warned of that

  • @chriskozak4966
    @chriskozak4966 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Doctor for posting this video, I’m going to have Balloon Sinuplasty on Nov 7, 2022. I feel less fearful now 😊

  • @kauaireed9006

    @kauaireed9006

    11 ай бұрын

    How did it go

  • @timcepin3386
    @timcepin3386Ай бұрын

    Will I need to have this surgery again along with turbinate reduction again in two years?

  • @paulgundrum7419
    @paulgundrum7419 Жыл бұрын

    I just had the procedure 4 days ago. First night was great with no pain but then both nostrils got plugged to point of the worst cold I have had. However each day it has gotten better. It's weird. One nostril opens then closes then the other one opens. What really works besides all the sinus rinses is popping your nose over a steam humidifier. Clears everything out in a few minutes. Also I bought a menthol inhaler that helps to the point of forcing a sneeze which also opens things up. Tomorrow the 5th day I go in for my checkup. Hopefully all will be good news but I can tell you that first day was great. My blockage was gone now I just need to let the body heal.

  • @SpockaZoid

    @SpockaZoid

    Жыл бұрын

    Buy yourself a Navage to rinse out your sinuses. I highly recommend it. Really keeps the nose clean!

  • @timcepin3386

    @timcepin3386

    Ай бұрын

    Were your turbinates inflamed beforehand?

  • @ripperx444
    @ripperx444 Жыл бұрын

    I thought you can’t take a non steroid anti inflammatory after? Diclofoenc worked for my back like a charm.

  • @ronnytorres1835
    @ronnytorres1835 Жыл бұрын

    Can we use any meds for the stuffy nose?

  • @stevengower
    @stevengower8 ай бұрын

    My doctor has prescribed me Valium & Percocet to take before. . I think I’m going to have a good time 😂

  • @Anti-leftist7777
    @Anti-leftist7777 Жыл бұрын

    Don’t fall for his timeframe regarding healing, mine took three miserably painful weeks even doing the NetiPot 5 times a day. I ended up with a bacterial infection to add insult to injury. I won’t know if all this has been worth the agony for probably a few months.

  • @hrathweg

    @hrathweg

    Жыл бұрын

    How about now?

  • @Anti-leftist7777

    @Anti-leftist7777

    Жыл бұрын

    @@hrathweg No pain now but no gain either. Get an allergist to see you first, if that doesn’t work I suppose try the sinoplasty, I wish I never did it, seriously!

  • @misakomoko
    @misakomoko2 жыл бұрын

    Hi. I have some questions. Im currently pregnant due in Dec 8th and bc of my insurance I have to done surgery by this year so scheduled for ballom sinuplasty about 2 weeks after the due but thats right before Christmas eve... I believe I also have Nasopharyngitis bc i have mucus producing since when I was a kid ( used to smoke my dad's smoked cigarettes) and now since my son started datcare and picks up a cold or something I get sinus infection so many times plus i believe i have bronçhitis started itchy, sensitive, cough with mucus first and now my throat and trachea hurt, a bit numb?? itchy, sensitive and difficult to breath. they don't wanna do anything didnt even give me antibiotics bc im pregnant:( i haven't get any explanation of the surgery, second opinion or anyghung at all even i asked so now Im so worry if balloon surgery is right for me.. my dr said i can heal in a day to few days but seems like it will take a week to 2 weeks which is not what dr told me.

  • @AdamGbl95

    @AdamGbl95

    Жыл бұрын

    @@johnswanson5519 You're an idiot.

  • @bearcat8817

    @bearcat8817

    Жыл бұрын

    Agree with that! 😅

  • @saturndrip246
    @saturndrip246 Жыл бұрын

    Day 6 and I’m still bleeding. Is that normal? It’s getting less and less each day but dark blood comes out

  • @Anti-leftist7777

    @Anti-leftist7777

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes and then some.

  • @AdamGbl95
    @AdamGbl95 Жыл бұрын

    What is the risk for empty nose syndrome (ENS)? My ENT wants to perform the baloon procedure for my deviated septum, but I hear all this stuff about ENS and how bad it is, and that most docts ignore it or don't understand the risk of it...

  • @Anti-leftist7777

    @Anti-leftist7777

    Жыл бұрын

    Don’t take the risk unless it is your last hope and you have researched the side effects of the surgery completely, if things go south you will HIGHLY regret it. After 4 months I am better but no positive results, I still get throughly clogged while sleeping. The whole point of going through with this was to sleep without a stuffed nose, my loss.

  • @kauaireed9006

    @kauaireed9006

    11 ай бұрын

    @@Anti-leftist7777thanks

  • @kauaireed9006

    @kauaireed9006

    11 ай бұрын

    @@Anti-leftist7777thanks

  • @alexanderamaya853
    @alexanderamaya8532 жыл бұрын

    Does it help with bad breath?

  • @rickyross9216

    @rickyross9216

    Жыл бұрын

    Ha

  • @ericroll
    @ericroll Жыл бұрын

    Can this procedure be done if the patient has nasal polyps?

  • @Anti-leftist7777

    @Anti-leftist7777

    Жыл бұрын

    There is a procedure for nasal polyps, I don’t think it’s this one, one much less invasive. Research it

  • @willieguitars
    @willieguitars Жыл бұрын

    I had this Ballon sinuplasty done Nov 18 and now I feel more pressure pain between my eyes.

  • @franceethanblogs5448

    @franceethanblogs5448

    Жыл бұрын

    That’s scary. I think u need ti visit again your doctor

  • @Anti-leftist7777

    @Anti-leftist7777

    Жыл бұрын

    Get a second opinion and sue your doctor

  • @kauaireed9006

    @kauaireed9006

    11 ай бұрын

    Omg, thanks!!! What’s your next step?

  • @surgicaltoolboxrnhealthbea3292
    @surgicaltoolboxrnhealthbea32923 жыл бұрын

    I just had this done a few days ago. I can push air out of my nose some. Blow but can’t breath in my nose. Only out. Using prednisone and cold pack. No bleeding. Using saline spay. How long until I can breath in ? Oh ! I just heard you say a week.

  • @Getlost55

    @Getlost55

    3 жыл бұрын

    Did you get any better? My doc wants me to have the same thing done but I really don't want to.

  • @DJayAce4

    @DJayAce4

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Getlost55 I just got it done last Friday, today being the Monday right after. So far so good. I can breath a whole lot better, but like he said in the video there is still slight congestion. We'll see how it ends up after a couple weeks. My doctor also said that it will take a couple weeks for the nasal ways to really open up, that what I am able to feel now will only keep improving. So far my right nostril is 100%, I could literally chug a drink through it haha, it's absolutely clear no issues breathing at all, even with me having bad allergies right now. My left nostril is lagging behind, have a bit of an issue getting good clean air flow in it. It's only been a couple days though sense surgery so I can't really worry as of now. I will say though, it's worth it. Trust me. I have a couple co-workers who have had it done and the end result for them was huge. Have heard nothing but good feedback so far, and so far my experience has been good. It didn't hurt, didn't have to take any pain meds at all. Anyways, hope this helps. Good luck with your journey :)

  • @Getlost55

    @Getlost55

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@DJayAce4 It helps a lot! Thank you for posting your experience. I appreciate that :)

  • @ruthparker3124

    @ruthparker3124

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@DJayAce4 had singular 12yr wonnderful now if my ent would consider doing it

  • @DJayAce4

    @DJayAce4

    Жыл бұрын

    @@richardwheelerrw It was a walk in the park. They put me to sleep and I woke up and it was all done, didn't experience any pains. At least nothing more than super mild like 1 out of 10 scale. I believe he also corrected a deviated septum that I had in my nose during the same surgery. I had to do a checkup a week or two after that and he ended up numbing my nose and using this tool that carves out some of the inner part of your nose to widen it some, b/c I just have such narrow passageways. But the main procedure was the balloon sinuplasty surgery which was the main thing that I benefited from. But as far as pain goes, my personal experience it was very mild, was no problem at all.

  • @Jyromi
    @Jyromi2 жыл бұрын

    numbing medicine through the nose? is the person going to feel it?

  • @TEisen229

    @TEisen229

    Жыл бұрын

    they give you numbing shots.. feels like novacaine...

  • @Anti-leftist7777

    @Anti-leftist7777

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes, the entire procedure is painful just depends on your tolerance