How many options exist for septoplasty stents & why aren't there better and more tolerable choices for patients? I wish I had done more research on this prior to my septoplasty. I just had the stents removed today -- my experience was horrific, and I did not tolerate them well. There were times I felt like I would have a panic attack from the extreme discomfort. I was miserable 24/7. My surgeon claims the stents are advanced state-of-the-art but as the patient, they were barbaric and painful.
My ENT told me that I have a slight deviated septum, I have enlarged turbinates, as well as my nostrils collapse when breathing. He has not mentioned a rhinoplasty yet (only septoplasty, turbinate reduction and stents to prevent my nostrils from collapsing) although I am so nervous this changes the shape of my nose that I would want one during the other procedures. I already have a very thin nose and feel any procedure would be noticeable. Do doctors usually offer a rhinoplasty as well?
I had surgery to correct my deviated septum last week. I got my stents removed today and I can breathe through one nostril while the other is more stuffed up and i cant smell anything. Will this subside? Please tell me this will get better.
I have had 2 stents in which were taking out today and I ended up smoking cannabis later that night. It has felt more swollen on the same side it use to deviate to, and I'm worried it will push the deviation back into place? Should I be worried?
My appointment is on the 7th day to remove but having a lot of problem breathing through my mouth. I think ive caught a cold/flu after the second day. Breathing is getting worse even with the medication. Having a panic attack trying to breath. Called the hospital to book an appointment for earlier date but none was available. What should i do? Getting really scared over breathing during the night. Should i go to the ER and ask to remove the splints? I think im losing it right now....