Septoplasty Stories

In November of 2003, I had a septoplasty — surgery to correct a deviated nasal septum. Before I had my surgery, I spent many hours searching the web to find personal stories of what it was like to recover from a septoplasty. Almost everything I googled just covered the technical aspects of nasal obstructions and surgeries but didn't help me understand what my life would be like for the days, weeks and months after I left the hospital. So as I went through the experience, I documented my story for the benefit of others out there. In the months that followed, other people facing the same procedure contacted me with questions. Others sent me their stories to share. I hope the information on this site helps you prepare for or recover from your septoplasty.

My septoplasty story

"In 2001, I had a bad cold. My nose plugged up, the pressure built, and I couldn't keep my nose clear enough to breathe through it. That's always bugged me, and I used nose spray for several years growing up to keep unplugged, but this time was worse. After one night where I didn't sleep at all and experienced something the closest I ever had to a panic attack, I went to see the doctor. I was diagnosed with a sinus infection and put on antibiotics. He also asked me if I had broken my nose as a child, and told me I have a deviated septum.
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Stories from other septoplasty patients

"I was diagnosed with a deviated septum after going through the summer of 2004 suffering from numerous nasal infections, one of those turned into Impetigo. After it was apparent that something more was afoot, my GP finally sent me to see an Ear, Nose and Throat specialist.
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Have you had a septoplasty and you're willing to share some details or advice with others? Do you have questions about what to expect when you have nasal surgery? Are you trying decide whether to have surgery or not? If you want to talk, send me an email at jason@grizzlybase.com. Just remember that I'm not a doctor and nothing on this site is medical advice.