Sinus Surgery Tomorrow

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Created: 2011/12/31, Members: 399, Messages: 16719

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asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2004/01/15, 12:21 PM Hey, I am going under tomorrow morning, a little nervous. I am kind of bummed out because I have been on a really good roll at the gym, lifting feels so good and I am feeling leaner/bigger. How long will I be out of commission? I will ask the doctor tomorrow, but I was wondering if any one else has had their sinuses operated on and how hard the recovery was? -------------- "To be able to go to the gym and train hard is a joy and a privelege, even though the hard work necessitates driving yourself through considerable discomfort. Savor this privelege and blessing, and revel in it." Stuart McRobert, Beyond Brawn

agamble Posts: 1,029 Joined: 2003/09/22	2004/01/15, 01:01 PM Sorry to hear about it. I'll be thinking about you. Is it outpatient? My wife had sinus surgery about 12 years ago. Outpatient. I think it took her about three weeks to get back to 100%. You have to think that they have perfected the technique a little since then. Also, you have alot going for you- healthwise. I believe that will help speed your recovery. Take advantage of the time off and make sure to follow the doc's advice. Good Luck.
Jdelts Posts: 1,218 Joined: 2003/10/19	2004/01/15, 01:07 PM Yes I had sinus surgury...pretty intrusive, for sleep apnea. Its more uncomfortable then painful. You can't workout for a while because the physical stress gives you sinus pain. I was out for about 10 days, then I was fine when I came back. The soreness takes a while to go away but it doesn't interfere with your workouts after a week or so of recovery. Hey, get the rest, you deserve it. Good luck and don't worry. ps...what is the procedure for? also, you doctor may say that you need to stay out of the gym for a couple of weeks, go by how you feel. -------------- May the lift be with you.
azredhead57 Posts: 1,651 Joined: 2003/04/11	2004/01/15, 01:39 PM Good luck Amy. Sorry you have to go through this, but it sounds like just a minor setback. Take advantage of the rest time, we so rarely feel justified in it. I will keep you in my prayers, for a successful surgery and a speedy recovery. -------------- ~Victoria~ ...Do not be discouraged; everyone who got where he is, started where he was.--anon ...There are no shortcuts to any place worth going.--Beverly Sills
Taurie Posts: 374 Joined: 2003/10/15	2004/01/15, 02:33 PM I'm sure you'll heal quickly; sugery is never any fun but, once you heal your sinus problem won't be a problem any more, right? Good luck....be thinking of you tomorrow:)
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2004/01/15, 05:08 PM Good Luck Amy. Email me. I had my CT scan done yesterday, and going back to the dr on the 30th. Again, good luck and your gonna feel like a new lady in 3 weeks! Just think....no more aches!(in the face). -------------- "A will finds a way" Ivan Montreal Canada
rpacheco Posts: 3,770 Joined: 2001/12/13	2004/01/15, 06:00 PM We're here to support you! Hope you won't be out of commission for very long... -------------- _Robert_ Pain is temporary; glory is forever!
	2004/01/15, 07:30 PM Good luck Amy. -------------- Living well is the best revenge. Charlie
Taurie Posts: 374 Joined: 2003/10/15	2004/01/16, 12:51 PM Let us know how it goes.
rpacheco Posts: 3,770 Joined: 2001/12/13	2004/01/17, 02:15 AM Nice pic Taurie! -------------- _Robert_ Pain is temporary; glory is forever!
mmaibohm Posts: 1,621 Joined: 2003/09/30	2004/01/17, 02:42 AM jdelts I got a qustion for you. Do you have to use a Cpap? I do they told me the surgery would not even help. They say my tongue is to big and my neck is to thick. Man I was almost dead from years of no sleep once they finally fixed me up. -------------- I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it is gone past me I will turn to see fear's path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2004/01/17, 11:55 AM Thanks , everyone! I am up and about today. My head hurts, but not as much as I had feared. The doctor said in 5 days I can start walking for cardio, swimming okay in a week, lighter lifting and non-contact boxing okay in two weeks (or was it one, I have to look, I wrote it all down) and heavy lifting should be okay in 2-3 weeks. YEAH! The procedure I had done was endoscopic removal of sinus polyps, which were blocking my sinuses completely. I had full anesthesia, so I can't really give you a run-down on the whole procedure, but I feel much better than I thought I would. I have a long weekend and then I will start training clients again on Tuesday, I am going to attempt an easy bike ride or fast walk on Tuesday, also. Thanks for the encouragement, everyone! I look forward to being able to train better and harder once I am recovered because I can breath again!!! -------------- "To be able to go to the gym and train hard is a joy and a privelege, even though the hard work necessitates driving yourself through considerable discomfort. Savor this privelege and blessing, and revel in it." Stuart McRobert, Beyond Brawn
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2004/01/17, 12:10 PM Glad to see that you are ok! Remember to take it slow when you do get back! -------------- LIFT HEAVY! BECOME STRONG, LIKE BULL!
	2004/01/18, 01:32 PM Cant keep a good lady down. Glad you are ok. -------------- Living well is the best revenge. Charlie
rpacheco Posts: 3,770 Joined: 2001/12/13	2004/01/18, 04:44 PM Glad everything is ok...you'll be back in full swing in no time flat! -------------- _Robert_ Pain is temporary; glory is forever!
Taurie Posts: 374 Joined: 2003/10/15	2004/01/19, 02:59 PM Amy, glad to hear it went well. Bromalin (sp?)is good for inflamation after surgery...wish I would have remembered to mention it before hand. Thank you Robert:)
azredhead57 Posts: 1,651 Joined: 2003/04/11	2004/01/20, 04:58 PM Glad to hear you're doing well. Know you are anxious to get back to normal, but dont forget to REST. -------------- ~Victoria~ ...Do not be discouraged; everyone who got where he is, started where he was.--anon ...There are no shortcuts to any place worth going.--Beverly Sills
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2004/01/23, 11:55 AM I have been forced to rest. I have been so dizzy I don't trust myself to drive. It sucks, but I don't want to kvetch and moan, just stir crazy and frustrated. On another note... scrambledd egg/egg whites with one slice reduced fat cheddar melted on top and salsa on top of that rocks!!!! -------------- "To be able to go to the gym and train hard is a joy and a privelege, even though the hard work necessitates driving yourself through considerable discomfort. Savor this privelege and blessing, and revel in it." Stuart McRobert, Beyond Brawn
	2004/01/24, 12:18 PM Like you told me after my surgery, it will pass. We all recover differently. Why don't you give your dog a crew cut??? Guarenteed to cause a laugh attack. -------------- Living well is the best revenge. Charlie
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2004/01/27, 04:15 PM Well, the dog is safe for now.. i went and got myself a cut and color to break up the monotony. And I shoveled snow, it is sad how tired it made me, but oh well. I am training clients again, and that is tiring too. Ugh. Doctor appt on Thursday, then maybe the okay to lift :) :) -------------- "To be able to go to the gym and train hard is a joy and a privelege, even though the hard work necessitates driving yourself through considerable discomfort. Savor this privelege and blessing, and revel in it." Stuart McRobert, Beyond Brawn
Smashley16 Posts: 17 Joined: 2004/01/18	2004/01/30, 10:51 PM I have had 3 sinus surgeries and the first time it took about one week to fully recover; however, if swimming is part of your routine, be VERY careful. Holding your breath under even one foot of water can make you feel dizzy because of the pressure. Anyways, sounds like you're up and about already, and if you have any more questions about sinus stuff...I'm practically an expert.
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2004/02/03, 10:19 AM Thanks, Smashley! I was dizzy for two weeks! (some may say that is a natural state for me..) But I seem to be on the mend, of course, as soon as I felt I might be ready to lift, I got food poisoning or the flu (not sure, but it was unpleasant, either way). 3 hours of shoveling yesterday, wow, that is a workout! Going to lift tomorrow!!!!!! Cardio today!!! -------------- "To be able to go to the gym and train hard is a joy and a privelege, even though the hard work necessitates driving yourself through considerable discomfort. Savor this privelege and blessing, and revel in it." Stuart McRobert, Beyond Brawn
Mike_sp8 Posts: 28 Joined: 2003/04/08	2004/02/06, 12:14 PM I had my steptum fixed about 5 years ago. I borke my nose to many times and I was having problems breathing. Let me tell everyone this. Nothing in my whole life hurt that bad. I was out for 3 or 4 days in a row, then out of work for over a week. Plus they had to take the splints out, add I cried from the pain. I breath better but I got to say i don't know if I would do it again, it hurt that bad.Asimmer I know how you feel. I understand get polyps removed is worse than that. I had a couple taken care of but minor, they didn't have to pack my nose. I hope you are feeling better.
Ogun Posts: 559 Joined: 2002/08/11	2004/02/10, 09:53 PM Glad you pushed through hoping you climb high again soon! -------------- --There are no versions of the truth.-- Jeff Goldblum, Jurassic Park II
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2004/02/12, 11:09 AM Thanks again, everybody! I am back to lifting (lighter than I would like, but you know, can't push too much, too soon) and have been eating clean and doing cardio! My energy levels almost qualify as scary again, though every third day or so I have a little low period and go to bed early. I am so happy to be able to breath through my nose again!!! Don't take those small luxuries for granted!!! -------------- "To be able to go to the gym and train hard is a joy and a privelege, even though the hard work necessitates driving yourself through considerable discomfort. Savor this privelege and blessing, and revel in it." Stuart McRobert, Beyond Brawn