So I’m getting a septoplasty in December and I am super nervous about it. I’m afraid it will hurt, I’ll wake up during the surgery or I’ll act stupid after waking up. I’m also afraid of being put under, despite having done it before.
I wasn’t originally this nervous, I was actually pretty excited after scheduling it. I’ve had a deviated septum all my life, but over the last three years have had chronic post nasal drip and a stuffy nose. It makes it hard to exercise and sleep at night since my sinuses are always clogged. That’s why I want this surgery, but also because I have an intense fear of throwing up, and this post nasal drip has been making me extremely nauseous lately. The only thing that relieves it is frequent saline rinsing.
Has anybody else felt like this? If you’ve had a septoplasty, how did it go?
Not sure where you're located or who's performing the surgery, but any trained anesthesiologist will ensure you're unconscious and pain free through the whole procedure. I know it's scary putting trust into others in such a way, but I'd share these concerns with your surgeon and nurses the day of your surgery. They deal with fears like this frequently and will be able to put your worries at ease.
I had my septoplasty about a year ago. I was also nervous about the recovery, the pain, and the post nasal drip/blood. You aren't supposed to blow your nose or anything for a few weeks, which is hard for sure, but not as difficult as I thought it would have been. Lots of mouth breathing. Haha
At your first post surgery checkup, they will use a nose vacuum to clear everything out, which is when I felt the best.
My nose was sore for months, but only to the touch (like if I pushed my nose one way or another).
Overall it was not as bad as what I cooked up in my head, AND I don't snore anymore and can breathe significantly better.
I hope this gives you some insight and helps abate your fears!