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bluefortress | 21:49 Sat 18th Jan 2025 | Body & Soul
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I have sinus surgery at the end of the month - it was recommended that I have a full septoplasty, tirbunate reduction and other procedures further up in the sinuses. As Im scared of general anesthetic and a scary long term side effect (called empty nose syndrome) ive been indecisive for 2 years. 
 

I have decided to just have part of the procedure done (left turbinate reduction) under local anesthetic. 

Another readon ive been so indecisive is that another doctor didnt think i needed surgery, plus I know the root cause of my issues is my immune system - chronic inflammation - i didnt have sinus issues prior to this  

Anyway, what I struggle with the most is being scared, indecisive and overthinking everything. I think about my sinuses/the surgery a lot through the day, mainly because the symptoms draw my attention but also my personality just overthinks everything. So many times ive imagined passing out during the surgery (I have a history of fainting) panicking and even backing out last minute.  I worry that i made the wrong decision - that i should have listened and opted for th full surgery. Then I worry that I shouldnt be having any surgery if my issue is the immune system  

How do most people deal with upcomming stuff like this? Do they just not think about it until the time comes?

 

 

 

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I had septoplasty, sinus drain and grommets in the eardrums years ago.  It was fine. According to the other patients in the ward, I was gone (down to theatre) for 45 minutes in total. You'll be fine

Its always hard not to keep thinking about such coming up, but you can worry yourself into the ground sometimes. My past experience of worrying of such things have always turned out to be pointless, and everything has turned out to be fine, thats the time you ask yourself, WHY did i beat myself up so much. Remember they are performing these opps everyday and get better and better at it each time. You will be in good experienced hands.

And I remember wondering if I should have the surgery (it was affecting my job though) and the ENT Consultant said "Young lady, don't think for one minute we would do an operation in this hospital that was not absolutely necessary"  That told me.

 

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Thanks 237SJ- I partly wish I had opted for th full surgery under general anesthetic but I decided to go my own route with just a turbinate reduction  - the consultant doesnt agree it will solve all my symptoms but he agreed to do the surgery under local and said it would take 20 mins. 
 

It makes me realise people who have more severe medical conditions must be so brave. I guess they develop a lot of psychological skills - like how to manage fear and distract etc.  

Your Consultant wouldn't do it if he/she wasn't happy with it.  You`ll be fine.

Sending good wishes to you. You sound just like me - we think too much! As the others have said the doctors do these procedures all the time. I'm sure you will be fine. xxx

Try and be more positive. Just have complete faith in your surgeon. I'm sure all will be good. Now try and forget till the day to go in. 😊

Just remind yourself; it's no skin off your nose.

You have to trust your consultant.  You have no other option, so do it, please.

Also, keep very, very busy until the op..  

You can't help to stop the 'waking up at night worrying' bit, but this is where you have to trust and be fatalistic, accepting what has to be.  I'm thinking of my 1st pregnancy, I, like everyone i expect, was frightened - but I had no choice, so I was positive and that the result would be worth it --- she was. :)

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Thanks all ^^

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Update (if anyones even interested): Ive cancelled it as Im literally just too scared of side effects, particulary one cause 'empty nose syndrome '. Im a hopeless case but I just know that panic will get the best of me on the day anyway! 
 

In my defense I am in the middle of the athermath of a flood so my home will be dusty/they have to take plaster off etc. 
 

I still appreciate all your replies and will take them on board when I rebook

Aww, you've done the right thing for you at this time. You'll know the right time when it happens. Hope you soon get your home back together after the flood. All the best. 😊

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Thanks Patsy!

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