I am having a tonsillectomy, adnoidectomy, functional endoscopic sinus surgery and reconsctruction of my septum on the 25th. I was wanting to know what kind of pain I can expect?
2006-07-18 15:00:48 · 8 answers · asked by Medic Jenn 3 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
I have not had the sinus surgery so that I can not help. As for the other a lot has to do with your age! It is better to have it done when you are a child. I had it done at the age of 17, it was suppose to be a one day thing and I was in there for a week. But my adenoids were hard as a rock so they could not get them out. Like one of the other answers said it all depends on you and your body. Some heal faster than others. Eat ice cream for the first few days then go into soup but stay with the soft things. It is pain full I will not lie to you but you will get better within a few short days. They will give you T3's for pain but only a couple to 4 days worth. You will be fine heck we give birth, now that is pain full!! This is nothing. Good luck!
2006-07-18 15:37:16 · answer #1 · answered by Vickie 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I can only tell you about the sinus surgery. When I had it , it was not all that bad, but since you are having three types of surgery it may be quite painful. I don't know. It depends on you, everyone reacts differently.
When I had the sinus surgery, I had to keep gauze in the nostril the doctor went through overnight.
My face was a little sore and my right eye was a little bruised.
I experienced some light headedness. I had to be careful not to sneeze for about a week. For some reason, miraculously I did not sneeze. It must've been something going on in my mind telling me not to do it.
Your doctor will give you pain killers don't worry and you probably sleep most of the time as well.
2006-07-18 15:06:28 · answer #2 · answered by HappyCat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had sinus cavity surgery, and honestly , once the anesthesia wore off , I was in pain for at least 6 to 8 days . My both eyes were black & blue , and my head was swollen like a basketball. I was out of work for 2 weeks. . I was in my 30's then . However, the DR. will give you pain pills and I'm sure even having a baby is painful .....you can handle it - I did, ( I'm a guy) You may be having different surgery than I did , too.
2006-07-18 15:08:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will get pain medicine. It will take away most of the pain, but not all. You will be uncomfortable but able to handle it as long as you avoid moving those areas too much.
I would equate it to the pain right away after smashing a hand in a door, but in your throat. The pain meds bring it down to the way that feels after about ten minutes, better, but still there.
2006-07-18 15:06:45 · answer #4 · answered by Paul L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Omg good luck. Probably a lot. But I have had surgery before & they give you enough pain killers to kill a decent sized horse. You'll be fine. Good luck hun!
2006-07-18 15:03:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't think that you'll even notice the pain much, because you will be overwhelmed with lots of get well cards, gifts and love from family and friends. so, go for it!
2006-07-18 15:11:46 · answer #6 · answered by brownigirl29745 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
moderate pain, I don't think you will think you will feel like your going to die
2006-07-18 15:03:13 · answer #7 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't even sweat it....
sore throat for a few days..no biggie...
2006-07-18 15:04:08 · answer #8 · answered by KT 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋