Inferior Turbinate Coblation Surgery

I've suffered for years with stuffy nose symptoms. Even so much that it has affected my sleep.

During my retirement out-processing, Doc Zarychta referred me to the ENT Clinic at Bethesda, where they recommended a sleep study and inferior turbinate coblation.

I wish I had pictures of what I looked like during the sleep study. It was ridiculous! They glued about 20 leads to my head, and then told me to sleep! Well, it took 2 sleep studies, but it showed that I have sleep apnea. Great. What else can Mom and Dad pass along?

I had the inferior turbinate reduction surgery on Monday, December 1st. We had to get up at 0400 to get there at the 0530 arrival time. Thank God our neighbor girl Allie was able to walk Trudy and Lexi for us.

All I remember from the surgery is that the needle into the back of my right hand hurt a bit, then I felt cold and burning sensations up my right arm as I............

When I woke up, I was being wheeled past Gayle in the waiting room, and remember saying, "Hi Baby".

I must've looked great with two giant gauze pads up my nose!

The nurse took out the pads and I really didn't bleed at all.

I felt OK. Some sinus pressure, and of course my nose was pretty sore.

After two days, the pressure got worse (percocet!), but then it got better.

I just went to see the doctor yesterday and she professionally picked my nose. She pulled out a few scabs that were blocking my airflow, and voila, I CAN BREATHE THROUGH MY NOSE!!!

This surgery is amazing, relatively pain free, and most of all, it works! I'm supposed to get even better of the next few months.

If you're having chronic nasal breathing problems, check out inferior turbinate coblation. Awesome Stuff!