Anybody fixed a deviated septum?

[Witchgrass]

I just got back from an E, N, T Doctor this morning. The main reason that I would consider doing this to be able to breathe better when running or exercising. When I run hard, or work out for extended time periods, I definitely can tell I have some constriction issues in my nostrils. This does not effect my regular day to day things, only while prolonged exercise. Th Dr. said he can fix it, but I will be off work for 4-6 days, and will take about 6 weeks to heal completely. He kept describing this procedure as "breaking out bone, rebuilding my nose". It sounds pretty serious. My insurance should cover this, but I don't know if its worth it. Have any of you had this done? Any regrets?

[DTala]

I've had it, several years ago. Surgery wasn't a big deal IF you pick the right doctor. Removing the nose packing hurt like all hades, 2nd worst i've ever hurt, thought I was going to pass out.

PS, best way to pick surgical docs is to ask the OR nurses who does the best work...they really know.

[TexAg2002]

I have, and can second a good doctor makes ALL the difference. Mine was not and my nose is worse than when I went in. My father has had his done 3 times (accident prone, i know) and won't let anyone else near him. Just do your homework.

[Ray 1]

I had it don 25 years ago,best thing I ever done.YES get it done

[jaker_cc]

Sister had a double deviated septum surgery in San Antonio. She was a little sore the next few days but she says its definitely worth it to breathe again

[JeffJ]

Had it done about two years ago. Went from about 80% left side and 20 right to 90/90...all the difference in the world.

[MQ32Shooter]

Had mine done 20+ years ago and not a big deal except for all of the blood I swallowed during the surgery. What goes in, must come out!

[60 Deluxe]

Yep, had it done. The surgeon cut my nose loose and laid it on my forehead while she robbed some bone to rebuild the septum. It took about six hours and I was scheduled to go on a hog hunt the next day. Missed the hunt and hurt like hell for a couple of weeks but I can breathe again. Man up and have it done. It won't hurt me a bit.

[cosmiccowboy]

Had mine done about 35 years ago after getting my nose smashed playing basketball. I must have gotten one of the bad ones. Felt like my nose was big as a football when I woke up. When they removed the packing it got real dicey...I had blood squirting 3' out of each nostril to match my heart beat. Nurse and doctor freaked out trying to get it stopped. About 70/40 now and no way I go back to try to improve that.

[Bowtech Lefty]

I had it done. Hurt like hell afterwards but was totally worth it.

[glen]

Had it done- hurts when it was fresh in my mind but time dulls pain. Worth it. Glad I did it.

[Blood Trail]

Stop doing coke.

[rossivey]

A buddy of mine had his done last Monday and he said it hurts but he can already tell a difference.

[Coach W]

Been putting it off Since I was 18.... I am still not convinced its worth it... (im a pansy)

[BrandonH]

I've had 5 sinus surgeries and they worked on my septum during 2 of the 6 surgeries. I had a tough time with all the surgeries, however the 2 that they worked on my septum were by far the most painful. It definitely makes a difference and I recommend it.