I met with the ENT (Ear Nose and Throat specialist) today. From what he could see externally he said my polyps were larger then they would like, but nothing too terrible. But he decided to do a CT Scan to have a look-see inside of my face. Wow, what a different story that was. My right maxillary sinus (right cheek) is complete impacted with infection. The left had some infection but nothing compared to the right side. So he decided it was time for surgery.
So I will be having my first-ever surgery on Thursday April 30th. They will remove the polyps, remove a small piece of bone from each sinus and clean out the infection within each sinus cavity. I am so looking forward to not having constant pain in my face!! I wouldn't care at this point if the doctor where to say he had to lop off my nose completely!
I should only have to take one day off of work. But I scheduled it so that if I was in too much pain I could just take a 4 day weekend. :) The doc says I will have some swelling but shouldn't have any facial bruising. I think that is amazing. Of course I will believe it when I see it!
Thank heaven for great insurance!
"I tried sniffing Coke once, but the ice cubes got stuck in my nose." ~Author Unknown
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Oh my goodness sister! I am so glad that the doctors are covering all their bases and getting you put back together! You're gonna feel like a million bucks about two weeks after the surgery :)
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