Update on Me and My Sinuses

Polly · Post by **Polly** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 12:14 pm

Hi All,

Well, I'm now in the 10th month of chronic sinusitis, after many months of antibiotics and sinus surgery in Oct. The good news is that the maxillary sinus, which is the largest sinus and was the most infected, has healed nicely. However, two smaller sinuses (ethmoid and frontal) still are "socked in", according to the latest CT scan. (As you know, I suspect that my heightened inflammatory response has more to do with this than actual infection.)

The bad news is that I will need another surgery. Am scheduled for Jan. 31st. These other sinuses will need to be cleaned out/debrided so that they can finally heal. I am nervous, of course, because these 2 sinuses are right next to the eye and brain. However, the doc (in whom I have the utmost faith) will be using an imaging machine while he operates so that he will know exactly where he is. I'll have to wear some kind of head gear - but won't know it because I'll be under general anesthesia again.

The saga continues.................As Roasann Rosanna-Danna said...."it's always something!" (from the original Sat. Night Live for you youngsters)

Love,

Polly

Post by **tex** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 1:27 pm

Polly,

More surgery is a real bummer, but I guess you gotta do what you gotta do. I certainly hope this provides the coup de grâce that finally resolves the problem. You've been fighting it long enough, and it's high time that infection met it's Waterloo.

Thanks for the update.

Love,
Tex

barbaranoela · Post by **barbaranoela** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 3:03 pm

Polly----needless to say I am so sorry that another surgery is on the agenda for U-----this is really a bummer-----but as Galahad said---U gotta do what ya gotta do---

come rain or come shine

This should solve the problem---right? :bigbighug:

I should tell my friend cross the street to take a hike to MD-see your Dr.---and maybe she would get some relief---she suffers --to the hilt---with sinus issues and has had several operations---with NO GREAT results--

I see how she suffers so I can

Imagine

what U have been thru--

Take care and all good thoughts will be with U--
luve sis B

Alice · Post by **Alice** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 3:34 pm

Hi Polly,

I'm sorry to hear about the impending surgery. Not fun. I hope it is "the cure" finally. You have had a long time with this infection.

I may be having foot surgery for a neuroma soon. Not as serious as yours, but still surgery.

Best wishes on the 31st!

Love,
Alice :bigbighug:

Mars · Post by **Mars** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 4:06 pm

Polly Wally (doodle all day),

Another surgery is NOT how you intended this year to start, I'm sure! I wish you good vibes and hope this is the last treatment you will need for the sinuses.

I know what it is like to have something "chronic" that just won't respond to normal treatment - hence my eyes. I've gotten used to the slow response in treatment and healing time since the colitis has reared it's ugly head. I sure wish someone would create a magic pill to cure all of our ails.

Best of luck to you, I'll be thinking of you!

Love,
Mars Bar

hazel · Post by **hazel** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 4:23 pm

Sorry to hear you need more surgery. At least it is soon so you don't have so long to worry about/dread it.

Hope it will do the trick and you can finally heal.

Whatever happened with the netipot?

Moosely Immune · Post by **Moosely Immune** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 5:26 pm

Hi Polly - just sent you a message. You will be in my thoughts & prayers. My dad had sinus surgery years ago & it seemed to help him. I avoided it by moving away from sage brush country - though I miss the moose - I was highly allergic to sage. Take care.

Love,
Moose

annie oakley · Post by **annie oakley** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 7:08 pm

Hey Miss Polly....Sorry about the Surgery...Did they put you under to do the firt one? I will keep you in my prayers. Love Oma

Pat · Post by **Pat** » Sat Jan 26, 2008 9:27 am

Polly,

Sorry you have to have more surgery. Hopefully this will take care of your problems. Good Luck!

Pat

starfire · Post by **starfire** » Sat Jan 26, 2008 11:45 am

Drats!! But I hope this one will clear it all up for you.
I can't believe you are having surgery on my birthday!!

Love, Shirley

Tessa · Post by **Tessa** » Sat Jan 26, 2008 12:54 pm

Hi Polly!

I am so sorry about you having surgery again, but if it is for a better health... What else can you do?

I will be thinking on you, mi querida amiga. Sending good vibs...

Hugs,

Take care
Love,
Tessa

JJ · Post by JJ » Sat Jan 26, 2008 10:11 pm

Ratz Polly! I sure hope this does the trick! Thinking of you kiddo...JJ

sunny · Post by **sunny** » Sat Jan 26, 2008 10:40 pm

Wow, Polly....this gives new meaning to a "nose job!"

Sad for you that you have to go thru this a second time...things must really be socked in.
I'll be thinking of you,
sunny

Gloria · Post by **Gloria** » Sat Jan 26, 2008 10:54 pm

So sorry that you have to undergo surgery again. I hope it goes well and you are finally rid of the problem.

MaggieRedwings · Post by **MaggieRedwings** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 6:47 am

Morning Polly,

So sorry to hear there is more surgery coming up for you. It has been a really long and painful obstacle course for you during this ordeal and I do help that this will finally solve the problems.

You are right on the Roseann Roseanadana thing.

Love, Maggie

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