OK After re-reading this thread I can't believe I was hoping someone else has experienced these problems, as now I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy (well except for one guy who has really pissed me off recently - another story).
I had the operation on 17 Nov. It was supposed to be routine, but my sinus disease turned out to be much more extensive than the doctor had previously thought. I was in surgery for 2.5 hours while he drilled holes through my skull into my sinuses, sucked out the nasties that has been up there for about a year, and cut out some offending tissue which shouldn't have been there in the first place called 'polyps'. Nice.
When I came to I thought I was going to die. I asked for my wife and they said they were having difficulty reaching her. So then I asked them to call my secretary! HAHA. Luckily it was after 5pm so they couldn't get her either.
Anyway, the worst part was the postoperative checkups when the doctor used a six-inch narrow tube with suction and a pair of forceps (also known as needle nose pliers) to clear out the crusty debris. Twice in a week. Not nice. He tried to use some local anaesthetic, which just sank into all the bits and pieces but not my tissue. Imagine your worst trip to the dentist and times by ten. I was off work for a week, signed off for two and I should have stayed off that second week as well.
The good news is that I can now clear my sinuses and I will be flying tomorrow so that should be interesting. Still lots of blood almost four weeks later and I don't want to describe what I occasionally fire out of my nose.
Turns out that both my grandfather and uncle on my dad's side had the same problem. So thanks for that and the baldness guys!
So - moral of the story: If you are having problems equalising your sinuses, get to the doctor early. It turns out that sinuses should not squeak when you equalise them. Who knew?
Looking forward to getting back in the water. New years day dive in Guernsey anyone?
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