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Foul smell in sinuses? Sinus surgery 5/23

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CSalomonson

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I've had 4 sinus surgeries over the past, and recognize the symptoms you are referring to. My sinus surgeries were quite extensive, involving several procedures each time. I also have eroded bone in my left upper sinus, no bone left at all. I have learned since my last surgery 2 years ago, that the NeilMed Sinus rinse system really helps, not right after your surgery, but using the rinse twice a day is useful. I haven't had a surgery since.
 
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CSalomonson

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I've had 4 sinus surgeries over the past, and recognize the symptoms you are referring to. My sinus surgeries were quite extensive, involving several procedures each time. I also have eroded bone in my left upper sinus, no bone left at all. I have learned since my last surgery 2 years ago, that the NeilMed Sinus rinse system really helps, not right after your surgery, but using the rinse twice a day is useful. I haven't had a surgery since.
 
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CSalomonson

New member
I've had 4 sinus surgeries over the past, and recognize the symptoms you are referring to. My sinus surgeries were quite extensive, involving several procedures each time. I also have eroded bone in my left upper sinus, no bone left at all. I have learned since my last surgery 2 years ago, that the NeilMed Sinus rinse system really helps, not right after your surgery, but using the rinse twice a day is useful. I haven't had a surgery since.
 
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CSalomonson

New member
I've had 4 sinus surgeries over the past, and recognize the symptoms you are referring to. My sinus surgeries were quite extensive, involving several procedures each time. I also have eroded bone in my left upper sinus, no bone left at all. I have learned since my last surgery 2 years ago, that the NeilMed Sinus rinse system really helps, not right after your surgery, but using the rinse twice a day is useful. I haven't had a surgery since.
 
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CSalomonson

New member
I've had 4 sinus surgeries over the past, and recognize the symptoms you are referring to. My sinus surgeries were quite extensive, involving several procedures each time. I also have eroded bone in my left upper sinus, no bone left at all. I have learned since my last surgery 2 years ago, that the NeilMed Sinus rinse system really helps, not right after your surgery, but using the rinse twice a day is useful. I haven't had a surgery since.
 
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SaltyAndSweet

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Hey Shea! I had my first sinus surgery on 5/29. Although I am a few days behind you with healing, my sense of smell has been totally skewed. Somethings just don't smell like they used to. I hope it will be fixed once I am totally healed. How is your nose doing now? Mine still hurts, but I had my septum fixed at the same time.
What color is your snot? My doc said that clear with yellow streaks is normal and is not an infection. Sometimes a little brown from dried blood is common too. The color should be an indication if it is an infection. If it is green, call the doc (the ENT) right away.
 
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SaltyAndSweet

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Hey Shea! I had my first sinus surgery on 5/29. Although I am a few days behind you with healing, my sense of smell has been totally skewed. Somethings just don't smell like they used to. I hope it will be fixed once I am totally healed. How is your nose doing now? Mine still hurts, but I had my septum fixed at the same time.
What color is your snot? My doc said that clear with yellow streaks is normal and is not an infection. Sometimes a little brown from dried blood is common too. The color should be an indication if it is an infection. If it is green, call the doc (the ENT) right away.
 
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SaltyAndSweet

New member
Hey Shea! I had my first sinus surgery on 5/29. Although I am a few days behind you with healing, my sense of smell has been totally skewed. Somethings just don't smell like they used to. I hope it will be fixed once I am totally healed. How is your nose doing now? Mine still hurts, but I had my septum fixed at the same time.
What color is your snot? My doc said that clear with yellow streaks is normal and is not an infection. Sometimes a little brown from dried blood is common too. The color should be an indication if it is an infection. If it is green, call the doc (the ENT) right away.
 
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SaltyAndSweet

New member
Hey Shea! I had my first sinus surgery on 5/29. Although I am a few days behind you with healing, my sense of smell has been totally skewed. Somethings just don't smell like they used to. I hope it will be fixed once I am totally healed. How is your nose doing now? Mine still hurts, but I had my septum fixed at the same time.
What color is your snot? My doc said that clear with yellow streaks is normal and is not an infection. Sometimes a little brown from dried blood is common too. The color should be an indication if it is an infection. If it is green, call the doc (the ENT) right away.
 
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SaltyAndSweet

New member
Hey Shea! I had my first sinus surgery on 5/29. Although I am a few days behind you with healing, my sense of smell has been totally skewed. Somethings just don't smell like they used to. I hope it will be fixed once I am totally healed. How is your nose doing now? Mine still hurts, but I had my septum fixed at the same time.
<br />What color is your snot? My doc said that clear with yellow streaks is normal and is not an infection. Sometimes a little brown from dried blood is common too. The color should be an indication if it is an infection. If it is green, call the doc (the ENT) right away.
 
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sheanna

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lol we all had sinus surgery in May ^^

I have been doing the NeilMed 2x a day...once on lunch break and once before bed. It really helps, and it seems like the clots come out after I do it (although not during)

That sounds awesome about having your sinuses cleaned out. But I like gross nasty things. I wonder where I could go? I actually live 2 1/2 hours away from my CF doc, so I can't really pop down there anytime.

I can smell great now, and my sense of taste is so much better. The thing I have noticed, however, is I am just pooped a lot. I came home friday and slept the whole evening. I'm just trying to keep up on rest when I am off work and it seems to be working. Apparently fatigue isn't uncommon at all for sinus surgery...CF or not.

Aspen: the snot is definitely yellowish, so I will call them in the morning. Not too much pain here. I also had the severely-eroded bones, but to my surprise I didn't have a lot of pain after surgery, even after they opened things up more. Just headaches here and there that excedrin 'tension headache' takes care of. I hope you feel better!

Thanks guys.
 
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sheanna

New member
lol we all had sinus surgery in May ^^

I have been doing the NeilMed 2x a day...once on lunch break and once before bed. It really helps, and it seems like the clots come out after I do it (although not during)

That sounds awesome about having your sinuses cleaned out. But I like gross nasty things. I wonder where I could go? I actually live 2 1/2 hours away from my CF doc, so I can't really pop down there anytime.

I can smell great now, and my sense of taste is so much better. The thing I have noticed, however, is I am just pooped a lot. I came home friday and slept the whole evening. I'm just trying to keep up on rest when I am off work and it seems to be working. Apparently fatigue isn't uncommon at all for sinus surgery...CF or not.

Aspen: the snot is definitely yellowish, so I will call them in the morning. Not too much pain here. I also had the severely-eroded bones, but to my surprise I didn't have a lot of pain after surgery, even after they opened things up more. Just headaches here and there that excedrin 'tension headache' takes care of. I hope you feel better!

Thanks guys.
 
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sheanna

New member
lol we all had sinus surgery in May ^^

I have been doing the NeilMed 2x a day...once on lunch break and once before bed. It really helps, and it seems like the clots come out after I do it (although not during)

That sounds awesome about having your sinuses cleaned out. But I like gross nasty things. I wonder where I could go? I actually live 2 1/2 hours away from my CF doc, so I can't really pop down there anytime.

I can smell great now, and my sense of taste is so much better. The thing I have noticed, however, is I am just pooped a lot. I came home friday and slept the whole evening. I'm just trying to keep up on rest when I am off work and it seems to be working. Apparently fatigue isn't uncommon at all for sinus surgery...CF or not.

Aspen: the snot is definitely yellowish, so I will call them in the morning. Not too much pain here. I also had the severely-eroded bones, but to my surprise I didn't have a lot of pain after surgery, even after they opened things up more. Just headaches here and there that excedrin 'tension headache' takes care of. I hope you feel better!

Thanks guys.
 
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sheanna

New member
lol we all had sinus surgery in May ^^

I have been doing the NeilMed 2x a day...once on lunch break and once before bed. It really helps, and it seems like the clots come out after I do it (although not during)

That sounds awesome about having your sinuses cleaned out. But I like gross nasty things. I wonder where I could go? I actually live 2 1/2 hours away from my CF doc, so I can't really pop down there anytime.

I can smell great now, and my sense of taste is so much better. The thing I have noticed, however, is I am just pooped a lot. I came home friday and slept the whole evening. I'm just trying to keep up on rest when I am off work and it seems to be working. Apparently fatigue isn't uncommon at all for sinus surgery...CF or not.

Aspen: the snot is definitely yellowish, so I will call them in the morning. Not too much pain here. I also had the severely-eroded bones, but to my surprise I didn't have a lot of pain after surgery, even after they opened things up more. Just headaches here and there that excedrin 'tension headache' takes care of. I hope you feel better!

Thanks guys.
 
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sheanna

New member
lol we all had sinus surgery in May ^^
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<br />I have been doing the NeilMed 2x a day...once on lunch break and once before bed. It really helps, and it seems like the clots come out after I do it (although not during)
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<br />That sounds awesome about having your sinuses cleaned out. But I like gross nasty things. I wonder where I could go? I actually live 2 1/2 hours away from my CF doc, so I can't really pop down there anytime.
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<br />I can smell great now, and my sense of taste is so much better. The thing I have noticed, however, is I am just pooped a lot. I came home friday and slept the whole evening. I'm just trying to keep up on rest when I am off work and it seems to be working. Apparently fatigue isn't uncommon at all for sinus surgery...CF or not.
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<br />Aspen: the snot is definitely yellowish, so I will call them in the morning. Not too much pain here. I also had the severely-eroded bones, but to my surprise I didn't have a lot of pain after surgery, even after they opened things up more. Just headaches here and there that excedrin 'tension headache' takes care of. I hope you feel better!
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<br />Thanks guys.
 
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