Patient Testimonials

With tens of thousands of patients worldwide who have had surgery with Balloon Sinuplasty™ technology, and hundreds more experiencing it each day, there are many success stories. These former chronic sinusitis sufferers have experienced immediate and long-term relief, better quality of life, and a more active lifestyle following the procedure.

Below are just a few of the success stories shared by patients who have benefited from Balloon Sinuplasty™ technology. If you have a success story to tell, please share your story.

After my NFL football career, when I wasn’t working out every day of my life, my sinus problems started to magnify. When I was at work broadcasting, I started having severe post nasal drip and started taking allergy medicine and using nasal pumps.

- Marshall Faulk, NFL MVP, Superbowl Champion, Broadcaster

Before surgery with Balloon Sinuplasty™ technology, a typical day would start with a headache, sinus congestion, and ear fullness. Sometimes my sinuses were so swollen that I’d go out in the cold air to have them shrink, or place ice packs on my head. Since surgery with Balloon Sinuplasty™ technology, my life has improved 100%. Now, I wake up in the morning and do normal things like everyone else does. I make my morning coffee, and eat and drink whatever I want to. I don’t have to worry about anything, and I feel like a regular person!

- Carrie M., Courtroom Clerk

I had sinus surgery using Balloon Sinuplasty™ technology ten months ago. The results have been truly awesome, and recovery after the surgery was fast and painless. Besides getting over the effects of general anesthesia, I did not experience any post-operative discomfort. I was totally amazed. Immediately following the procedure, I noticed how well I was able to breathe. My sinuses felt like a wind tunnel! Ten months later, my sinuses are still properly draining and I’ve stopped taking nasal sprays. I haven’t stopped bragging about the results!

- Evelyn H., Operating Room Nurse Manager

I had five previous sinus surgeries before surgery with Balloon Sinuplasty™ technology. After these prior surgeries, my face was bruised, I had a lot of bleeding, and I was in a lot of pain. In contrast, right after surgery with Balloon Sinuplasty™ technology, I woke up and felt great. When I walked out of the building an hour or two after my surgery to go home, I could smell that there was a fire close by! I was amazed at how quickly after the surgery I was able to breathe. It’s been a year and a half since the surgery, and I have felt awesome!

- Sally M., 5th Grade Teacher/Caregiver to young son

When I was having problems with sinusitis, I would feel embarrassed, because my patients were seeing me to get better, not to get sick. I didn't feel like going out at night, and didn't always have energy for my five young grandsons. Since the surgery with Balloon Sinuplasty™ technology, I have energy to work a full day and go out at night. It’s made a tremendous difference in how I approach my life. As for my patients who are suffering from chronic sinusitis, aren't responding to medical therapy, and have the blockage like I had - I don't hesitate to recommend surgery with Balloon Sinuplasty™ technology.

- Sherwin G., Allergist

Before I had surgery with Balloon Sinuplasty™ technology, people would say to me, “You always have a cold,” because I was always congested. I had difficulty breathing, sometimes couldn’t talk on the phone at work, and had complete loss of taste and smell. Since surgery with Balloon Sinuplasty™ technology, my breathing has been 100% better. I can actually close my mouth and breathe at the same time, and I speak on the phone with much more clarity. It’s also nice to sit down to a meal and enjoy the smell and taste of my food.

- Susan C., Realtor/Salesperson