Evelyn H.

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!

There’s no comparison between conventional sinus surgery and surgery with Balloon Sinuplasty™ technology. I had conventional sinus surgery about a year prior to undergoing treatment with Balloon Sinuplasty™ technology. I was left with packing in both nostrils for a week, pain, headaches, and required daily irrigations. I had weekly follow-up visits to the doctor’s office for a month, where I experienced the discomfort of having nasal packing removed and re-packed. I was also out of work for three weeks.

With the Balloon Sinuplasty™ technology, I had the surgery on a Friday morning and was back to work on the following Tuesday. My down time was minimal, and I only had one post-op visit to the doctor. I required no nasal packing, no pain medication, and experienced no headaches, swelling or bruising following the surgery with Balloon Sinuplasty™ technology. With my responsibilities on the job as an operating room nurse manager, I was thrilled to be back at work so soon after the procedure!

To this day, I share with friends and family my experience with Balloon Sinuplasty™ technology, and I’ve encouraged those in need of sinus surgery to explore this option with their healthcare provider. I’m glad I did!