Snoreplasty

[NASMTrainer]

Was wondering if any of you have had this done or know somebody that has? If so, what were the results.

Thanks

[Bang]

i could use it, but like I tell my wife, i can't hear it, so I don't know.

I'm not sure what all it entails,, I knew someone who got their entire lower jaw re-aligned. She said it definitely helped her snore because it opened up the passageways.. but it also made her look like an entirely different person.

~Bang

[HighOnHendrix]

Have you seen a doctor about it? If you think you snore bad enough to have sleep apnea, you should do a sleep study. It's likely they will have you do something less radical than surgery. My wife did one and they recommended a CPAP machine. It has worked wonders for her. Hard to get used to but worth the effort.

[Predicto]

Don't do it. It is dangerous, it is painful, it is expensive, and it usually doesn't work. My brother had that surgery and it did nothing for him.

If you have an apnea problem, see a doctor and get a CPAP machine.

[polywog999]

I had a septoplasty last summer. I used to quit breathing in my sleep. I don't do that anymore, now I sleep great. I can breath too. I am completely healed from it. Insurance paid for the whole thing.

[joeknows]

from what i understand on the subject <im a baaad snorer> is that it is more often than not caused by over sized adenoids. i suggest consulting with an ear nose and throat specialist before taking any other type of action. having your adenoids. removed is much less dangerous and recovery time is VERY quick.

[Predicto]

from what i understand on the subject <im a baaad snorer> is that it is more often than not caused by over sized adenoids. i suggest consulting with an ear nose and throat specialist before taking any other type of action. having your adenoids. removed is much less dangerous and recovery time is VERY quick.

If it adenoid surgery, then I have no objections.

If it is surgery on the back of your throat - then it is bad news.

[joeknows]

If it adenoid surgery, then I have no objections.

If it is surgery on the back of your throat - then it is bad news.

well im not sure what snoreplasty involves ... adenoids i guess would be considered back of the throat i dunno for sure... they are located basically on the back of the throat but behind the sinuses... it is a routine surgery and really nothing to be worried about. i think it is a safer alternative for sure when compared to sinus/ nose surgery or even worse, like someone mentioned, jaw realignment.

my point is that adenoids are probably the biggest contributor to snoring and apnea than anything else. at least that is what i have read on the subject. i have considered doing a sleep study because i KNOW i snore because i have woken myself up before, plus i am 99% sure i have apnea.

---------- Post added December-29th-2010 at 05:36 PM ----------

to the OP.... have you tried breathe right strips? from what i hear they do really work...

[Predicto]

well im not sure what snoreplasty involves ... adenoids i guess would be considered back of the throat i dunno for sure... they are located basically on the back of the throat but behind the sinuses... it is a routine surgery and really nothing to be worried about. i think it is a safer alternative for sure when compared to sinus/ nose surgery or even worse, like someone mentioned, jaw realignment.

my point is that adenoids are probably the biggest contributor to snoring and apnea than anything else. at least that is what i have read on the subject. i have considered doing a sleep study because i KNOW i snore because i have woken myself up before, plus i am 99% sure i have apnea.

---------- Post added December-29th-2010 at 05:36 PM ----------

to the OP.... have you tried breathe right strips? from what i hear they do really work...

They don't work that well for many people.

I have done my sleep studies and I have apnea. My throat muscles relax too much when I sleep on my back or side, the throat passage closes, and I gasp for air all night. It has nothing to do with my adenoids, and opening my nose more with breath strips does not help a bit.

It is a serious thing, and OP should visit the doctor.

[joeknows]

They don't work that well for many people.

I have done my sleep studies and I have apnea. My throat muscles relax too much when I sleep on my back or side, the throat passage closes, and I gasp for air all night. It has nothing to do with my adenoids, and opening my nose more with breath strips does not help a bit.

It is a serious thing, and OP should visit the doctor.

i can see why strips dont work for you. yeah i would suggest for sure seeing the doctor. they can help identify the cause im sure. i was just mentioning the adenoids because of what i have read, but if the problem is apnea then yeah adenoids prolly have nothing to do with it then.

[China]

Don't do it. It is dangerous, it is painful, it is expensive, and it usually doesn't work. My brother had that surgery and it did nothing for him.

If you have an apnea problem, see a doctor and get a CPAP machine.

Which procedure did your brother have? Injection snoreplasty?

I agree that if you have sleep apnea or a serious snoring problem you should see a doctor. There are various options, some surgical, not all of which should be summarily dismissed.

http://www.sleepapnea.org/resources/pubs/snoring.html

[pjfootballer]

I had the surgery done for 2 reasons. I snored loud (I'm not even overweight) and I had a deviated septum. I literally could not breath out of the right nostril.

I had the sleep tests done. First was to see what my symptoms were. Then they did a CPAP test to see if I could tolerate it. While I could tolerate the CPAP moderately, I refused to wear it. I'm a side sleeper and I just don't really see how anyone can get a good nights sleep with that contraption on their head. I told my doc to do whatever it takes to get the insurance to pay for it.

He went in, fixed my septum and he said he did "something" to my "turbinates" (whatever the hell they are.) He also did the throat scraping to open up my passageway. He took out my uvula (little thing that hangs in the back of your throat) to minimize vibration.

It took about 2 weeks to recover fully. The nose was fine (no pain, minimal bleeding). I had to do the nose rinse for about 6 weeks. I actually like to do the nose rinse now. The throat was painful. Not going to lie. It was like having double strep throat. But the good news was, I lost 17 lbs (I needed to lose about 15 to get back in shape).

Now, I can breath better. I find myself breathing through my nose more and I have less chapped lips in the winter time. My wife says I don't snore anymore, but I still making breathing noise when on my back, so it wasn't a complete success. Also, whenever I get a cold, I NEVER get stopped up. My nose cannot close completly no matter how bad the cold is.

All in all, the individual results will vary. I'm glad I did it. No way I'd wear that damn CPAP. Too uncomfortable. And as quiet as the machines are, they still make noise. Go over everything with your doctor. If it is a health issue, check with your insurance company to see what they cover. They'd rather pay for a 1 time surgery, rather than risk long term health issues that they would have to pay for later in your life.

CPAPs suck!!!!

[Skins_Fan82]

to the OP.... have you tried breathe right strips? from what i hear they do really work...

my father swears by those things, said they worked wonders for him. Now my mom can sleep.

[Predicto]

I have gotten used to the CPAP, and I sleep on my side. :whoknows:

[Dan T.]

No Snoreplasty for me, but my wife says I could use a Fartectomy.

[NASMTrainer]

Thanks for all the input guys. I had the sleep test a few years back but they said I was just snoring, no apnea, which is a good thing but the snoring has gotten louder and louder over the years, my wife and I now sleep in seperate rooms. NOT GOOD. Just looking for ways to make it right, I guess the Dr. is my next step. Thanks again.

[pjfootballer]

I have gotten used to the CPAP, and I sleep on my side. :whoknows:

Sorry to rebump this thread. I forgot about it. That's great that you can tolerate it. I don't want to be tied down like that. I wore a head gear when I was younger with braces and it was uncomfortable to me. Like I told him, go over everything with your doctor. The surgery is not for everyone. It was pretty successful for me.