I wish I could help you. BCBS denied the uvula UPPP surgery because my sleep apnea was not severe enough. Like you, I wanted a one shot deal of getting it all done at once. I am 15 months post op from tonsil and septum surgery but I am snoring again. The liquid pain reliever that I got were Roxicet (liquid percocet/oxycodone) and Lortab Elixir (hydrocodone APAP). These made life bearable for the first few days. If you do not have these, please ask for one or the other at your post op visit on Monday.

As for the septum, please use the saline spray liberally because help the healing. You will feel much better after the teflon splints in your nose come out. Lastly, consider getting a cheap humifier from Walgreens or your local store. Moisture in the air will help some.

Roxicet is exactly what I have. I remember the doctor saying something a nasal spray, but he never prescribed it to me. All I have is Roxicet and amoxycillin. Should I have nasal spray too?

Hi there,

I did not have the uvula out, but I did have a deviated septum fixed, turbinate reduction and tonsills and adenoids removed on the 21st of March. I can say for the septum and turbinates that yes you will be congested like nothing before, it will make you sleep with your mouth open, and it will dry out your throat (mostly the scabs) and make you in even more pain. I suggest you set an alarm clock to wake you up everytime you can take the pain meds and drink as much fluid (water preferrably) as you can. The bleeding with my septum is still happening just not as much. After two weeks the doctor said I still had 40 % of healing to do, but I do have diabetes which makes me heal slower anyways. I didn't have the stents thank goodness but I did have stitches that drove me absolutely insane. They took 3 weeks to fall out and if I blew my nose too hard on one side the other side felt like I stabbed myself. Also, (yes more yuck) with the tonsills and the nose surgery I had EXTREME phelgm (mucus) that was full of scabs and blood that would choke me every now and them. It was thick, dark green, and bloody so do not be alarmed by this. It is normal and it will have scabbing. The tonsills I am sure you have read all about on this board. Each person is different. I had sort of a tough time recovering from all this and it took about 2 -3 weeks. I now feel pretty normal except for still feeling chugged up. I do not know what your doctor told you, but I was to use Afrin 2 times a day for a week to help with the congestion and use something similar to polysporin 2 times a day to help with the scabbing. After that time period, I was to use saline spray to help clear out the excess mucus in my sinuses and nose and blow often. I could not blow my nose for the first week. I could not have Roxicet (Liquids contain sugar bad for me) so I had to swallow the pills which was hard. I think that is about it. I hope that helps and best of luck to you. Oh, and I am 30 too, and 11 surgeries ( I think cause I have lost count) all the way to colon resection and on a scale of 1 to 10 in worst surgies to have, I would rate this one an 8 and the 3rd worst one I have had. Good luck.

You need over the counter Saline Nasal Spray that is available at the grocery or drug store. This will keep the sinuses moist and allow the healing to begin.

I took Roxicet for the first few days because it knocked me out but it also gave me that "opiate haze". The Lortab Elixir which is not as strong helped with the pain and I could function. Everyone is different, Lortab Elixir worked for me but other have better luck with Roxicet.