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stephj1216
stephj1216 Posts: 75 Member
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Has anyone else had sinus surgery? How long did it keep you from exercising?

I myself had the procedure done this past Thursday, 10/11. I woke up to NO sense of taste or smell. That said, without my sense of taste, I am kind of turned off from food. I've lost almost 5 pounds since the procedure due to just not eating as much. I am also unable to do any kind of strenuous activity so running is out. :(

Anyone else suffer from no taste or smell after having this done? Also what are some gentle exercises I can do while I am waiting for clearance from the DR to start exercising again?

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  • trackstack
    trackstack Posts: 174 Member
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    I've never had any sinus issues but maybe these links will help. The first one is official medical opinion, the second is a few crossfit people talking about their experiences. Hope it helps.

    http://www.medtronic.com/patients/sinus-infections/life-after/index.htm.


    http://board.crossfit.com/archive/index.php/t-41057.html
  • The_Enginerd
    The_Enginerd Posts: 3,982 Member
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    What procedure did you have done? My girlfriend had surgery to have her turbinates reduced and a septoplasty and she was down for a couple of weeks. I don't remember her saying anything about losing taste or smell though. Her sense of smell is MUCH better now though.

    edit: It took 3-4 months for her to be at 90%.
  • jerbear67
    jerbear67 Posts: 247 Member
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    I had sinus surgery in high school. I had the roto-route and polyps removed. I wasn't able to do any physical activity, ie, go to the gym, swim, bike out side, lift weights, play spots for about 8 weeks while everything healed. After about 2 weeks I was able to go for walks around the block and ride the stationary bike at home.

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