I would like to know of the experience with the surgery, did it help? How long were you incapacitated?
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Answer by TeriR
Hello. I had the uvula and excess soft palate tissue that had developed from frequent sinus infections removed to stop snoring and sleep apnea. My doctor told me it had only a 50/50 chance of stopping the sleep apnea. Fortunately, I landed in the good 50%, and no longer have a problem with sleep apnea. My husband says there's still a bit of what he would call snoring, but it's actually more a little sinus noise. With the uvula gone, there's nothing in the back of the throat to vibrate and make the loud noise usually associated with snoring.
Other than being in pain and not being able to talk very well, I was only incapacitated for about two days. However, I also had a deviated septum repair at the same time. Having both nose and throat surgery meant that I was in more pain and incapacitated longer.
All in all, I'd do it again in a heartbeat. It's been very good for my health.
Good luck!
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