Re: removal of plates, screws

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Haven't had it, but until you hear from someone who has: Have heard

it's not a big deal from those who have, and from my surgeon

(regarding screws, anyhow, as I have no plates).

Good luck! I hope both of you will easily get rid of something that's

been bothering you.

Cammie

> > It has been a year and a half since my surgery. Results are

> > excellent, I couldnt have asked for it to go any better.

> >

> > However, the plates and screws on the right side of my face have

> been

> > effecting my sinuses pretty badly to the point I get re-occuring

> > infections and cant breath out of my right nostril.

> >

> > I'm going to have day surgery tomorrow to have the plate and

screw

> > removed.

> >

> > Has anyone ever gone through this? What is the pain level? How

long

> > does the procedure take? And finally are you swollen and bruised

> > afterwards, and if so for how long? I have a very important job

> > interview this coming Wednesday so I hope for the swelling to

have

> > gone down in 4-5 days. Is this possible?

> >

> > I need some re-assurance and some info from peopel who have had

> this

> > done. Thanks for your time guys.