I was recommended to see Dr. Sikand and his team in March of 2019. I have lived here in the Las…read moreVegas area since 2010 ( 9 years July 1st) and ever since I moved here, my health has taken a nasty turn. I have had allergies so bad, just the most tired I have ever been,and constantly getting bad sinus infections that would drain down my throat to my lungs and i'd get bronchitis, all the time. I would never be completely well. I would get sick, they'd give me some antibiotics, sometimes some steroid pills to open up my airways and sometimes a shot to open up my sinus airways. This never worked. As a result of the band-aids being put on these issues, i have gained 50lbs over 9 years. As you know, these things increase your appetite or make you gain weight because yow already feel horrible and you are not able to move around like you'd like. Some of it is diet but a lot of it is the medications. The doctors are trying to help, this is not to blame. This is my story.
Upon seeing my allergist, Dr. Fredrick Herman, a good doctor out here you guys) He recommended I see Dr. Sikand. Now, mind you, I had been sick off and on really bad for a whole year at this point. bronchitis, bronchitis, and asthmatic bronchitis. All due to sinus infections and an immune illness that does not help at all. I was really not interested in any more doctors. I didn't want to see anything or be seen.
I talked with my parents and they were cheering me on to see Dr. Sikand. I got there and I was so nervous. To be honest, i was over everything. Nobody was going to fix the brain fog, the lethargy, the headaches, the ear aches, the constant cough and time off work.
First of all, before I even went to the office his front desk had called me. The girls that work that front desk are the best people. They are kind, they are nice and if they don't know, they will call me back shortly with an answer .
I got to the appointment a few minutes as requested. I was seen right away. The nurse numbed my nasal. passages ( i couldn't taste anything so whatever lady go ahead.) Dr. Sikand came in and introduced himself. My fear was being dismissed again. At first I thought I was being interrogated, but they needed my information so they could help me. I had to calm down. I was given a CT scan ( great machine, not claustrophobic at all,Takes about 1 minute if they have to adjust you. I am a shorty)
Dr. Sikand had a better idea of what was going on after loading up my CT Scan. I had a slightly deviated septum but mostly my sinuses were swollen shut and my turbinates were severely swollen as well, causing oxygen to not get to through properly. I was snoring and not sleeping well at all. He talked to me about the "ballon" sinuplasty. It is not a nose job, this is a sinus opening and it would help me breathe better and a turbinate modification so that i could sleep better.
I left feeling a little better. Still not on board, but after talking to my parents and Dr. Herman, I was ready. I made an appointment with Jasmine for the out patient sinuplasty. People, let me tell you about Jasmine. She is excellent. She books the surgery, is in the operating office ( yes it's done onsite) with you and holding your hand the whole time. I know because i was awake the whole time, but sedated nicely. She answered all my questions. She was professional and she is a really wonderful person. I was so grateful to her being there. The other girls are exactly the same way. All of the ladies deserve a raise or lunch on the bosses or something.
Okay let me wrap this up. On April 15, 2019 I had my procedure. They called me right away. My family was there with me. However, they went outside to the parking lot because it was a bit cold in the lobby.
I went in, had taken the medicine prescribed as directed on this lovely sheet of paper they give you for prep, and we were off. The procedure is recorded for medical purposes for Dr. Sikand. I couldn't sleep but i did stay nice and quiet and relaxed.
When I was done, the nice nurses lead me to a room for post op with paper work and instructions. I went right home after having a stop to get a sandwich so I could take my pain pills right away. My head felt like i had ever tooth in my mouth drilled. I did not have any sore throat so that was good. I heard about the sore throat. I bought popsicles just in case.
I took a week off of work to recover. They said it takes about 1-3 days but I know me, I heal slower. I saw the doctor 6 weeks after and he said i was doing well with my nose rinse and everything. I still had some healing to go.. After another 3 weeks I saw him again and he gave me the all clear for summer activities!
Right now I am at 90 percent. I feel good and some days are a lil sore but other than that I can breathe, I can sleep, and I am able to resume my normal activities. No more brain fog either. I can never thank Dr. Sikand and his team enough for their help and patience with me.
