Question:
Has any one pre-op had sinus problems that went away post-op after weight loss?

In the past 5 or so years and the addition of 70 pounds or so I have had bad sinus problems and was wondering if weight was a factor. Has anyone noticed sinus problems clearing up after weight loss?    — Dave H. (posted on September 13, 2003)

September 13, 2003
I have al;ways had sinus problms, even when I lost a major amount of weight 15 years ago. Now that I am thinking about it, I have had far fewer episodes post op. Hmmmm . Not a bad sthing since the only thing that really helps is Motrin which post ops should not take.
   — Fixnmyself

September 13, 2003
Boy that describes me, it was horrible. Twice yearly severe sinus infections, I would get so sick, and end up on antibiotics. All went away:) <P> My surgeon says my GERD would contaminate my sinuses and cause my problem. EVERYONE really likes this. Sinus problems caused severe loud cough that bugged everyone.
   — bob-haller

September 13, 2003
Sinuses definitely better. But I think it's because I don't have a lot of the foods anymore that used to trigger them.
   — mrsmyranow

September 13, 2003
I have to agree with Bob, the Gerd is a major contributing factor in snoring, sinus problems and coughing. Mine went away as well.
   — Karen Renee

September 13, 2003
Something certainly has improved. I had year round chronic thick drainage down my throat. This has been a pretty bad year for seasonal sinus issues for most people but it is the first year in many that I have not taken any allergy meds and I do not have near the drainage as I used to. I'll take it whether it came along with the weight loss or not.
   — zoedogcbr