my first sinus surgery (i've had 7) was fine.. ask your doctor is he leaves in packing or not after the surgery. i really prefer not to have packing if at all possible. Especially with your first one, i doubt he'll need to pack. thats my only complaint...otherwise, like what everyone else has said..no biggie! number one piece of advice: use a nedi pot or neilmed with salt water... it helps get the crusts out so well.. and its gross, but youll be tempted- dont pick! hahah, goodluck!