Personally, when I had my septum worked on, it was really
uncomfortable. There is no video about ear syringes-there is a video
about the neti pot that was posted. I'd just warn you: I got a nasty
post-op infection when I used an ear syringe. You can't really get them
clean or dry, and pseudomonas loves wet areas. In my opinion, if the
syringe effect is desired, I'd use a NeilMed rinse bottle--they sell
them at Walgreens, they're clear, can be easily disinfected with
vinegar and will dry between uses. Also, they explain how to use
them--because they're for sinuses, not ears. With ear bulb syringe, you
draw up the saline solution and squirt it up your nose and it should
run out the other side. After surgery, you may get bloody or colored
discharge. Most surgeons put you on post-op antibiotics to prevent
infection as you have raw areas and your cilia are not functioning
well.
 I agree that the recovery takes a long time. There's the immediate
recovery, and then the longer term healing.
 Possibly they used a topical anestheic on your nose, and it dulled
the pain for a day.
 After my experience, I'd avoid bulb syringes--the narrow neck and the
inability to see the inside makes them impossible to clean and you need
to be extra careful not to introduce bacteria into your recently
traumatized sinuses.
 Neti pots are easy to clean, but they deliver a low pressure flow,
and post op you may want more pressure to remove crusting.
 Feel better.
Judy