cathee
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hi eveyone after reading the posts on this site loads before my op i
thought i would share my experience with you all. firstly i must
say i was so apprehensive about having the surgery done as i am very
wimpish...lol..but my advice to anyone needing the op is...IT'S A
DODDLE !!!!!
i had it done on thursday am, it is now monday am. I was told to
report to the day surgery unit at 8am which i duly did. I was asked
to change into an operating gown with my own dressing gown and
slippers on top. the nurse then came and did my blood pressure ect
and i was told to sit and read a mag till it was my turn. then the
surgeon came on ward rounds, she explained exactly what she was
going to do during the open carpal tunnel release and told me though
i would feel pressure and have the sensation that they were doing
something i would feel absolutely no pain. she also warned me that
during the operation i would have a cuff like the one they use to
read blood pressure on my upper arm which would be inflated quite
tightly during the operation, (in fact i found that to be the most
uncomfortable part of the whole procedure)
when it was my turn i was escorted down to the operating theatre and
asked to climb up onto the table by way of using a small two step
frame. i was then asked to lay back with both arms outstretched
onto little arm extension tables which they had attached to the main
table.then my arms were put into the cuffs which were uninflated at
this time and drapes were put in place. then the surgeon came in
and starting with my right hand painted it with iodine. she then
told me she was going to inject the anesthetic, this was done by one
injection at the base of my wrist, as she put the injection in it
stung a little and then i felt a sort of pressure in my palm as it
took effect. i was pleasantly surprised at the fact that only my
palms were numb i had for some reason thought my whole hand would be
numb. she then went round and did the same to my left hand. then
she came back round and after inflating the cuff performed the
procedure, though i could feel a bit of pressure and a sensation of
pulling -I FELT NO PAIN WHATSOEVER,the worst bit was when they
deflated the cuff and i got pins and needles in my arm/hand as the
circulation returned............ as i suffer from anxiety and panic
attacks i had wondered before hand how i would cope but the friendly
chatter of the nurses made it all easier and apart from an
occasional sensation of butterflies in my tummy i was fine. the
procedure took 11 minutes on each side from inflating to deflating
the cuff.
my hands were initially very bandaged i looked like i had boxing
gloves on, but these bandages were taken off on sat and i now just
have two little plasters one on each hand, five stitces in each
hand. using the loo was bothersome with the big bandages on i put
freezer bags over them but because you can use your fingertips it
was not half as bad as i thought it would be. since the big
bandages were taken off i have been using protective gloves over my
hands when using the loo. my hubby got these from the chemist for
me. i have found that i can do most small taks like making a cuo of
tea ect no problem at all it is only if i try and lift that i feel
some pain.
the nurse said i am not to drive till the stitches are removed, they
have to be in for 14 days.
i have needed no pain medication at all.
i have written this in case anyone else is about to have the op and
is like i was very scared, hope it is helpfull to someone.
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| Posted Mar 27, 2007, 10:15 pm |
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Dennis
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I need to have both hands done. I am seeing the surgeon on Monday morning. How long did it take before he did the procedure. I wasn't sure they could do both at the same time. I hope he can do both of mine, I'm in alot of pain, plus I have Ulner Tunnell in one arm. I hope you feel better and thanks for the information.
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Sherbee
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your info was nice to know. my doc said only one hand at a time. i got right hand done on 4/19. all went fine. got the 6 stitches out on thursday the 26. now my thumb area kinda has a burning feeling. or like i get a quick shock then its gone...are u having any side affects? oh hand still all swallon an bruised. left hand next.
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| Posted Apr 28, 2007, 1:42 am |
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aly259
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Hi
Thank you for your detailled account of the surgery and afterwards, I am due to have both hands done on Thursday and have been desperately trying to find some info particularly on what it will be like afterwards. I'm worried about the toilet situation but you have reassured me somewhat!!
How are your hands now? Do you notice much improvement? I have lost pretty much all grip in my fingers and keep dropping things so hoping for that to improve at least!
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| Posted Apr 28, 2009, 7:12 pm |
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ranvijay71
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hi
They usully don't use "general anesthesia" but use a mixture of drugs to put you in a condition where you don't remember or care what goes on. This is for most people much better. Local anesthetic for bunion surgery can be uncomfortable because of several things. You can hear the bone cutting, which for most people is very disturbing. You also tend to be more fidgety. Also, you can become very uncomfortable lying in the same position for a long surgery )depending on the type of surgery it can be 3-5 hours for both) Also, they usually use a tourniquet to decrease blood into the surgery site. This can become very uncomfortable as well.
I would ask you why you are having both feet done at the same time. This is usually a bad idea as you will not have a good leg to stand on during recuperation.
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Justinc.lopez
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I too have the same question... waiting for replies
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