So i go back to the foot doctor on the 16th and we are going to get him to do surgury on my foot in feburary rather then april. Its been popping and hurting me so bad. Ya i know after i have surgury i will be in a lot of pain but that wont be the whole 8 weeks that i am in a cast. He ) the doctor ) told me they would have to cut out bone and ligament and screw a bone to something and do skin graphs. Kinda ( actually really ) scared.
Relax, breath.
Local or general anesthesia?
It is scary, no doubt.
I had a completely ruptured Achilles tendon that had to be surgically repaired. Not quite the same thing as foot surgery on dense tissue, but recovery procedure and time were about the same. There's nothing I can say to make it less scary but it's something you just have to get through. You'll be fine.
I went general. Was out like a light and woke up with no recollection of anything. Again, soft tissue surgery but it wasn't nearly as painful, post surgery, as I thought it would be. I was just happy to not be sitting there with a non-functional lower leg anymore.
Best wishes, keep us posted!
i think it will be general but im not sure
You wake up (what felt like 5 minutes later for me) feeling nice and loopy. Nobody's going to hold anything you say at that point against you.
Tell them you see unicorns, even if you don't. Their expressions will be priceless.
Okay, bad advice. Don't do any of that.
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LOL. ya i had surgury on my foot one other time because i had a site change needle stuck in my foot for 2 weeks. not fun
Ouch!!
Hey, so you're a veteran now! Nothing to it, well, except a little pain and recovery.
I think, I seriously told the nurse I was seeing Elvis. Can't be sure of anything though.
LOL that made me laugh
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I agree w/ FHS about the general anesthetic being pretty quick and the procedure was painless when I had an umbilical hernia (my "innie" turned into an "outie" and the doctor fixed it...). It was supposed to be "a little cut" but turned out to be more complex and a 4" scar. It was like falling asleep but faster.
I had fairly major knee surgery years ago and just remember that every day you'll feel better and better. The procedure will be over before you know it and I am sure you'll get good pain meds. Make sure you let people know if you're in pain and treat the pain before it becomes unbearable (don't wait!)
Most importantly, make sure that the health care professionals listen to you regarding your diabetes management. Keeping your BGs in a good range will ensure you heal up better. Unfortunately, too many hospitals/health care professionals are idiots when it comes to managing diabetes, particular T1. Make sure that you are forceful if you know something (for you) works in terms of keeping your BGs in range. If they want to treat your diabetes in a way that makes you feel uncomfortable (or that you know just won't work), SPEAK UP!! When it comes to your diabetes, you're the expert.
if this surgery fixes a foot that is hurting, then let's do it. they will give you plenty of painkillers I'm sure. you'd be crazy if you weren't scared. please let us know what day it's going to be, Anna. I'll be thinking of you.
thanks marie. and congrats on winning the award thing. u deserve it
I've had podiatrists hacking on my feet and toes for 4 years now. I am fortunate (a weird way to look at it) to have bad enough neuropathy that I don't feel the minor stuff. But they put you out for surgery and the joy juice they use is rather pleasant, actually. The worst part for me is always an IV, but again we're lucky in a weird way because diabetics are usually not so terrified of needles as the rest of humanity. The cast will be inconvenient, but if you have all this done now, you'll be ready for some summer fun. You can do this. (But you're under no obligation to like it.)
Was wondering what was happening with your foot.
Surgery is always scary. You're going to be fine. Actually, better than fine because you'll pain free & dancing. You're young & will heal quickly. Painkillers are a godsend. Don't be shy about asking for what you need when you hurt. No point in toughing it out. Pain pumps are great for serious pain.
Scared is normal. In fact I wopuld be concerned if you weren’t scared. But I bet that a few months after II when all the healing is done, you will look back and be so happy you had the surgery.
Anna, as Gerri said please let us know when the surgery is. Gonna be sending you tons of good energy. Take whatever pain meds they give you, if it gets away from you it's hard to get back under control.
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Huh?
I think Terry is "seconding" MBP's suggestion that you make sure your health care professionals listen to you regarding your diabetes management?