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So [livejournal.com profile] selenite is home, and we were discussing the varied things that could come of me going to a specialist for the coccyx problem. Surgery was mentioned, he was finding it worrisome, and I mentioned that the site [livejournal.com profile] technomom sent me to talked about it being done with a local. He hadn't realized that, thought it'd be general, although wondered if epidural was enough.

My opinion was that although I understand that they want to do surgery with as low a level of anesthesia as is feasible, that personally, I'd rather be out for such a thing. After all, I'd be bored to tears. I just know they wouldn't let me read. Or knit. [livejournal.com profile] selenite was amused at the idea of them trying to sterilize a book or yarn to take it into the ER. I figured you could do it with worsted weight cotton, and I could just work on a facecloth or something. That'd be an interesting history for a knitted piece! I told [livejournal.com profile] selenite just think, I could give it to someone! "I knit this while they amputated my coccyx. I thought of you." What a way to tell someone they're a pain in the ass!

Now see, other people would be all dignified about this sort of problem, and never mention it. But no, not us. I'm at least going to get all the humor out of it I can.

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Date: 2005-07-22 01:11 am (UTC)
archangelbeth: An egyptian-inspired eye, centered between feathered wings. (Default)
From: [personal profile] archangelbeth
*giggle*

If they could deal with me going yarp, yarp during the c-section (I had an epidural for that), then they could at least deal with a book on tape or iPod. If an epidural worked for them cutting open my belly, you'd likely be fine with one. (Properly administered and all.) You can also tell the anesthesiologist if you start to feel anything, that way.

(It was funky. I could feel my toes, but from ankles to ribs? Nada. I was poking at my stomach and going, "Woah, numb!" on the way to the operating theater.)

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Date: 2005-07-22 01:38 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] maggieallen.livejournal.com
I'm too tired & hot to call & talk about surgery (Mike may be an expert on back problems-although a little further north than your problem!) but I wish you a very speedy recovery from whatever action you decide to take. My only word (sentence) of advice is to take lots of time afterwards. The recovery part should not be rushed. I'm glad the two of you are having a sense of humor about it--Pain in the Ass cries out for a joke or two & I'm sure Karl is in full flow (when not being properly solicitous) (hope I spelled that right, don't know where spell check is on this) Much Love, Maggie--kisses to all!!

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Date: 2005-07-22 01:41 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] joyeuse13.livejournal.com
You know, it never occurred to me that one of the annoyances of a local anesthesia would be boredom. I always thought in terms of, "Dear god, I don't want to know what's going on!" But yeah, what are you supposed to do, chat w/ the surgeon?

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Date: 2005-07-22 04:04 pm (UTC)
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From: [personal profile] technomom
I'm with you. Boredom - UGH! For me, boredom also leaves room for panic attacks.

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