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Finally Decided to Do It - Reading, PA
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I have been contemplating a BR for many years, but...
libladyJuly 27, 2016
WORTH IT
I have been contemplating a BR for many years, but don't like pain, so couldn't make the decision to have the surgery. After dealing with health issues with my hubby (5 surgeries in a little over a year), I figured if he could do it, so could I. I proceeded to do some research and had a consultation with a surgeon who had previously operated on my finger. My surgery is scheduled for two weeks from today and I am really "looking forward" to it. I hope the pain will not be too bad, but I'll see, and deal with it at the time.
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August 4, 2016
Welcome to the community. The short term pain will be worth the results. I honestly did not have a ton on pain, it was more like tightness and super sore. Stay on top of the pain med dose and you will do well.
August 4, 2016
Thanks, Kimmers25. I'm feeling a lot better about my decision today. I think with having the pre-op consultation yesterday, it really hit me that it's going to happen.
August 5, 2016
Yes that really does help seeing the doctor for a consult. You are going to do just fine:)
October 9, 2016
Go for it my pain was not as bad ad the itching part of yhe healing process also :-)
October 9, 2016
Thanks, aneleh 3. I had my surgery back in August and you're right. There was hardly any pain for me. I didn't even fill the pain prescription that the doctor gave me. The itching, though...oh, my. So glad it finally ended. :)
UPDATED FROM liblady
5 days pre
Getting nervous
libladyAugust 3, 2016
In a little less than an hour, I go for my pre-op consultation. I have been looking forward to it all along, but this morning I got "that feeling" in the pit of my stomach. What am I doing; do I really want to go through this with all the pain and recovery time and so on? I DO, but the feeling's been there all day so far. My surgery is scheduled for August 9 and I'm still looking forward to it, so I guess I have pre-surgery jitters. Any suggestions for calming my mind?
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August 5, 2016
This is exactly how I feel and why I haven't yet had a br (I've thought about it for about 10 years). Anyone I've spoken to that has had it done has been extremely happy. I wish you the best of luck. Be brave!
August 5, 2016
Thanks, Smithjen100. I'm doing better today. I think it was a momentary thing, although it lasted most of the day. Once I "slept on it", I remembered why I want the BR.
August 5, 2016
Following since I get anxious too. Maybe ask for something to take the night before? I use Rescue Remedy when I feel overwhelmed. It's flower/herbal, and it may be psychosomatic, but I feel it helps. I'm near Allentown, and curious who you chose for your PS.
August 5, 2016
I chose Dr. Dooley of LaManna/Dooley Associates on Kenhorst Blvd in Reading. He had done a trigger finger surgery for me about 5 years ago and I liked him at that time.
August 5, 2016
I think my problem yesterday was a temporary thing, caused by my pre-op appointment. It made me realize that it's really going to happen. I'm a lot better today.
August 5, 2016
From what I've read on this site, most women are very pleased that they had the surgery. I hope you will be too! Mine will be this fall.
August 5, 2016
I have seen the same thing on post after post. Makes me look forward to being able to say the same. I hope you are pleased too, when your time comes.
September 28, 2016
Ok it's sept 27 how did it go Jow long were u in pain I so nervous Nov here in BC Canada
September 28, 2016
It went well. I spent the night in the hospital because I was afraid of pain, but it was not necessary. I had very little, and hardly had any pain meds. A couple of days relaxing, a slow start to my walking for exercise, and now I'm back to 6 miles a day, at 6 weeks post-op.
I understand being nervous pre-op, but you can do it. Remember all the reasons why you made the decision and good luck to you.
I understand being nervous pre-op, but you can do it. Remember all the reasons why you made the decision and good luck to you.
Had mine done 2 weeks ago, and it gets better and better. I am from York PA.