What's on your agenda for today?

April....I don't think they require you to go with no breakfast. Normally, a 6 hour fast is plenty enough. I just had a CT scan in the afternoon and I was told to eat breakfast and then fast.
 

Pappy said:
April....I don't think they require you to go with no breakfast. Normally, a 6 hour fast is plenty enough. I just had a CT scan in the afternoon and I was told to eat breakfast and then fast.
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Thanks Pappy for responding. I checked, it says nothing to eat for at least 8 hours prior, it's because I will be getting some light iv sedation. I'm pretty annoyed because my belly is quite empty. I'm definitely going to stop at the story before heading to the hospital. Those little crackers they give after the procedure, won't be enough, I might not be able to distinguish someones arm from a drumstick, so I better be prepared. :D I also hope, I don't wonder around here and haphazardly forget and stuff something into my mouth by reflex being a grazer and all.

Again thanks Pappy.
 
I was once refused an operation because I had drunk a glass of water..4 hours before..
 

Twixie said:
I was once refused an operation because I had drunk a glass of water..4 hours before..
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Yes Twixie, I've seen things like that happen. The first time, a couple of years ago when I first went to have this done, they almost refused me because I hadn't arranged to have someone come pick me up after, but, I agreed to have it done without sedation so they went ahead with it. Big mistake, but, best to make sure all the x and y's are checked, frankly some offices do a better job than others on being clear about what they expect you to do prior to and after. It really was my own fault in that situation, I thought they'd let me slip by, since they did in NY, but they weren't having it, rules have gotten a lot tighter over the years. But the eat and drink before could really have devastating consequences during a surgical procedure since you lack certain muscle reflex skills while you are under and could easily choke to death.
 
QS I would be scared too. I hope you like your new toothies! I hate mine, first thing to come out when I am home, except when I am eating. So if your coming over and you are not a close friend, call first.
I'll save my scary stories until you give the all clear. April hope all went well. I know the feeling. I was supposed to have surgery at 8AM one time and they held me over to 4PM and then knocked me out because I said I was going to leave. Of course no food, no water and no smokes for 16 hours they are lucky I didn't run out, not walk.
 
Let's all hope that everybody around April still has arms:) and that QS is all done and resting comfortably, as they say.

I had a long day and have another one coming up tomorrow so early to bed for me tonight. (I'm already in my jammies!)
 
Just plain me said:
QS I would be scared too. I hope you like your new toothies! I hate mine, first thing to come out when I am home, except when I am eating. So if your coming over and you are not a close friend, call first.
I'll save my scary stories until you give the all clear. April hope all went well. I know the feeling. I was supposed to have surgery at 8AM one time and they held me over to 4PM and then knocked me out because I said I was going to leave. Of course no food, no water and no smokes for 16 hours they are lucky I didn't run out, not walk.
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Thanks JPM, I'm doing fine, posted here for a minute while I gorged myself on food when I first arrived home and then went in for a long nap as I wasn't able to keep my eyes open, that sedative was still working magic. Can't blame Michael Jackson for wanting it on a regular basis, that's some good stuff.

GeorgiaXplant said:
Let's all hope that everybody around April still has arms:) and that QS is all done and resting comfortably, as they say.

I had a long day and have another one coming up tomorrow so early to bed for me tonight. (I'm already in my jammies!)
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LOL, I did tell the nurse she might not want to drape her arm across me again. :danger: She's been warned. :drool1:

Thank you both, nice to know someone was thinking of me. :thankyou1:
 
My extraction was rescheduled due to a spike in my blood pressure that happens whenever I see any kind of doctor, but seeing the Novocain needle on his tray drove it thru the roof!
 
Good morning. Ralphy, but but but...the next time you go won't it spike again?

April, glad all went okay and that the nurse still has her arm. Well...we think she does, doesn't she?

Maybe we'll hear from QS today. Hope all went well with her, too.
 
NOt much... just chilling out and recuperating from my oral surgery... It was pretty intense.. 8 teeth, and bone remodeing. I have my new immedicate dentures... It feels like I have an entire set of my grandsons Legos in my mouth. I'm not in pain.. I'm taking Ibuprofen and Tramadol.. I haven't tried eating yet... kind of scared to.
 
AprilT said:
I'm scheduled for a medical procedure (facet injections,) requires local anesthesia and right now I'm hungry as heck. I need to reread the prep info to see how long before if I can have something, it's 9:24 am here now, my procedure's not scheduled till around 3, so I'm going to see if I can have something prior to. Never again will I accept an afternoon appt that requires me to have to not eat. I'm so hungry.
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I didn't see this post until now. I get those facet injections every 6 months. The first time that I had them were intense because i made it out to be worse than what it really is. Is there any pain? Yes, maybe about 10 seconds worth. I was never told to eat or not to eat before or after the injections. Mine were done under a fluoroscope. I never quite understood why the surgeon gave me a shot of lidocaine. It's when he sticks that needle into the facet is when the pain hits. Like I said, it lasts about ten to twenty seconds, depending on how long it takes him to place the needle while watching the fluoroscope. Then, it generally takes until the third day before I feel any relief. I have been doing this since 2010. The first two time that I had the injections hurt really bad. I get them on the left and right sides.
 
AprilT said:
Thanks Pappy for responding. I checked, it says nothing to eat for at least 8 hours prior, it's because I will be getting some light iv sedation. I'm pretty annoyed because my belly is quite empty. I'm definitely going to stop at the story before heading to the hospital. Those little crackers they give after the procedure, won't be enough, I might not be able to distinguish someones arm from a drumstick, so I better be prepared. :D I also hope, I don't wonder around here and haphazardly forget and stuff something into my mouth by reflex being a grazer and all.

Again thanks Pappy.
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I never had any anesthesia for these injections. My surgeon doesn't believe in them. He says that every time a person receives anesthesia, it kills off brain cells. My cousin's husband is a nurse anesthetist, and he said that's a bunch of bunk. The shots aren't all that bad. Just lay there and relax. I have been through worse when I was shot in Vietnam. It felt like my shoulder was on fire. It was so hot that I kept looking at it and the Medic told me not to look at it.
 
QuickSilver said:
NOt much... just chilling out and recuperating from my oral surgery... It was pretty intense.. 8 teeth, and bone remodeing. I have my new immedicate dentures... It feels like I have an entire set of my grandsons Legos in my mouth. I'm not in pain.. I'm taking Ibuprofen and Tramadol.. I haven't tried eating yet... kind of scared to.
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Poor QS..was it as bad as you thought it would be?
 
We are supposed to have a freeze tonight.....I have two big plants on the patio that I could not move in, I'll have to wrap them up and I have to pickup my mom at the senior center in a nearby town late this afternoon....and that's all my 'have to's' for the day.
 
Planning to double up on the meds for next appointment next week. Hope others are doing well from their procedures...
 
Twixie said:
Poor QS..was it as bad as you thought it would be?
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Very little pain during the procedure... the shots were the worst.. I must have had over a dozen of them.. Then of course lots of pressure and noise.. crunching and scraping.. Then when she put in my new top plate, and my bottom plate I immediately began to gag.. and gag and gag.... But today I have both plates in. I can drink from a glass, but I haven't tried chewing yet... I also talk funny... I have to practice speaking with the new choppers. On the bright side... my teeth are beautiful... staight and pretty and white... I love them... Hoping they become as functional as they are pretty.
 
I should think it is going to take some practice..when I had my back teeth done..I had about 6 shots..which went fine..but on the sixth one right at the back of my mouth, it felt like a hot poker..very painful..I felt that something had gone wrong...and it had..

He had put the injection into a facial nerve and left me with an agonising pain called ''trigeminal neuralgia''
 
Heading for the cemetery in about a half hour. Normally, they always had the taps and flag lowering at 11:00 a.m., but today they are going at 12 noon because of the parade that was held for the first time in almost 20 years. The parade is only expected to last a half hour and is mainly made up of high school bands, so they are starting it at 11:00 a.m. and are already underway. I wished I could have gone, but I have to be here until 11:30 for my wife because she needs to have her packing in her jaw changed now, by me, where she had a molar dug out last evening. I love hearing the old war songs played by the high school bands. It is so Americana.
 
oldman said:
I never had any anesthesia for these injections. My surgeon doesn't believe in them. He says that every time a person receives anesthesia, it kills off brain cells. My cousin's husband is a nurse anesthetist, and he said that's a bunch of bunk. The shots aren't all that bad. Just lay there and relax. I have been through worse when I was shot in Vietnam. It felt like my shoulder was on fire. It was so hot that I kept looking at it and the Medic told me not to look at it.
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The very first time I had them, I had 8 of them, maybe yours were different in some way from what or how mine were administered, but, they were quite painful without the anesthesia, which doesn't knock you out or anything it just relaxes you, there are various kinds they use, you still feel the pinch of the needle, but, you just don't care as much. ;) I don't know how many needles you get on your visits, but if you were to get 8, that's a total of at least 16 needles being inserted and that was my first experience. And yes, you are required to not eat after midnight or at least 8 hours prior, why you weren't told this is beyond me.

One or two needles might not be so bad, but my first experience I assure you was through the roof and they told me it would be as they suggested I reschedule for when I could get someone to give me a ride home. They don't normally give a series of 8 in one sitting, but, they were doing both sides of my spine at that time. I've since had it done only with a mild anesthesia since, and this time only on the left. I've also had nerve burnings done. Plus I'm needle phobic, so, I'm pretty worked up by the time I'm ready for the procedure even though I have a poker face, so no one is aware of just how much anxiety I'm feeling in anticipation of the needles. Well maybe my blood pressure gives me away somewhat. Frankly, I hate the IV needle insertion just as much as any of the others.

Brain cells, what brain cells, I've lost so many already, what's a few more every few months. All the other stuff, including some of the air, people take into their bodies on a daily basis probably is doing as much harm. I ain't worried about more damage to my dwindling brain at this point. On my bad days, I still reckon I have more cells to spare than many people I engage with in conversations. Soon I'll just be on most people's level. j/k

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Quicksilver, glad you are resting back at home, I know how you feel, I've had such work done in the past and it will take time to adjust.
 
QuickSilver said:
Very little pain during the procedure... the shots were the worst.. I must have had over a dozen of them.. Then of course lots of pressure and noise.. crunching and scraping.. Then when she put in my new top plate, and my bottom plate I immediately began to gag.. and gag and gag.... But today I have both plates in. I can drink from a glass, but I haven't tried chewing yet... I also talk funny... I have to practice speaking with the new choppers. On the bright side... my teeth are beautiful... staight and pretty and white... I love them... Hoping they become as functional as they are pretty.
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Glad it went well and you have purty teeth. :)
 
I've been in the big city all day long. Got our international drivers licences, and did tons of shopping. Serious calories today but I needed it. Too many low calorie days in a row slows metabolism especially with all my heavy workouts.
 
Ralphy have them put you to sleep. My husband had this and was so angry at me when I woke him up. Said "What are you doing they are trying to put me to sleep and you are waking me up!" Didn't realize it was all over and the Dr. had told me to wake him up and take him home.
 
Just plain me said:
Ralphy have them put you to sleep. My husband had this and was so angry at me when I woke him up. Said "What are you doing they are trying to put me to sleep and you are waking me up!" Didn't realize it was all over and the Dr. had told me to wake him up and take him home.
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I'm so sorry, I missed Ralphy's message, what was he having done?

Ralphy, hope all is well, I recheck to see what I missed, I was so consumed with me, me, me, I missed or forgot what was going on with you.
 
I've had a terrible horrible awful very bad day. Already have my jammies on and am going to hit the hay. Old people sometimes just wear out.

ETA: And I just plumb wore out for the day! April, thanx for the kind words. They go a long way, truly.
 

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