Surgery Wednesday
 

I am having surgery Wednesday. It's not going to be an easy one, not a one day thing. They do know I have RSD and they intend to do a block before surgery. I will talk to the Anesteologist before I go into surgery.

They will go in at 3 different places with laproscopy and then make an incision to cut a nerve.

I had my pre-op today and she did tell me that I would not come home until my surgeon and PCP felt it was ok. I feel like I am in pretty good hands so whatever comes out of it, I feel it's meant to be. Hopefully it will be successful in stopping this left side pelvic pain.

I know a lot of people on here don't believe in surgery for RSD patients, but you just do what is needed when the time comes.

Ada

I hope everything goes as planned, Ada! I thought the cutting of nerves was taboo, is this nerve causing RSD pain? What I recall is the anesteologist and or the surgeon has to really numb the nerve in order to minimize spreading even if you are in a deep sleep?

Best of luck with your surgery ! My pain mgmt Doc has told me if I have any elective surgeries he wanted to be involved with discussing my RSD with surgeons , treating physician , etc. . He also mentioned he would talk with the anesteologist to administer a dosage of ketamine during the procedure if possible . Just some things to consider , as only you know what is best for your situation....Take care and once again good luck !

Ada, like I said before, good luck with your surgeries. Try and put yiur mind in some completely relaxing place as they put you under, that might help relax you.
Try and see your insides getting the attention they need, maybe try to imagine them being healthy , just a thought. I wish you the very best care possible and hopefully a real difference in your pain. Good Luck.
Wendy

Hi
 

RUReady, my PCP is my RSD Dr. He has been the whole time. He knows what we are doing and will be in to check on me and a phone call away the whole time. He has actually assisted in a couple of my surgeries to see what was going on in me. My surgeon has been seeing me for 3 months so he knows my whole situation and is very up on things too. The last surgery I had, they filled the area full of lidocaine because it was too high up on my neck for a block and it worked.

Jim, this nerve is not causing the RSD pain. It's causing nerve pain. One spot so they pretty much know it's the culprit.

Wendy, I do just that. I have a positive attitude about this surgery. I know I am in good hands.

We'll see.

Thanks for the prayers. Those I will take all you have.

Ada

Ada, Best of luck with your surgery. I pray that you will find the relief that you seek and do not cause a RSD flare. Lisa

Ada,

God bless. Good luck. Find peace in this, you so very much deserve it! We are ALL thinking of you.

Prayers and hugs!

Kim

Ada,

Just a very big good luck...Hope to see you typing soon.....

Will be thinking of you and sending positive energy.

gabbycakes

Ada.... good luck!!!
 

Ada,

I send this post with a heart filled of good luck wishes and many positive vibes..I will keep you in my prayers and thoughts... I hope it is also successful in helping you with your painful pelvic issue..I also know you have lined your ducks up nicely and have done your homework with your Dr.'s and proper avenues.. Rest at ease... Sleep my friend knowing it will all be behind you very soon...

Bless you and let us know how you are doing when you feel up to it...

Love, Kathy:hug:

Ada,
Best of luck & I sure hope this does it for you......ends the pelvic pain. I can't even imagine what that would be like.

As you know I have had 2 major back surgeries since RSD came to roost in my body & they did the ketamine thing during surgery for me. They bathed the whole spinal column with it & I didn't have any spread of RSD at all. And I count myself totally lucky. The 2nd surgery I did wake up in immense burning pain in my feet but well, that is because when working with L5 & S1 they had to manipulate the nerves out of the way alot & they became really really irritated. So I consider myself lucky I didn't have spread that last time.

Again Best of luck.......

DebbyV

Ada, best wishes and lots of hugs and prayers. Just believe this will give you some relief. God Bless

Jeanie

Hi and thanks
 

Thank all of you for the prayers and well wishes.

The surgeon went into my stomach to look around and everything was good. He did this due to my history of tumors.

He went into the left pelvic area and cut a nerve and a ligament and took out adhesions. He said if he couldn't get the adhesions out without cutting the nerve he would cut it.

I felt so good after the surgery he let me come home last night. My PCP called me later on to check on me. This surgeon is a very good guy. He spent 3 months trying to help me in other ways before surgery so he didn't just make this decision rapidly. He filled the area full of lidocaine. He wrapped both my arms in warm blankets and my legs and feet in the operating room.

Today, I am very sore. I am not getting out of bed except to go to the bathroom.

I know in my heart that everything we deal with is not RSD that's why I work at getting things done that need to be done. I am also in tune with my body and can tell when things aren't right. It's took years to get there though.

I am excited about this surgery. Keep your prayers coming that it works.

All of you are great and I so thankful for being able to learn from everyone here.

Ada

Glad you are back home ! Keep up the positive attitude and am happy all went well for you.....Take care !

Very glad everything is A-OK!:) Not sure from reading your post, was the nerve cut? If so, do you feel any different?

Hi Jim,
 

The nerve was cut. I can tell the difference already. I am still most likely numb from the surgery but it does feel different.

Ada

Best of luck to you. Will be praying that there are no complications and that you get some relief. Take care, Siz

Hi,
 

I just wanted to say hi and let you know how I'm doing.

I went into this surgery thinking it was one of those bounce back over night surgeries that I have had. This one hasn't been.

The pain is relieved in the areas we wanted it to. I'm still bloated from where they put air in my stomach to look around and the surgerical area is still very sore when I get up and move around. Yesterday I went out for awhile with a friend and I most likely shouldn't have done it.

When I talked to my Dr. Friday he laughed at me when I said I should be well by Monday. He says I have to schedule everything, even getting well.

I am on my Methadone so that has made me nauseated at times due to not being use to it. Also the Amitiza makes me nauseated when I first start it and I had to go off of it for the surgery so that could be a problem too.

It's just been kind of frustrating to me due to the fact that I do bounce back from surgery pretty fast. Also when you feel like you have things to get done you just get more frustrated.

I have been staying in bed mostly since the surgery. When I get up, it hurts where the surgery was and the swelling.

Kind of lonely today since everyone is busy doing their thing and I am still laying here in bed. It's not been my thing for a couple of years since I have gotten better with my RSD and other problems.

Also, a friend of mine ask me if this would solve my stomach problems or my constipation problems. No, it won't. We just have to take things one at a time like we have to take life one day at a time.

I hope all of you are having a good Sunday.

Ada

take it easy and I hope you are back on your feet soon Ada

XOXO Sandy