How to deal with fear of touch at the doctor?
If I can't say that it scares me because my father is not allowed to hear it and is there
Experience report on conization under local anesthesia?
Hello, can anyone tell us about their own conization procedure with local anesthesia? Was it bearable? Was there any pain? I can't find much information about it online.
Ganglion on the wrist operation?
Hey, I'm scheduled for surgery. I have a painful ganglion cyst in my wrist. Since December 2023, I've been sent from one doctor to another. I've been on sick leave since January because the stress at work has caused me increasing pain. This week, I finally received the reassuring news: The surgery will be an…
Rectal surgery? Bromelain?
Good evening, I had rectal surgery today. I had an anal fissure operated on, resulting in an abscess. My question is, could I use bromelain for this as well? I've taken it for injuries before, or should I avoid it, since it's an open wound healing process. Kind regards and thank you
When should inguinal hernia surgery be performed?
Hey people , I have an inguinal hernia, and sometimes I see a small bulge when I stand or sit for a long time. I went for an examination and was given an appointment for outpatient surgery in 6 weeks. Is the period of time OK, or too long? I asked the doctor, she seemed…
What should I do if I don’t have a companion for outpatient surgery?
Hello, I have private health insurance and will soon have an outpatient surgery under general anesthesia with an oral surgeon. I need to come with a companion. My partner will accompany me. But what do I do if he himself becomes ill at short notice? Are there specific places one can turn to for professional…
Experiences with inguinal hernia surgery?
Hello everyone. How did you actually get through your hernia surgery? ☺️ I'm feeling a bit nervous about my general anesthetic surgery tomorrow. I've never had one before. 😬 I'd also like to ask those affected what helped you after the surgery? How did you keep yourself busy during the weeks of healing, what gave…
Medical question about local anesthesia?
Good morning. I have a question that arose after an outpatient toenail operation. When your toes are numbed with local anesthetic, why does the operation still hurt so much? I went to a surgical practice (which has a good reputation and tries its best to ensure pain-free surgery). This was my second operation after a…
Outpatient foot surgery without anesthesia discussion?
Great, my outpatient foot surgery is on Monday. The anesthesia consultation will be over the phone. I specifically called on Wednesday and asked because no one had gotten in touch. They said someone would call me on Friday. So I called again today around 6 p.m. and asked, and now I'm getting yelled at for…
Punch biopsy breast?
Hello Hello, I'm still relatively young and inexperienced, so I need your help. I'm having a core biopsy on my breast on Wednesday. Unfortunately, nothing further was explained to me, and I've been having sleepless nights ever since. What exactly is done? Will I be in pain afterward? Do I need a sick note for…