Health That hurts, BTW

That hurts, BTW

phillij2 - 09/07/2011 00:03 - United States

Today, I got surgery on one of my hands. I opted for a local anesthetic instead of being put all the way under. I soon discovered my hand hadn't gone completely numb when the doctor started slicing into the finger that needed operating on. FML

36 483

6 316

Chinese New Year: Dragons and Laughter
Celebrate with stories where tradition and humor meet for a colorful Chinese New Year. …

STOOOOP

Patoose - 16/08/2016 20:54 - Canada - Montreal

Today, I had surgery done to fix an ingrown toenail. When the doctor started cutting the nail, my toe wasn't entirely numb. FML

15 918

1 436

papertrains - 20/02/2010 15:13 - Singapore

Today, I went to the hospital to get my ingrown toenail removed. The doctors put me on a little surgery table and told me to relax. They then injected anesthetic into my toe four times and used a pair of scissors to slowly cut through my nail. Only, the anesthetic hadn't started to work just yet. FML

32 864

2 690

sorethumb - 15/12/2015 23:39 - United Kingdom - Bookham

Today, while observing a surgery, I was asked to open a glass ampule of adrenaline. Not only did I break it and get it everywhere, I sliced open my thumb bad enough to need stitches. FML

19 532

3 405

It's alive!

yes I felt EVERYTHING - 11/01/2022 20:01

Today, I went in for surgery. All my life, my biggest fear has been that the anesthesia would paralyze me, but not actually put me to sleep. The doctors assured me the chances of that are almost none. You can probably guess how my surgery went. FML

1 968

146

ThatWasntFun - 29/01/2015 21:00 - United States - Jacksonville

Today, I went to have a pre-cancerous mole removed off of my nose. When the doctor numbed my nose, she didn't check to see if the anesthetic actually worked, and began hacking away at my nose, leaving me to feel every last flick of the razor. Turns out I have an immunity to that anesthetic. FML

31 524

2 442

The whole tooth and nothing but the tooth

Anonymous - 01/04/2024 13:00 - United States

Today, I had my wisdom teeth pulled. The local anesthesia worked on three of the four teeth. I found out about the last tooth when the dentist was mid-yank. FML

482

MVP

Darren - 31/08/2020 04:01 - Australia - Greenacre

Today, during my second shift back at work after missing four weeks for knee surgery, I stabbed myself in the hand and now need three weeks off for that surgery. Just as I'm up for a promotion. FML

1 543

372

Warts and all

Anonymous - - United States - Anchorage

Today, I woke up from surgery to find that the chronic warts on my right hand hadn't been removed. The doctor informed me that they'd grown into my radial nerve, so impossible to remove without permanent paralysis. My immune system sucks, so this is just in my hand forever. FML

4 355

351

pong - 06/08/2013 21:59 - France - Toulouse

Today, I asked my surgeon if I would be having a general or local anesthetic at my upcoming operation. He replied, "General, of course! It's gonna be a slaughterhouse in there!" FML

46 033

4 075

No pain, no gain

Anonymous - 29/03/2023 04:00 - Canada

Today, I went to the dentist to get a cavity filled. The numbing medication didn't work, so I felt everything. I was in so much pain that I accidentally bit down on the dentist's finger, causing him to yell in agony. Now, I have to find a new dentist. FML

794

166

bengermin 5

Saturday 9 July 2011 5:19

ALWAYS go for the big drugs.

harkdog 0

Saturday 9 July 2011 5:22

Ouch. When I had my surgery on my hand, they gave me too much anesthetic, I passed out for like six hours man.

EmmaKeepsWriting 5

Sunday 10 July 2011 6:37

okay OUCH! i'm sorry. :(

tc34 1

Sunday 10 July 2011 6:38

u can sue for so much money

quadder 0

Sunday 10 July 2011 7:16

and that is why you never trust hippie medication

stoneywoney 3

Sunday 10 July 2011 8:29

so then how are you typing this again?

5t3ff1k4h 44

Sunday 10 July 2011 18:13

Let's see... considering it's possible for a person (who isn't a total moron) to type with one hand, I'd think OP's managing just fine.

mya1234 4

Monday 11 July 2011 3:17

owww but how did you type?

5t3ff1k4h 44

Tuesday 12 July 2011 1:40

...With his other hand. Duh...?

m0nicaa055 0

Monday 11 July 2011 4:47

ooh sorry:(...hope u r better now(;

BGoodRBCareful 5

Monday 11 July 2011 7:22

Are you sure he was operating on the right hand, or was it the left?

outbackbyrd 7

Monday 3 October 2011 18:09

FYL, but still, let's remember they have expertise and you do not. You should've just gone all the way under. No pun intended.

XLoVePuRpLex 0

Thursday 27 October 2011 21:28

Doctors dont just start cutting they make sure you are numb before they cut. Next time find a more practiced doctor.

anckaa55 6

Sunday 1 April 2012 14:55

The same thing happened to me when I needed to go to hospital for my feet. The doctor used around 10 injections, but my feet hadn't gone numb at all. I realised it when he started pulling my nails out.