Today, I had surgery done to fix an ingrown toenail. When the doctor started cutting the nail, my toe wasn't entirely numb. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
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
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
Today, years after I stepped on a nail and had the wound stitched, I got an X-ray. I've had serious trouble walking, and it turns out I had 2.5 inches of nail living in the sole of my foot, stabbing up into my ankle joint. I now need major surgery. FML
Today, I noticed one of my toenails was getting super long, so I cut it. In doing so, I accidentally ripped it off and it started bleeding. As I went to get something to stop it from bleeding, I got a huge splinter in my little toe, causing a painful infection. I think I should just go back to bed. FML
Today, I painfully watched my doctor burn a hole in my nail to drain the blood underneath. This is the prescribed treatment for the injury of hammering your thumb. FML
Today, I had an ingrown toenail cut out, and the pain medication I received doesn't actually help with the pain. Instead, it makes me high, which results in me losing my balance and slamming my injured toe into objects, and then getting sick from that new pain. FML
Today, I went to see a podiatrist, two weeks after having major surgery on my abdomen, only to be told I might need surgery on my foot. FML
Today, I was clipping my nails. When I got to my toenail, the whole thing somehow ripped right out. I'm in agony. FML
Today, my husband stabbed me with his unusually long, nasty toenails in the leg while he slept. It took 3 stitches to fix it up, my husband and doctor laughed the entire time. He still refuses to cut them. FML
Today, mere hours after getting my knee out of plaster and walking normally again, I stepped on a giant nail, which went through my shoe and came out of the top of my foot. Surgery on the splintered bone, bandages, and no putting weight on it for at least 2 weeks. Here I go again. FML
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daniel271 13
Why didn't they make sure its was frozen? Sorry op must've hurt like hell.
popaulina 8
I had that done a few years ago, both big toes at once. Hurt even after the meds kicked in. Sorry OP, that had to be a bitch. Get better soon!
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iLoveCars 18
Ow
DrChrisOfWumbo 12
Ahhh. Gotta love the free healthcare :D
skottyp 6
So true. Canada's healthcare might be free but its actually pretty bad and inefficient. Most of the good doctors leave to make more money in the states.
LostInLife94 29
I had that done probably 6 months ago or more maybe close to a year ago and the thing they used to numb me barely worked. The doctor went for it anyways and was merciless, it hurt so bad I was shaking and holding tightly onto the chair. I know your pain OP, I hope you feel better soon <3
ajk168 22
Happened to me and the doctor stuck the needle in my big toe about 4 times up and down side to side. Completely numb.
shkash 5
that can happen, the numbing medicine isn't infallible and some nerves are stubborn. just say it's not frozen or that hurt and they should give you more.
ki087 20
stuff cotton (as much as you can) under the ingrown toes nail. it will hurt when you are doing it but it saves a trip to the doctors and hurts a lot less than having it cut out. it has worked everytime I've had an ingrown toe nail.
amileah13 26
I've had a similar experience. I was having my left foot worked on (I had severe bunions and so this surgery was to remove them and realign my foot) and during the entire surgery I felt him drilling into my feet and the saw too. I also felt him breaking my bones and let me tell you, weirdest sound and experience of my life. I was crying the whole time but because I was severely medicated I couldn't say anything but I felt everything. When I had my right foot done (and left had to be redone because foot was so bad) I requested to be completely put under during the surgery and best decision ever (besides deciding to get my feet fixed)
PhoenixChick 26
That sounds like a terrible doctor. They should always check to make sure you are comfortable and able to communicate if it's a local anesthetic. If they didn't do that, and didn't notice you were crying, that is really scary. Especially in a procedure where they are BREAKING bones! BTWI hear about hearing the bones break. That sound really does stick with you.
amileah13 26
Actually he did a great job, but it was the anesthesiologist that was supposed to be watching me and he wasn't. I wasn't loud when I cried I think my body was so relaxed that I couldn't move a muscle so only tears fell from my eyes and I couldn't move anything to alert them. He was busy working away at my feet and with all the noise of the machines and instruments, I don't think anyone noticed me upset. But when it came to my first post op appointment I let him know what happened and he felt terrible. When my second surgery happened I had a different anesthesiologist and they put me completely under this time. I practically blinked and the surgery was over thankfully haha
hmlongo9 3
I know the feeling! I have had at least 8 ingrown toenails on the same toe and for about half, I felt the whole thing. Hope you feel better, OP!
sheepy123 6
The same happend to me :( i know how you feel
Firestorm1234 9
This same exact thing has happened to me