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missymonkery
I looked at my knees thinking of that phrase “kissing knees” of which I was not very fond. If ever there was a pair of knees that illustrated this phrase perfectly, that pair had to have been mine. Over one hundred degrees...
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Written on May 23rd, 2009
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maverick321
it was two years ago. i was havin tosil surgery due to the fact that i was getting reall bad infections. the drug they used on me was HEAVEN!! i loved it. i want more of it. it was just awsome. to see everything slow and cewl. i mean i...
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Written on January 29th, 2012
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Macmann
The year after my hernia operation I had to have my gall bladder removed. I came into the hospital early in the morning, but though I saw the anaesthetist quite quickly (he told me I would be asleep for an hour or so), I had to wait...
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Written on November 7th, 2012
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SerenityDolphins
Let's see. I've had tissue expander surgeries so many times. I stopped counting when we got to the 17th time. Of all those only 2 have worked and one of them had almost worked but they still could use it.
I remember not the last ...
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Written on July 29th, 2008
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sunnlad
I have had abdominal surgery 4 times and they have change my diagnosis many times.My first op was to drain an abcess from the abdomen,4 months later they opened me up and removed part of the bowels due to diverticulitus but this was on...
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Written on September 11th, 2012
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Macmann
I was about to have an ERCP, to get rid of gallstones, and was going to be sedated. The doctor spoke of 'putting me to sleep', which is an expression used also of giving a general anaesthetic, so I asked her what the difference between...
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Written on November 10th, 2012
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Macmann
Some people are worried about the prospect of an anaesthetic, so since I’ve had to have one a few times, I thought it might help to tell my story. As a child I was put to sleep with gas at the dentist’s two or three times, but I don...
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Written on November 6th, 2012
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SerenityDolphins
Well, I didn't know where else to post this. I mean anesthesiologists have toi do with me doing surgeries so I think I'll just post it here.
I hate the mask, but I also hate needles. so I think they either need to find a gas that doesn...
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Written on July 27th, 2008
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Raibeart
I ahve had 32 Operations trying tae repair the abnormalaties in my body fra birth, but the last ain was over 30 years ago, and none more in sight, seems they dinnae think they can help me get better. Och such is life, I am a Survivor...
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Written on May 2nd, 2008
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clark1992
it was last year . i was 18 and had to hav surgery for my left foot. i was born with club feet and it has been a battle every day for me and my feet .it was mid way thru football season and i went to the doctors for pain that had kept...
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Written on November 25th, 2011
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michalmos
In my life, I passed summary just 5 different surgeries. The first was when I was about 5. It was in just described Busko hospital "Górka". I had got spasthic hips and feets tendoms. The operation was 100% suceeded, but the surgery...
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Written on February 4th, 2013
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Macmann
After my gall bladder operation, I had a break from surgery for several years. But then, as often happens, having had a hernia on one side, I had one on the other, and an operation was necessary to repair it. Again, I came in to the...
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Written on November 7th, 2012
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TheRealWoman
Labiaplasty
Laparoscopy/ laser removal for endometriosis
Arthroscope and steroid in left hip
Adductor/groin release for leg movement
Three failed orthopaedic surgeries on toes and feet
I am tough, but enough already!
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Written on May 31st, 2008
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TheBattleWithin
It was last year...right after Christmas...I had to have a cyst removed from my left breast...not a fun experience. I don't even want to talk about all of the awkward doctor visits before hand...Yikes!! :p
Anyway...it was a very...
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Written on September 23rd, 2009
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SerenityDolphins
I lay down so terrified,
for I have no one to help me
when something goes wrong.
I beg and plead to be left alone.
As my fear rises, my stength weakens.
I fight to protect myself,
but they're far too strong for me.
A grown man...
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Written on October 2nd, 2008
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SerenityDolphins
Well. Lets see. I'm 16 years old and I believe I've had over 30 surgeries. I've read that a 17 year had 20 and says she would long for a month she didn't have a doctor's appointment. The truth is I would too. Actually I long...
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Written on July 25th, 2008
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clark1992
i was 18 when the psycologists diagnosed me with bi polar . i was gettin ready to turn 19 . when i told my family that i was bi polar none of them believeed me and i told them they would have to come accept for who i am now instead who...
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Written on April 14th, 2012
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katielovesTW
I got my tonsils out the day before Thanksgiving this year. And it sucked. It was the worst ever. Everyone said the hunger pains would be the worse but I didn't even feel hungry at all and the thought of food made me sick. A week after...
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Written on December 30th, 2012
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ssman74
On May 9th, I underwent reverse total shoulder replacement surgery. In this procedure, the ball and socket are reversed. This allows the patient to use the deltoid muscle instead of the damaged rotator cuff to lift the arm.It required...
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Written on May 20th, 2011
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