1. Re:Any positive experiences out there?
(Forum/General Discussion)

...y can't complain. I had a SLAP 2 repair, biceps tendonesis, and acromioplasty (sp?). I didn't have the block before surgery because I'm allergic to lidocaine, and I hate pain pills and asked for the...

2. Re:New to site, surgery help!?!
(Forum/General Discussion)

...hook" you..i got violently ill after i got home and ended up back in the ER later that day. The nerve block was a minor annoyance..I hated that my arm felt like a dead weight for almost 24 hours......

3. Re:New to site, surgery help!?!
(Forum/General Discussion)

...t few days (well, you CAN do it alone, people certainly have, but help REALLY helps!) We did not have a block. Can't speak to that. Didn't play rugby- no comment there! Well, let's start there. Y...

4. New to site, surgery help!?!
(Forum/General Discussion)

... had surgery once before and the anesthesia didn't really bother me. But I was wondering about the nerve block?? And sleeping after the surgery, I don't have a recliner, which is what everyone seems t...

5. Re:Gymnast With Slap tear.surgery is next thursday
(Forum/General Discussion)

...t nut probably could if I had to. I've been fortunate to have people offer to drive. As far as the nerve block, I was pretty nervous about it but it was incredible! The anesthesiologist juiced up my I...

6. Re:Gymnast With Slap tear.surgery is next thursday
(Forum/General Discussion)

..., I was terrified as well because I had never been under anesthesia and the way they described the nerve block seemed horrible to me. However, I'll tell ya, I only remember the day in glimpses. ...

7. Re:Gymnast With Slap tear.surgery is next thursday
(Forum/General Discussion)

...on't even remember passing out. Felt fine afterwords (nausea can be an issue with anethesia) The nerve block was great, no pain at all. It feels like your arm isn't even there, you will get some pi...

8. Gymnast With Slap tear.surgery is next thursday
(Forum/General Discussion)

...r had any type of surgery of anestesia. The doctor explained iwill be under general anstisia and have a block ( which im relatively unfamiliar with). I am also with concerned the idea of driving. The...

9. Re:Ah tomorrow!!
(Forum/Surgery)

...going to be fine. I'm only a week and half out and can confidently tell you it's not that bad. The nerve block will be your best friend. It makes the first day so much easier and you will be very than...

10. Re:Suggestions on how to extend PT payments?
(Forum/Physical Therapy and Recovery)

...c has referred me to a pain specialist and has informed me that I will probably have a stellate ganglion block for both a diagnostic and theraputic tool. I would also like to see a neurologist but am...

11. Re:Suggestions on how to extend PT payments?
(Forum/Physical Therapy and Recovery)

.../cold and severe pain with light touch pinprick. Going to a neurologist and getting a Sympathetic nerve block/Stellate Ganglion can is some cases provide substantial relief and helps to identify the ...

12. Re:7 days pre-op!!!!
(Forum/Surgery)

... might not have to cut my hair which makes me happy!! =] And yes I do believe that Im getting a nerve block. My doctor has been talking to my dad alot right now and since Im a college its hard to g...

13. Re:7 days pre-op!!!!
(Forum/Surgery)

...good to have since the medications made me itch. I was one of the ones that spent the night. The nerve block did not work so I had a phentanol drip, cant take morphine. Don't even bother bring anyt...

14. Re:7 days pre-op!!!!
(Forum/Surgery)

...bly not maybe a eye mask. The hospital bed will be comfortable. Are they planning on giving you a nerve block? This is what many get to eliminate the pain for the first 12 hours after surgery. If not...

15. Re:When does the pain stop post-op?
(Forum/Physical Therapy and Recovery)

...RIVING ME CRAZY. I AM DOWN 8 LBS WHICH IS A GOOD THING IN THE BAD WAY. SLEEP ALLUDES ME EXCEPT IN SMALL BLOCKS. I AM TIRED ALL THE TIME AND YES CRANKY TOO. YOU ARE NOT ALONE....

16. Re:Nerve block site irritation
(Forum/Physical Therapy and Recovery)

I had more a deep bruising feel. Now at 5 weeks and it is very faint, however it is going away.

17. Re:Any one heard of this our has been on this?
(Forum/Physical Therapy and Recovery)

...Cymbalta and that was a terrible experience. I was extrememly out of it. Next he did two lumbar sacral blocks which worked great for 2 days after the block and then wore off. He talked about spinal...

18. Nerve block site irritation
(Forum/Physical Therapy and Recovery)

... pretty good although I feel as though my neck has a bad case of razor burn around the site of the nerve block injection. The skin looks fine but anytime my cloths come in contact I feel irritation. ...

19. Re:question about pain meds
(Forum/Physical Therapy and Recovery)

nerve block lasted 12 blessed hours. started taking tylenol 3 w/ codeine while block still working for first night -- after block wore off t3 didn't kick in 'til next morning when i added coffee. :woo

20. Re:New and surgery on 11/14
(Forum/General Discussion)

...both in safety and recovery. i woke up 100% in like 10 seconds with no nausea or disorientation. get the block if they offer it -- your arm will be dead for 6-12 hours....

21. Surgery
(Member Blogs/Becky's SLAP tear)

...thesiologist making sure I was fit to go under anesthesia.  We decided to do an inter-scalene nerve block (which would help with post-op pain) and a light general anesthesia.  The anesthesio...

22. 24 Hours after surgery.
(Member Blogs/Mike's SLAP Repair)

Nerve block is wearing off now and the muscle spasms are starting.Overall, doing pretty good.  Nerve block lasted a long time, began to get feeling in the fingers this afternoon, then the face be

23. Surgery is next thursday dec 4th ..urggg.... i have some questions
(Member Blogs/Competitive gymnast with SLAP tear....suregery is )

...laining what will happen, but i still have some remaining questions. He also told me I will be getting a block and generla anestisia, ( I've never had surgery or any form of anestisia), and I woul...

24. SLAP tear repare..next thursday...eek!
(Member Blogs/Competitive gymnast with SLAP tear....suregery is )

... any  type of surgery of anestesia. The doctor explained iwill be under general anstisia and have a block ( which im relatively unfamiliar with). I am also with concerned the idea of driving. The...

25. DAY 2
(Member Blogs/Road to Recovery Post Slap Tear Repair)

THE BLOCK IS GOING, GOING, GONE.  WELL I GUESS I AM OUT OF THE HONEYMOON PHASE. I DID NOT SLEEP WELL LAST NIGHT DUE TO DIFFICULTY GETTING COMFORTABLE. THIS MORNING I NOTED RETURNING SENSATIO

26. 10 days post labral surgery
(Member Blogs/Bankart Surgery (Labral Tear))

...y      The surgery was arthroscopic and they used a regional anestetic or nerve block on my arm.  They also gave me something in an IV to put me to sleep...I was OUT.&nbs...

27. Home from surgery
(Member Blogs/Mike's SLAP Repair)

...sp; In the recovery room he was pretty pale looking, even the OS commented on his color.  His nerve block has made the side of his face numb, not sure about the arm/shoulder.  He can't r...

28. Twas the night before surgery
(Member Blogs/Mike's SLAP Repair)

...leeping in is the option to take until it is time to get up, shower and leave.  I will have a nerve block, supposedly will not remember getting it.  I am a little nervous, just trying not to...

29. Introduction
(Member Blogs/HOPEFULLY THIS WILL SOON BE OVER)

...n wasn't clear on what he will be doing. It's a blur now. I recall him saying I would be given a block and leave with it. I'm assuming and praying I will also have some sort of general ane...

30. First week post-op
(Member Blogs/Becky's SLAP tear)

... I got home in the evening of my surgery day, and then stopped it that night.  Even after the nerve block wore off, I really wasn't in any pain.  I am sure that the ice machine that I wa...