I was already in a lot of pain from jaw tumour and exposed nerve in lip area BEFORE they sprang an unexpected biopsy on me yesterday. Everything I've read says 'simple procedure, local' etc.--By last night, with 4 stitches and already tender areas feeling the effects, I didn't sleep a wink! Still in pain today, stitches feel horrible and intrusive, swelling like a rugby ball--am I just a wimp or has anyone else had this experience??? have followed all instructions and started mouthwashes etc.
Brenda :rolleyes:

Brenda
of course you arent a wimp.It wont just be the pain that is keeping you awake it will be the worry as well.The hardest time for us was not knowing once we knew and got over the crying and yelling,we had something to focus on.You have had an invasive procedure and it will hurt it is to be expected.so grab some painkillers and let them do their work and dont even think about being a wimp.

Liz

Thanks Liz. Just so scared that this is considered a 'minor procedure' and reading about all the other awful stuff people have been thro which could yet be going to come..............

Thanks Liz. Just so scared that this is considered a 'minor procedure' and reading about all the other awful stuff people have been thro which could yet be going to come..............

Brenda, take a deep breath. You are going to do fine. Just take one day, one procedure, even one MINUTE at a time. Biopsies DO hurt, quite often. You're not a wimp, or a sissy for feeling that way.

I've had a good bit of "stuff" done to me over the past year, and I still have anxiety attacks when they tell me they're going to draw blood...I HATE NEEDLES!!!!!!!!!!!

There, I've said it, and I'm O.K. with it. Seriously, sometimes the "minor" things are the most stressful and painful. The Doc's will look after you and manage the pain. Don't try and tough it out. If it hurts, you need to take medication, no if's ands or buts.

Wayne

befran,


They are right between the stress of waiting and the unknown...has nothing to do with being a WIMP ...and alot of the testing proceures are uncomfortable or just out right HURT ! I know blood draws for me are awful..they cant find a vein the last one done on Fri was taken from my left hand just below the knuckle of my pointer finger,,what a nice place to give blood from huh ? Sat I am having a CT no biggie right , except the inform me I will need to contrast which means IV so of course that stresses me out cus no Veins..so I dont think we are beings wimps I think we can only be poked and proded so much and then it just HURTS !


Shar