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I had two toe nails removed with local anesthetic. For a pretty minor operation, it was already a little weird so I can't imagine getting a knee replacement (l
by jartelt 10y ago
I had two toe nails removed with local anesthetic. For a pretty minor operation, it was already a little weird so I can't imagine getting a knee replacement (like the guy in the article). I watched a bit of my toe operation but started to get light headed when they were digging around in the toe. It's just really strange when you can feel the doctor pulling and cutting things without any associated pain. If anyone has surgery with local anesthetic, I would recommend not watching and distracting yourself with a podcast...
- bryanlarsen 10y agoI had a minor operation and watched it. As you said, it's a really strange feeling. You can feel the tugs, but it's muted and there's no pain. I thought it was the coolest thing ever. Then when I had a major operation I asked for local anaesthetic, but they tented things up and refused to let me watch. :(
- Tharkun 10y agoLPT: ask for valium. Takes the edge off the craziness.