Health: That hurts, BTW

That hurts, BTW

By phillij2 - 09/07/2011 00:03 - United States

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

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By Patoose - 16/08/2016 20:54 - Canada - Montr?al

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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By papertrains - 20/02/2010 15:13 - Singapore

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

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By sorethumb - 15/12/2015 23:39 - United Kingdom - Bookham

Today, while observing a surgery, I was asked to open a glass ampule of adrenaline. Not only did I break it and get it everywhere, I sliced open my thumb bad enough to need stitches. FML

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By yes I felt EVERYTHING - 11/01/2022 20:01

Today, I went in for surgery. All my life, my biggest fear has been that the anesthesia would paralyze me, but not actually put me to sleep. The doctors assured me the chances of that are almost none. You can probably guess how my surgery went. FML

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By ThatWasntFun - 29/01/2015 21:00 - United States - Jacksonville

Today, I went to have a pre-cancerous mole removed off of my nose. When the doctor numbed my nose, she didn't check to see if the anesthetic actually worked, and began hacking away at my nose, leaving me to feel every last flick of the razor. Turns out I have an immunity to that anesthetic. FML

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The whole tooth and nothing but the tooth

By Anonymous - 01/04/2024 13:00 - United States

Today, I had my wisdom teeth pulled. The local anesthesia worked on three of the four teeth. I found out about the last tooth when the dentist was mid-yank. FML

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By Darren - 31/08/2020 04:01 - Australia - Greenacre

Today, during my second shift back at work after missing four weeks for knee surgery, I stabbed myself in the hand and now need three weeks off for that surgery. Just as I'm up for a promotion. FML

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Warts and all

By Anonymous - This FML is from back in 2018 but it's good stuff - United States - Anchorage

Today, I woke up from surgery to find that the chronic warts on my right hand hadn't been removed. The doctor informed me that they'd grown into my radial nerve, so impossible to remove without permanent paralysis. My immune system sucks, so this is just in my hand forever. FML

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By pong - 06/08/2013 21:59 - France - Toulouse

Today, I asked my surgeon if I would be having a general or local anesthetic at my upcoming operation. He replied, "General, of course! It's gonna be a slaughterhouse in there!" FML

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No pain, no gain

By Anonymous - 29/03/2023 04:00 - Canada

Today, I went to the dentist to get a cavity filled. The numbing medication didn't work, so I felt everything. I was in so much pain that I accidentally bit down on the dentist's finger, causing him to yell in agony. Now, I have to find a new dentist. FML

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bengermin 5

Saturday 9 July 2011 5:19

ALWAYS go for the big drugs.

harkdog 0

Saturday 9 July 2011 5:22

Ouch. When I had my surgery on my hand, they gave me too much anesthetic, I passed out for like six hours man.

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Lil_Killah 0

Saturday 9 July 2011 12:28

jus thinking about it makes my hand hurt :0

Txwoman123 0

Saturday 9 July 2011 14:52

sounds painful but did they tape your mouth shut or something where you couldnt yell stop!

R_Willy 5

Saturday 9 July 2011 15:44

did the doctor do a poke test to see if you felt anything? if not talk to a lawyer

lilkim_fml 0

Saturday 9 July 2011 17:50

omg

PeytonBieda 8

Saturday 9 July 2011 15:48

EDWARD SCISSORHANDS! But seriously, I am really sorry OP. That must have hurt like hell. Get better soon! :)

cupakake 0

Saturday 9 July 2011 16:15

I'd rather have local any day. It takes longer to work but the doc should have known better.

mbet3 1

Saturday 9 July 2011 20:38

YDI for not opting for the bigger drug

ukrichu 14

Sunday 10 July 2011 0:21

I hear red heads need more anesthesia than other hair colors. why? I really don't know. but it's weird.

chessypie 0

Sunday 10 July 2011 3:55

omfg that must hav hurt

skrillex99 0

Sunday 10 July 2011 4:10

how long did it take you to type this? lol sorry

couturegirl2 7

Sunday 10 July 2011 6:13

ooh. thats gonna leave a mark.

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