[Steppes] shoulder

[Vicki Marsh]

OK, I'm nit-picking now...

  From what I understand, and from the epidurals that I've had, you *can*
have a pain pump on an epidural - which numbs the lower half of your body.
But since Morgan is having his shoulder operated on, he is probably not
having an epidural.  I have had a nerve block to the arm that was very
similar, but it wasn't an epidural.

Pain pumps can be hooked up to your IV and deliver a measured amount of pain
relief every time you push the delivery button. No waiting for nurses to
answer your call.  You *are* limited as to how much you can receive of the
drug, just in case you are button-happy. I think they gave me morphene or
demerol last time, but I'm not sure;-0

I just remembered...if you need to go to the bathroom and are thinking about
hitting the button, go to the bathroom first, get back in bed - then push
the button. Otherwise, you might have problems getting back into the bed:-)

Not a trained medical personnel, just an enlightened consumer.

Xene

-----Original Message-----
From: steppes-bounces+xaraxene=comcast.net at ansteorra.org
[mailto:steppes-bounces+xaraxene=comcast.net at ansteorra.org]On Behalf Of
Vicki Marsh
Sent: Friday, October 08, 2004 10:17 PM
To: Barony of Steppes - SCA, Inc.
Subject: RE: [Steppes] shoulder


Pain pumps are wunnnnnderful!!  Just make sure your IV is in a good spot.I
hate having it in the back of my hand and if you have to lift yourself up
with one hand, don't have it in the wrist.  YIPES!!!
Been there, done that. Last time, I made them put it in my forearm. Much
more comfy.

Can any of us bring you a casserole, BBQ, or get groceries for you? Need
anything?

Just send an e-mail.

Xene

I'll keep you in my prayers, too.

-----Original Message-----
From: steppes-bounces+xaraxene=comcast.net at ansteorra.org
[mailto:steppes-bounces+xaraxene=comcast.net at ansteorra.org]On Behalf Of
Michael Smith
Sent: Thursday, October 07, 2004 9:36 PM
To: Barony of Steppes - SCA, Inc.
Subject: [Steppes] shoulder


Surgery scheduled for Monday morning.  I'm taking a 2 week leave of absence
from work.
They're installing a "pain pump" during the surgery, which of course is a
THRILLING notion.  :)

See you all at Fall Court!

Morgan
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