expatK
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Reged: 18/01/2008
Posts: 1052
Loc: Frankfurt,Germany
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Hello ladies,
Ive been very brave all day but falling apart a bit right now. Tomorrow I have to go into the Spine Centre here for a 'denervation'. I had one once before, so I know what to expect, but that doesn't seem to help! I should be used to this kind of thing, but instead of getting easier, it seems to get harder. They inject into a nerve in your spine and then pass a probe down the needle and laserburn/kill off the nerve. Aparantely in UK, USA etc., they sedate you, but here in Germany, they just expect you to climb up onto the bed, have the procedure, then climb off and go home..
I'm trying to avoid yet another big operation, and this is def worth another try. It's only very painful briefly... then I go home to rest for a couple of days, when it's not very good, but I can manage. Then-hopefully- slowly the pain levels start to decrease. Please please keep your fingers crossed for me...... I'm feeling such a scaredy cat 
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kate1
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Reged: 18/08/2008
Posts: 2258
Loc: Leicestershire
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The very best of luck.......xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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ButterflyBlue
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Reged: 19/05/2007
Posts: 2013
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Poor you. You certainly need a big hug right now. I hope it all goes well tomorrow and will be thinking of you. Take it easy.
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So far so good,so far so good (Magnificent Seven)
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Lisianthus
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Reged: 02/02/2008
Posts: 486
Loc: Sussex
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You are not a scaredy-cat! Anyone would be nervous.
My fingers, legs and eyes are crossed for you and I wish you lots of luck and good wishes.
Hugs,
Janine XXX
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My little dog - a heartbeat at my feet. (Edith Wharton)
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shanti
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Reged: 25/03/2008
Posts: 232
Loc: Scotland
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expatK...you are definately not a scaredy cat.
Wishing you all the best for tomorrow. Hope all goes well.
Hugs. 
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dizeeblonde
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Reged: 19/01/2008
Posts: 2893
Loc: Manchester
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Expat you are not silly, and I also think that when you have had to go through lots of medical procedures and surgery etc, far from it getting easier, it gets worse. You just get fed up of going to hospital, and you also know what's coming up. Thinking of you and hoping it is all over as quickly as possible. make sure you get some rest afterwards.
sending you hugs
Dizee
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hollyj
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Reged: 12/01/2008
Posts: 993
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No way are you a scardy cat ! i would be scared as well,can you ask for some sedation or something, sounds a bit cruel without anything ? Good Luck,take care,x
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lizzietinribs
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Reged: 18/08/2008
Posts: 888
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Lizzie xx
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Linby
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Reged: 30/07/2008
Posts: 811
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Expat I think you are very brave not a scardy cat at all,I hope everything goes well for you. My thoughts are with you xx
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Chickadee
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Reged: 28/03/2008
Posts: 3442
Loc: South Wales
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ExpatK, you are not silly - I think it's natural to be very nervous of medical procedures and the pain - knowing what to expect doesn't make it easier. I will think of you before they knock me out tomorrow and meanwhile am sending you a big hug and love and best wishes.
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Foxie
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Reged: 09/08/2007
Posts: 4017
Loc: South London
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Hi
It's not silly to be scared, I know I would be too. I truly wish you well.
Foxie x.
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In your journey through life, take what works for you and let the rest go. Susan Jeffers
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gillian57
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Reged: 15/06/2008
Posts: 183
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ExpatK, good luck for tomorrow. I'm sure all will go well.
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wispa
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Reged: 16/01/2008
Posts: 1945
Loc: Suffolk,
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Scared - I would be terrified!
I'll be thinking of you tomorrow
..wispa x
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Spanishlady
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Reged: 21/01/2008
Posts: 1704
Loc: Torrevieja Spain
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POOR YOU i AM SENDING YOU A HUGE HUG
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Snowy1066
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Reged: 08/07/2008
Posts: 3264
Loc: Southeast
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I was scared just reading your description Expat, remember take big deep breaths in threw the nose out thru the mouth, to help you relax.
Lots of luck tho, will be thinking of you.
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anner06
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Reged: 18/03/2008
Posts: 456
Loc: Northamptonshire
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All the best for tomorrow. This week seems to be a big hospital week for at least 3 of us.
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cupcake
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Reged: 15/02/2008
Posts: 3004
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expatk...thinking of you....xxx
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Elsie
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Reged: 05/01/2008
Posts: 2109
Loc: Scotland
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Good luck tomorrow, Expat K. You are definitely not a scaredy-cat.
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Treetops
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Reged: 14/11/2006
Posts: 767
Loc: Fife, Scotland
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Positive thoughts winging their way to you Expat. Hope all goes to plan and you get the pain relief you need. Let us know how it goes. Hugs {}{}{}
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trudy
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Reged: 10/07/2008
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I shall be thinking of you tomorrow Expat. I think you are very brave, and I hope that it is so successful, you will not need an operation. Good luck and take care.
Trudy
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