Successful Toenail Removal

[gordiescotland1]

Hi there just a quick update. I had my big toenail removed permanently this afternoon and I can honestly say it was really nothing compared to what I was afraid about. The chiropodists who did it were lovely and I took 10mg of diazepam 1 hour before but all the adrenaline I had over rid it a bit it didnt work until I got home and slept for 3 hours. The injection was nothing I had 3, the first 2 stung for about a minute, I can compare it to a bee sting I had the 3rd injection because the top left of the toe still had a bit of sensation, but I didnt feel it because it was numb by then. I closed my eyes through the whole thing and when I asked how it was going the nail was off and they were applying the phenol. I am going back on Friday to have it dressed. The anasthetic has worn off several hours ago and I have experience no pain. To anyone who is scared about having this done I was terrified and it was very bearable. Thanks to everyone for your help and encouragent

[murraymints]

Good stuff xx

[jno]

good man, I found it uncomfortable at worst and you pretty much the same. Things are seldom as bad as you expect.

[Mamyalynne]

Well done, encouraging to anyone in a similar situation.

[queen 1954]

glad it went ok and wasn't as bad as you thought it would be :)

[mightymouse]

Thanks for sharing that.......I might have to endure the same thing.....you have stopped me from worrying, thanks again.

[Cloverjo]

Glad you got it over with. I guess it sounds much worse than it really is.

[Patsy33]

Well done Gordie! You can relax now.

[jourdain2]

Glad everything went OK.

[cupotee2]

Good news.

My OH has had both big toe nails off. The second was in May this year and only just stopped putting a dressing on it because it was bleeding a little from one corner. We suspected a small bit of nail got left behind but Chiropodist said it wasn't that.
He agrees with you its nowhere near as bad as you think its going to be.