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Originally posted by Redd After operation. But no. Too much pressure on the nerves through fluid filled tissue/muscles.

Compartment syndrome.

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Originally posted by Redd Not much to see, but about 20-30 cm long "open" cuts on each side of the shin-bone to release pressure.

Fasciotomy

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Originally posted by Redd Zip-locked

Not 100% sure from the pic, but it looks like a wound closure device used by some of our surgeons here...neat.



Crazy scary though. Speedy recovery and all that. Enjoy all those narcotics!

Hehe yeah I have two good friends that are ortopedians. They warned me about Compartment syndrome before my doctors did anything about it. After the op the pressure kept me awake all night, even with pretty heavy dosages of ketorax, oxynorm and oxycontin. I tried telling the nurse that administered the drugs about it but she seemed a bit daft. When the main doctor visited in the morning he immediately sent me to a fasciotomy. There is some nerve damage or at least still blockage on the big toe (directly translated from norwegian, no idea what it's called in english). I can push it down but not lift it up. There is sensitivity there though so I hope I can get it restored with training.

Oh yeah and I'm still riding high on 20mg oxycontin. It's pretty awesome to listen to some weird music and close your eyes. Trippy as hell.

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God, well you're lucky you still have all your toes!!

The strongest narcotic I've ever taken was Tylenol 3 (Acetaminophen [or paracetamol to you folks over there, I believe] with 30 mg of codeine in it). I'm always so curious about what the good stuff, like morphine, is like. Heh.

oh Morphine is the shit!

However the freakin nurse gave me too much and I had issues trying to pee afterwards.

perc's are good once you pop 3 and have a beer.

I've had many surgeries and injuries. I've been prescribed everything. I might even have a bottle of perc's left at my rents

Party at Eric's parents' place this weekend!

PERCS! PERCS! PERCS!


haha actually my friend called to tell me he was throwing a pool party on friday. I then proceeded to call every girl I know in his area and tell them there is a twerking contest and the grand prize is 200 dollars. Im really hoping some fat black girls show up uninvited

i was born a fat black girl

Feel better redd, looks intense.

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Originally posted by Silky Johnson

Shit is that Steve Martin? Could barely recognize hin without the white hair

You've never seen The Jerk?? One of the best movies, ever!