hi all, not been here for sometime, been waiting since February for mt biopsy date and also separation of fused labia, it is going to be on the 3rd November.
I had to see Anaesthatist last week and he informed me that I will not be able to have a general anaesthetic due to other problems so they are going to give me a spinal Anaesthetic. I was wondering if anyone has had this and if so did they have a catheter fitted, as on a previous spinal I found I had no sensation for some time and could not feel the urge to go to the loo and found myself very wet and embarrassed.
also any tips on the pain/burning post op. Any suggestions greatly received.
Jan
Hi Jan,
I have just recently had a dilation done to free the space to be able to urinate. It was a stretching of the skin from the too small opening left in the fused labia. It was done under full anaesthic and no catheter was needed. I can not immagine that with local anaesthic this would be any different. But I am not a doctor.
I can't handle painkillers very well, so went without and found it doable. I rinse with warm water all the time immediately after urinating, with the help of a spray bottle, sometimes I do that twice. Plus I drink lots of water as to dilute the urine.
Coconut oil has been my soothing help. Sometimes a bit of Emu oil, but not too much. Maintenance of course with the clobetasol.
I wish you lots of strength before, during and after your procedure.
Hanny.
Thanks Hanny for your reply, I hope you are recovering ok. Where do you buy the Coconut Oil and Emu Oil from? I will get a spray bottle and try that too. I remember the last biopsy I had I was very sore and it was very painful, but I did get an infection.
thanks again
jan
Hi Jan,
I buy cocnut oil and emu oil from the local nature store.
If you are in the UK, Coconut Oil is cheaper from Waitrose than Holland & Barratt. Find it among the cooking oils.