I could use some of your thoughts and prayers ***UPDATE*** 10-2-08 post #16

[Catlady711]

it was REALLY painful at first but I seem to be able to get enough of it out from time to time to take the majority of the pain away but it's still there and causes discomfort and then when it grows back it's really painful again until I can get some of it out.

I used to be able to do that to mine too, but after years of doing that the nail bed gets deeper making it even harder and more painful to get it back out. Also I'm told that there can be a 'spur' in your nail that is what's causing it to keep digging in and that part is waaay down there where you're not likely to be able to dig out.

I'll have to see how long before everything heals and if the nail grows back there, but if I never have to put up with swollen painful toe the whole thing will be well worth it.

Good luck with your toenails.

[K9karen]

I'm jealous..you got your toes Christmas wrapped! I got plain white gauze and bandage. How boring. If you're going to suffer, might as well have some fun.

Thanks for the pictures (not! ) I think it's hysterically funny that you took them while sitting there! I never thought of that!

I opted for a partial removal too. I had forgotten. I've been fine for umpty ump years. I think my right big toe will need help one day.

BREATH!!! I take it you hold your breathe in anticipation like I do??? *Smacks you 5* I despise needles too. Just looking at them makes my head spin. Ick.

I'm happy you survived your ordeal! And glad you went! I hope you feel better and that it was a good solution for you!!! Keep wiggling those feetsies!!!

[Catlady711]

I think it's hysterically funny that you took them while sitting there! I never thought of that!

BREATH!!! I take it you hold your breathe in anticipation like I do??? *Smacks you 5* I despise needles too. Just looking at them makes my head spin. Ick.

Maybe it's just the photographer in me, or the fact until recently I've never had to have any type of surgery on myself to speak of that I take pictures. Either way it's different.

I don't hold my breath in anticipation so much. Mostly when I'm done hyperventalating I get to crying so hard during the injection that sound and air come out until I'm breathless then I just plain hold it rather than breath back in. Not quite sure if that's normal but I had already told them if I pass out just let me lay there, but wake me up before they start doing anything interesting. ROFL