Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Ouch, ouch, ouch!!

I'm feeling very sorry for myself.  Haven't been in this much pain in a very long time, well, if ever!

Yesterday I went to the dermatologist to remove a sebaceous cyst on the back of my neck.  I've had it for a very long time - years in fact.  It started off as a blackhead, then became a small pea-sized lump.  It didn't bother me however, it wasn't painful, it was just there.  In the last two weeks, unfortunately, it got bigger - to the size of a R5 coin maybe, and became quite sore, tender and itchy... So I knew something would have to be done about it.

I was reassured that at 12 weeks pregnant, it's safe to have the local anaesthetic used.
I had hoped the doctor would only need to make a small incision and drain it, but nope, he said he's going to have to cut it out...

The local anaesthetic injection was so, so painful, but luckily over in a few seconds.  Then the doctor said words that he would later have to take back, "the worst part is over now."  The cyst was a lot deeper than the dermatologist had initially realised, and as he was cutting, I started feeling it. Ouch, ouch, ouch!  He injected me again, and carried on, and after a few minutes I had to tell him no, it's too sore, he must stop, so he injected me a 3rd time.  Ouch, ouch, ouch!

I think it took about ten minutes for the whole procedure, but oh my word, it was the longest 10 minutes of my life.  The feel and the smell of blood running down the side of my neck and face had me feeling very dizzy and faint!

It's in such a horrible spot, centre of back of my neck (well, luckily I can't see it, I guess) but it means lying down is very uncomfortable, and I also can't move my head sideways.

My expectation had been that, yes, it's going to be painful, but then it's over and done with and I can just carry on.  But gosh, it was so much worse than I ever imagined it would be!  I can't pick Mia up at all, it's too sore - we skipped our Tots class today because of this, which is a pity.

I have to go back next Monday to have the 3 stitches removed. I'm already dreading it, remember how painful it was when he removed the stitches after he cut my moles out.  Ouch ouch ouch.

On a happier, positive note, at least I have something to look forward to - today is our 12-week scan!  Very excited to see this lil belly-bean again!
xx

10 comments:

  1. OMW my eyes were watering just reading that - the last time my eyes watered from pain I was having contractions 5 minutes apart lol. Eina my friend, I am glad that experience is over, I am sure the stitches removal will be a walk in the park after that!

    Enjoy your scan today, I am looking forward to reading your latest news on baby. xx

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    1. True that however horrible the removal of the stitches will be, it'll be just fine compared to the actual procedure!
      Thanks, gonna do scan update post now!
      xx

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  2. Oh My! that sounds positively awful.

    Glad its over for you now though

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    1. It was too awful, goodness. Also glad that's over and done with!
      xx

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  3. Ouchies man, I'm wincing at your pain. I had a mole removed just above my aerola when I was about 14. I can't really remember if it was sore or not.
    I'm putting off a visit to the dermatologist. I'm worried about what he will say about my moley, scabby back. I know they say when your moles become scabby you should have them looked at. Admittadly I didn't look after my skin when I was younger and was often in the sun without protection.
    Good luck for the scan, so excited for you! :-)

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    1. Guess that's the good thing about pain, we forget how bad it was... Altho I'm not gonna forget this any time too soon!
      I understand you putting the visit off to the dermatologist, but best to get these things done, even just for reassurance and peace of mind that all is OK!
      xx

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  4. Ouch ouch ouch, ek het lekker lighoofdig geword soos ek gelees het van die prosedure, shew! Sounds more like something that should have been done under narcosis ...... eeeeeeeeeek! Be strong, my friend - the worst is over. Excited for your scan!!! xx

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    1. Aw sorry, I should have put a TMI warning at the top!!
      You're right, the worst is over!
      xx

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  5. Oooo that's not fun at all!! Hope it heals quickly. Yay for scan, that's something to look forward to. xx

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    1. Thanks Shaz, it's already doing a lot better than yesterday, thankfully!
      xx

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