mailin 0 #1 July 8, 2004 Had it? Know what it is? Well... then you know more than me Doing research now Just found out I have it... both legs.... surgery in about a month.... this sux ass JenArianna Frances Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelel01 1 #2 July 8, 2004 Aw Jen . . . I just did a little look-up to see what it was . . . that sucks. Let me know if you need anything at all. Kelly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mailin 0 #4 July 8, 2004 ok.... done pouting. I'M SO HAPPY!!! Just a bit of background - this has been bothering me since 1997 (yes, your read that right - 7 years!!!! ). Seen lots of different doctors and no one had answers - saw this orthopedic surgeon and YES!!! Answers!!!! Finally. 20 minute surgery, 2 week recoup, 4 weeks of PT - then good as new! I don't even think I remember what that is actually Jen Edit to add: Oh ya, forget about the Red Sox tix (they're gonna lose anyway ) - I'm gonna go celebrate!Arianna Frances Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydivingNurse 0 #5 July 8, 2004 Surgical fasciotomy? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindsey 0 #6 July 8, 2004 That does suck...but I'm glad you were able to find out what the problem was. Basically, it works like this: each muscle of the leg is surrounded by fascia that fluid will not flow freely through. If you injure a muscle and there is hemorrhage or edema that causes swelling inside the muscle, that fluid increases pressure in the compartment and on the muscle and nerves. Making an incision in the fascia relieves the pressure.-- A conservative is just a liberal who's been mugged. A liberal is just a conservative who's been to jail Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #7 July 9, 2004 I'm just curious why they would wait a month for surgery to treat compartment syndrome. Typically, it's a fairly acute sort of thing that would require an immediate fasciotomy to prevent nerve damage and tissue death. A fasciotomy ain't no joke, either. Why's the doc wanna wait? My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mailin 0 #8 July 9, 2004 Quote I'm just curious why they would wait a month for surgery to treat compartment syndrome. Typically, it's a fairly acute sort of thing that would require an immediate fasciotomy to prevent nerve damage and tissue death. A fasciotomy ain't no joke, either. Why's the doc wanna wait? Well... mine is chronic compartment syndrome (hence the seven years of putting up with this *stupid Jen*). And I've done a relatively good job of staying away from the things that bother it - I don't go on walks and gave up running. He's 99% sure thats what I have (even brought in a resident to say "hey, look at this, you'll never see this again"), but still wants me to have one more test on the 22nd to rule out that 1%. Doesn't bother me any - I've dealt with it for seven years, I can wait a few weeks I'm SO HAPPY!!! JenArianna Frances Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blazetailman 0 #9 July 9, 2004 Yes, it is usually acute. I battled with it after breaking my right leg. 6 surguries in 2 weeks to save the leg and a followup to completely close the wound. Mine was bad, but I was lucky. Its not a good thing. Hope all goes well. Good luck. When you get out we can compare scares one day.www.canopyflightcenter.com www.skydivesac.com www.guanofreefly.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mailin 0 #10 July 9, 2004 Uh oh - are the scars really that bad? I try not to be too superficial - but all my other scars I can pretty easily cover up... Oh well if it does Iguess. I'm really looking forward to being able to walk long distances again - and to run! wow, that'll be a rare treat! JenArianna Frances Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blazetailman 0 #11 July 9, 2004 Ask your doc. Remember my surgery was either slice my leg wide open ( along with major swelling) or slice it off. My scars wouldn't have been so bad especially since I lost about 1/3 of the muscle tissue on the outside of the leg. It was very tramatic. Your situation is chronic and will probably a less intrusive of surgery. Ask questions a lot. They will be able to explain your situation better. I had never heard of "cs" until after the fasciotomy.www.canopyflightcenter.com www.skydivesac.com www.guanofreefly.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peacefuljeffrey 0 #12 July 9, 2004 QuoteWell... mine is chronic compartment syndrome (hence the seven years of putting up with this *stupid Jen*). And I've done a relatively good job of staying away from the things that bother it - I don't go on walks and gave up running. He's 99% sure thats what I have (even brought in a resident to say "hey, look at this, you'll never see this again"), but still wants me to have one more test on the 22nd to rule out that 1%. I'm glad you'll be able to get this taken care of and get ship-shape. One thing, though? Why have the same doctor do a different test? Why not involve a SECOND doctor for a SECOND OPINION? I thought that was always the well-advised thing to do before any surgery... --Jeffrey "With tha thoughts of a militant mind... Hard line, hard line after hard line!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mailin 0 #13 July 9, 2004 QuoteWhy not involve a SECOND doctor for a SECOND OPINION? I thought that was always the well-advised thing to do before any surgery... I agree! Which is why this guy is the fifth doctor I've seen for it... I'm just tired of waiting - I want to be able to go on walks that involve more than 1/4 mile. I've spent most of last night doing research on it, and it sounds very promising. As a matter of fact, I haven't heard anything negative about surgery for chronic CS. As a matter of fact, the more research I do, the more I think this goes back to some of the stupid stuff I used to do skiing. Chronic CS can be caused by microtrauma too - which would be the hundreds of falls down black diamonds in HS Its amazing I didn't break my legs. I want to get it done soon though... really soon.... Thanks for the insight too Peter! Glad to hear it worked well for you! JenArianna Frances Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
