tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3169314107796334970.post8272858347938039525..comments2024-03-27T09:45:21.220-05:00Comments on Billy Bob's Travels: Update......Almost stress freeBilly Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10549232524429115454noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3169314107796334970.post-38937507644762835632014-09-26T09:18:22.094-05:002014-09-26T09:18:22.094-05:00I read about that RFA stuff and like everything th...I read about that RFA stuff and like everything there are the +s and the -s. <br /><br />"RFA is a minimally invasive procedure which can usually be done in day-surgery clinics, going home shortly after completion of the procedure. The patient is awake during the procedure, so risks associated with general anesthesia are avoided. An intravenous line may be inserted so that mild sedatives can be administered. The major drawback for this procedure is that nerves regenerate over time, so the pain relief achieved lasts for only a short duration (6–24 months) in most patients."<br /><br />Done in one day and your home, now that is a +. No anesthesia, that is also a + and the mild sedative could be a bonus high. The anesthesia is why the surgeon didn't want you on his table - he didn't think you would wake up. <br />Nerves regenerate over time, so the pain relief achieved lasts for only a short duration (6–24 months). Now that is a -. However, 6-24 months of pain relief is a lot better than what you got going for you now.<br />I would say on balance it is a +. edlfreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16859730659143852274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3169314107796334970.post-28756704684265501592014-09-26T07:59:46.020-05:002014-09-26T07:59:46.020-05:00I agree with Gypsy (again) - sounds more like the ...I agree with Gypsy (again) - sounds more like the old you talking about WalMart, beef stew, and dish washin'. Good attitude can help a lot, and stress relief can really help with that attitude. Good days ahead!texasannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12266571576775601735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3169314107796334970.post-27942240548126854832014-09-25T20:42:25.780-05:002014-09-25T20:42:25.780-05:00I love to hear you sounding so much more positive ...I love to hear you sounding so much more positive than you were a week ago. But I can see how you would want a few more questions answered. I think it's all going to work out best for you!Gypsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18052445200220681513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3169314107796334970.post-5294779443332577152014-09-25T16:44:23.501-05:002014-09-25T16:44:23.501-05:00Many kids are born everyday that can't feel pa...Many kids are born everyday that can't feel pain. It is very hard for the parents to teach the kids that fire is hot and so on. At your age, I don't think you will have a problem. A belated happy birthday. My dad turned 101 on the 8th, now there is no getting around to the fact that he is old! Still blames Hoover for the crash in '29.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3169314107796334970.post-48328402975497882552014-09-25T11:13:39.645-05:002014-09-25T11:13:39.645-05:00Sure do hope they can stop your pain. I have hear...Sure do hope they can stop your pain. I have heard some old people say the only way they know they are still alive is feeling the pain. I don't buy into that theory. I believe everyone should be as pain free as possible, even if it takes big ole needles stuck in your back. Hope you feel better fast, maybe after some of the Billy Bob Beef Stew.Dizzy-Dickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14150939928800538404noreply@blogger.com