Reasonably hard by a delirious patient. I’m just under a year post op from BSSO.
To make things more complicated, I’ve never really fully recovered sensation on the side I was slapped on although I do get occasional tingling/sharp pains.
I’m not sure whether it’s just in my head, but it feels like it’s more tingly and chewing dinner this evening was a bit uncomfortable. No sharp pain or any noticeable swelling or bruising (this happened about 5 hours ago) but I’m more aware of the numbness than usual if that makes sense.
I guess my question is, would I *know* about it if damage had been done, or should I be getting checked out either way - and if so how urgently? Should I be taking myself off to A&E or wait til Monday and contact my surgeon’s Secretary? (I’m in the UK)
Would appreciate people’s thoughts !