Author Topic: Today I Got Slapped Across The Face  (Read 987 times)

Soreface88

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Today I Got Slapped Across The Face
« on: March 24, 2018, 04:33:28 PM »
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 !


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Re: Today I Got Slapped Across The Face
« Reply #1 on: March 25, 2018, 02:50:48 PM »
after a year your bones are mostly set.  unless you were slapped hard enough to break bones, you probably just have regular bruising and soreness from the impact.  I wouldent worry too much about it unless it starts getting worse.

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Re: Today I Got Slapped Across The Face
« Reply #2 on: April 12, 2018, 03:58:48 PM »
Thanks! I'm guessing my surgeon agrees, as he's wanting to see me for review.....at the end of May.  Taking it as reassurance!