Today I Got Slapped Across The Face

[Soreface88]

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 !

[Lefortitude]

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.

[Soreface88]

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!