So, as per the doctor's orders we removed the nerve block on Saturday around 1pm. The Dr. said to make sure he took some medicine for the pain about 45 minutes before we removed it. The most difficult part of the procedure was getting all of the tape and clear adhesive barrier off of the site. There were long wires and tubes that were coiled up underneath the barrier. After we had removed all of that I was just left looking at the leader going into his leg. So, with a slow and steady pull I was able to remove the block from his leg. There was probably 1-1.5 inches that was actually inside his leg. Oh, I should probably add that it appeared that the "on q" balls were empty at the time I removed them. There was some slight leaking that may have accounted for the loss. So, I think it is fair to say that Bailey had been without the benefit of the nerve block for most of the day already when I removed it. As of now ( Sunday night ) his pain level has not increased at all. He is still getting by mostly on Motrin and Tylenol. Pretty Amazing if you ask me.
I think the biggest challenge for him still is getting to the bathroom, I got a portable commode for his bedroom that seems to help him out some.
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