We removed the nerve block catheter completely at 6:30 pm. It was as easy to do as they said it would be. The hardest part was removing all of the tape but since they gave us the spray that dissolves the sticky tape that was even easy.
The only uncomfortable feeling after the removal of the catheter was the annoying itchy cast feeling. It took her longer to get to sleep because of the itching but she had another good night.
So it seems that the nerve block was a huge success and we would recommend it. It only affects the area needed for pain without sending medicine throughout the rest of the body causing unpleasant side effects. It controlled the pain wonderfully and was easy to remove.
It seems like the hardest part is behind us now. Now we are looking forward to becoming more and more mobile. Mary is getting around with her walker because she has a long cast and a wheelchair for walks. In 10 more days the cast will be shortened which will let her start using crutches and working on bending her knee that is currently in a cast. She is beginning to move her leg more on her own but still needs help lifting her leg at times and to go downstairs.
It is nice not to have to worry about the catheter tubing and carry the bag of medicine around.
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