Hi Whitney:
 
I just had my uterus removed 4 months ago.  Matia agrees that this was the right decision for me and I knew that I would have a setback.  I sure did but it was necessary.  There were a lot of meds involved including antibiotics, painkillers etc...  I do now finally feel that I am bouncing back and do not regret my surgery as my situation was worsening and my progress with treatment was being delayed.  If your surgery is necessary I would go for it but know that there may or may not be a bit of a setback.  Earlier last year I had also a minor surgery on my ear and had local freeezing.  I did not have any problems with that surgery.

Whitney,
I am so sorry I know that is very painful. I  hope your ok. I don't have personal experience on this but I wanted to pass on my concern and prayer for you. I hope you recover quickly.

Hi Whitney,
Ugh, sorry you must go through this, but you can do this.  I've had setbacks in treatment from other causes but each time eventually I plod along and get further.  And for what it's worth my skin surgeries w/ local anesthetic a few times caused no issues.
You might check w/ Nicole? or the post she did recently re: dental surgery, she seemed to know a lot of good questions to ask and things I'd never think of, like a drug they plan to give you could be ok but suspended in a certain solution that is problematic. The more you know ahead, the more prepared, plus you could run by Matia.  Even if it will set you back, getting a handle on what to expect ahead of time can help you bear it.  Maybe you can also ask the dr's if there are other options that exist but most ppl don't use?  Never hurts to ask.
Healing prayers your way...