@vickieannb57
I asked the hospital to explain how the BMB procedure is done. I received a short brochure.
*** What happens during the procedure? ***
"You will lie on your stomach or side, and the procedure site will be numbed with a local anesthetic. This will not make you sleepy or feel any different.
After the anesthetic takes effect, a clinician such as a doctor, advanced practice provider (nurse practitioner or physician’s assistant), or nurse will insert a needle into your bone and remove the sample of marrow and/or bone.
You may feel some discomfort such as a “pulling” feeling while the sample is being taken. The procedure takes about 20 to 30 minutes."
*** Will I be awake during the procedure? ***
"You may be prescribed a sedative to take by mouth before the procedure or given a sedative intravenously (IV) during the procedure. This medication will help you relax and decrease discomfort."
*** How much bone marrow will get taken? ***
"For a bone marrow aspiration, your clinician will take about 1 to 2 teaspoons of bone marrow. For a bone marrow biopsy, another sample of marrow will be taken immediately after the bone marrow aspiration using a new needle through the same puncture site. Your clinician will also take a piece of bone that is about ½ to ¾ of an inch long and about the thickness of a pencil
lead."
*** Will I be in pain after the procedure? ***
"You may experience some discomfort after the local anesthetic has worn off. You can apply an ice pack to the site for 20 minutes, 2 to 3 times a day if it is tender. Walking may also help your discomfort. If the pain continues to bother you, contact your care team."
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Is this procedure old or new way? This doesn't mention anything about a drill or CT-scanner. My doctor did mention that I would have similar sedation as when they do a colonoscopy.
I am starting to feel doubtful and reluctant to have the BMB. Do I really need it? I will read all the doctors' comments and results carefully.
- Hipsu **