Screw removal after Fulkersons

[missemmyloo]

Hi guys,
It's been a year since my Fulkersons, Arthroscopy and Lateral Release (bit of a mouthful) which was at the end of July 2010,
and I'm having my screws removed on Friday (15/7), was just wondering what to expect!
I'm only day surgery again, going under general. But i was just wondering if anyone had any experience with this as the OS said last time that it was a straightforward procedure and wouldn't be so bad, but it left me wanting to hack my leg off!
So any experiences you have would be of great help!
Thankyou, Emma.

[KW]

It's really no big deal.  I've had it done 3 times...it is a outpatient procedure that takes about 20 min.  I never had a general just light sedation (still don't remember a darn thing) for the procedure.  They generally don't like to put you under general for such a short procedure.  I walked out of the hospital no crutches needed and was back to work the next day.  You will be sore for a few day but nothing that OTC Advil or something similar won't handle. 

[missemmyloo]

Hm, they said I'd have to be under general!
But thank you! I was starting to worry about it!