jen288
07-02-2002, 01:25 AM
I was wondering about anesthesia. I might possibly have to have surgery soon and am not scared of the surgery but am terrified of going under the anesthesia. I am a huge worry wart about my health as it is. Could anyone tell me about and experience they had going under anesthesia or know what the procedure is like, how do the put you under.
I have been told you get very dizzy to its just like falling into a deep sleep. What does it feel like when you are waking up and the anesthesia is wearing off. sorry my question mark button doesnt work lol
thank you for any info
I have been told you get very dizzy to its just like falling into a deep sleep. What does it feel like when you are waking up and the anesthesia is wearing off. sorry my question mark button doesnt work lol
thank you for any info
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nanna02
07-02-2002, 03:13 AM
Hi There Jen! :)
If you do have to have surgery , firstly , make sure you ask as many ??? as you can about the procedure, and in hospital they should send an Anaesthetist around to see you..- ASK QUESTIONS!..
My experience was very good !!..I've had 2 ops so far .. 1 more soon..
I was trundled into theatre, the staff laughed and made jokes with me.. then told me what they were going to do.. then I knew no more.. woke up.. didn't kinda know where I was at first , but could hear my Daughter and husband talking to me so that was nice to know they were there.. I could smell the glorious smell of Tropical Flowers they'd sent me, (sitting on a shelf above my bed, I discovered later) .. I said something a bit rude like " I'm as Dry as a Penguins'Chuff! " .. my daughter told me later .. she was laughing at all the funny things that come out.. then eventually you just wake up properly and that's it!!.. After that it's to be seen how you are. So, Jen, good luck and don't let it worry you ..It's worse to worry..get informed !!... belle NZ xxx :)
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If you do have to have surgery , firstly , make sure you ask as many ??? as you can about the procedure, and in hospital they should send an Anaesthetist around to see you..- ASK QUESTIONS!..
My experience was very good !!..I've had 2 ops so far .. 1 more soon..
I was trundled into theatre, the staff laughed and made jokes with me.. then told me what they were going to do.. then I knew no more.. woke up.. didn't kinda know where I was at first , but could hear my Daughter and husband talking to me so that was nice to know they were there.. I could smell the glorious smell of Tropical Flowers they'd sent me, (sitting on a shelf above my bed, I discovered later) .. I said something a bit rude like " I'm as Dry as a Penguins'Chuff! " .. my daughter told me later .. she was laughing at all the funny things that come out.. then eventually you just wake up properly and that's it!!.. After that it's to be seen how you are. So, Jen, good luck and don't let it worry you ..It's worse to worry..get informed !!... belle NZ xxx :)
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Lady^
07-02-2002, 12:22 PM
I love anesthesia! I've had quite a few operations in my day and have never had a bad time with the anesthesia. They will hook up an IV in your hand or wrist and then usually they make you a a bit dopey and relaxed while they are prepping you for surgery. Once your prepped they will put another drug in the IV which will put you to sleep. Alot of people talk while they are sedated and say all sorts of crazy things. I had my tubes tied a month ago and when I woke up the doc said I had asked the anesthesia guy if he'd come home with me. He was kinda cute but I think that I asked him to come home with me cause his drugs made me feel so good.
When I wake up I usually just sort of, well, wake up. Depending on the surgery you may have pain when you wake up and if so the nurse will probably give you a pain pill. I used to wake up and burst in to tears (I have no idea why) but I don't do that any more.
There is also a "Twilight" anesthesia which is used sometimes. This drug doesn't put you to sleep but you don't feel anything or remember anything. It's used if you need to be awake for some reason. For example, if you have an endoscopy done they need you to be paritally awake cause you have to swallow a small camera which lets them look at your stomach and esophagus.
When I wake up I usually just sort of, well, wake up. Depending on the surgery you may have pain when you wake up and if so the nurse will probably give you a pain pill. I used to wake up and burst in to tears (I have no idea why) but I don't do that any more.
There is also a "Twilight" anesthesia which is used sometimes. This drug doesn't put you to sleep but you don't feel anything or remember anything. It's used if you need to be awake for some reason. For example, if you have an endoscopy done they need you to be paritally awake cause you have to swallow a small camera which lets them look at your stomach and esophagus.
Jay Tor
07-02-2002, 01:00 PM
My experience with general anesthesia hasn't been as pleasant - nausea and vomiting [dry heaves] for a few hours post-op. However, my last surgery was a few years ago before the new anti-emetics [anti-nausea, anti-vomiting] like Zofran were widely used.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/uspdi/202424.html
Generally, if you're sensitive to anesthesia - something that can only be determined by experience - the longer you're under, the worse your reaction is likely to be. The newer, shorter acting anesthetics [i.e. Versed] usually produce less nausea/vomiting.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/uspdi/202372.html
Check with your family if any of them have ever experienced any general anaesthesia side-effects. If yes, get the name of the specific meds and tell your surgeon and esp. your anaesthetist.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/uspdi/202424.html
Generally, if you're sensitive to anesthesia - something that can only be determined by experience - the longer you're under, the worse your reaction is likely to be. The newer, shorter acting anesthetics [i.e. Versed] usually produce less nausea/vomiting.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/uspdi/202372.html
Check with your family if any of them have ever experienced any general anaesthesia side-effects. If yes, get the name of the specific meds and tell your surgeon and esp. your anaesthetist.
Orlando's Girl
07-06-2002, 10:14 PM
Hey there! I've had two ops so far. Both times the anesthesia went well. The first surgery I remembered going into the opperating room and then I didn't remember anything after that. When I woke up, I just sort of woke up! At first, you can be a little confused, but then it all comes back. Sort of like sometimes when you wake up at a friends house, and you don't know where you are. Anyway..... the second surgery I made sure to stay focused so I could remember everything possible. They wheeled my bed into the opperating room, and after a few minutes the person will put a little breathing mask over your mouth and normally tell you to count backwards from 100. You normally only get to, like, 91. hehe. Then you just fall asleep basically. Try not to worry about it(I know it's easier said than done)! Good luck, and let us know how it goes!
Mal
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Mal
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flojo37160
07-07-2002, 10:23 AM
I have had various surgeries, the most recent 6 mos ago and have never had a problem with Anesthesia. The important thing is to not eat or drink anything after midnight, the day of the surgery so you won't be nauseasated after. (this could happen anyway, but it does help).
When they come in to talk to you about putting you to sleep, tell them your fears..they are used to hearing them and they will ask you questions concerning your health and any medications you are taking, plus if you are allergic to any medication. Usually they put a mild sedative in the IV, before going into the operating room and then whatever they use, they put that into the IV and BINGO!! you are out. Waking up, you can be a little disoriented, but all in all, depending on your surgery, it goes well. Like they mentioned above, if you are in pain they are prepared for it and will give you something for it.
The main thing is to ask all the questions you want before, and tell them your fears. These people are very good at what they do..and will be honest with you.
Hope it all goes well and let us know how you do. By the way...what kind of surgerg are you having??
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~** if you can't be good..be good at it!!~**
When they come in to talk to you about putting you to sleep, tell them your fears..they are used to hearing them and they will ask you questions concerning your health and any medications you are taking, plus if you are allergic to any medication. Usually they put a mild sedative in the IV, before going into the operating room and then whatever they use, they put that into the IV and BINGO!! you are out. Waking up, you can be a little disoriented, but all in all, depending on your surgery, it goes well. Like they mentioned above, if you are in pain they are prepared for it and will give you something for it.
The main thing is to ask all the questions you want before, and tell them your fears. These people are very good at what they do..and will be honest with you.
Hope it all goes well and let us know how you do. By the way...what kind of surgerg are you having??
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~** if you can't be good..be good at it!!~**
Dawn1973
07-07-2002, 11:23 AM
http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/t_up.gif for me to, I love anesthesia. You will never have felt so good in your life :D Sometimes I want to have surgery just for the anesthesia (just kidding) :D And if you do feel sick when you wake up, they pop something in your IV and it goes away immediately. Good Luck,
Dawn
Dawn
drs
07-07-2002, 11:24 AM
I get pretty sick on the stuff myself, the anti-sick meds helped one time and not the other, but if your scared, tell the nurse and he/she will ask the doctor that you'd like something to help you relax before you go under. They do this all the time, they just put it in your IV. Take Care and good luck with your surgery. Diana
meskate
07-09-2002, 06:00 PM
hi. i just had surgery on my collarbone and went under anesthesia a month ago to have it done. when they took me into the surgury room i was looking around and i never knew i went out. happened that quick. i was under for about 2 hours for the procedure. waking up from it was kinda tough, i just felt like i was totally out of it. when i was in the recovery room they wanted me to eat a few crackers and i also drank part of a mountain dew, i was fine for awhile and then i got sick. they wanted me to eat something and keep it down before they would let me go home. so a while later i tried some more crackers and that stayed down so they let me go home. when i got home i started feeling sick again and i tell ya , i never threw up so bad in my life. but after i did i went to bed the rest of the day and that night and the next morning i felt great! never got sick again or nothing. then i was put under when i had my teeth pulled out and got dentures but i never got sick at all from that. i think it just depends on how long you are put under. people react differently to different things. hey, i wish ya the best of luck with your surgery!! sheri s.