gsouth
06-05-2003, 10:56 PM
I have my surgery the end of this month. My Dr. said that he would be putting a breathing tube in. That scares me, will he wait until I'm asleep before he puts it down my throat? And does everyone have to go to pt after surgery? I'm haveing c5-6, c6-7 anterior cervical disectomy w/fusion and plating.
Thanks for any reply, gsouth
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melanie dawn
06-06-2003, 11:21 AM
Hi gsouth,
please dont stress yourself over the breathing tube. It is placed after you are asleep, it is measured to the size of your throat. It is generally removed before you are fully concious. I have had my share of surgery, and never remember the tube. And most of my post op patients do not remember the tube.
As for the PT , I dont know if all patients must go. Actually when you come down to it, no-one can make you! :D But PT done by a well trained professional can certainly help with healing and rebuiding of strength, they often provide great assessment and support as well.
I hope this helped, take care; Mel
please dont stress yourself over the breathing tube. It is placed after you are asleep, it is measured to the size of your throat. It is generally removed before you are fully concious. I have had my share of surgery, and never remember the tube. And most of my post op patients do not remember the tube.
As for the PT , I dont know if all patients must go. Actually when you come down to it, no-one can make you! :D But PT done by a well trained professional can certainly help with healing and rebuiding of strength, they often provide great assessment and support as well.
I hope this helped, take care; Mel
mel333
06-06-2003, 11:53 AM
Hi Gsouth,
This freaks me out also but not after what Mel said. I almost don't want to know what they are doing during surgery. I am having the artificial disc in July c5/6 so I am scared right there with you. Good luck with yours and take care.
Mel
This freaks me out also but not after what Mel said. I almost don't want to know what they are doing during surgery. I am having the artificial disc in July c5/6 so I am scared right there with you. Good luck with yours and take care.
Mel
calico angel
06-06-2003, 04:39 PM
Hi Gsouth,
I'm worried about everything and not even sure if I really need to have th surgery done. I figure I should do it while I'm still young though.
I have so many questions and I called a few of my drs. patients to see what they had to say. It's funny-his assistant said I am one of about 5 people that has ever asked for that. I want to be really sure of my dr's. competence level.
I definitely want to have a breathing tube! That's how they kep you alive. Your gag reflex goes away when you are under, so I'm not worried about that. I know that is one of the reasons you will have a sore throat after too.
Peace and healing,
Kelley
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Kelley
Symptoms dating back to 1986?
Rear-ended 1999
Disc herniations C5-6 & C6-7
DDD diagnosed 2002
Surgery scheduled for 6-25-03
I'm worried about everything and not even sure if I really need to have th surgery done. I figure I should do it while I'm still young though.
I have so many questions and I called a few of my drs. patients to see what they had to say. It's funny-his assistant said I am one of about 5 people that has ever asked for that. I want to be really sure of my dr's. competence level.
I definitely want to have a breathing tube! That's how they kep you alive. Your gag reflex goes away when you are under, so I'm not worried about that. I know that is one of the reasons you will have a sore throat after too.
Peace and healing,
Kelley
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Kelley
Symptoms dating back to 1986?
Rear-ended 1999
Disc herniations C5-6 & C6-7
DDD diagnosed 2002
Surgery scheduled for 6-25-03
Memer
06-06-2003, 06:02 PM
Hi G.,
I'm pretty sure you won't remember the tube at all. I was intubated while I was awake because I had spinal cord compression and they had to make sure they didn't cause any more damage when they tilted my head back to insert the tube. Even though I know I was awake (doc told me and it's in my operative note), I don't remember a thing about it. The medication (Versed) they gave me wiped out that memory.
I hope this puts your mind at ease.
[This message has been edited by Memer (edited 08-05-2003).]
I'm pretty sure you won't remember the tube at all. I was intubated while I was awake because I had spinal cord compression and they had to make sure they didn't cause any more damage when they tilted my head back to insert the tube. Even though I know I was awake (doc told me and it's in my operative note), I don't remember a thing about it. The medication (Versed) they gave me wiped out that memory.
I hope this puts your mind at ease.
[This message has been edited by Memer (edited 08-05-2003).]
gsouth
06-06-2003, 10:15 PM
Thanks to you all...You all are great...I am so glad I found this board.Everything I get worried about you all put my mind at ease.I have 3 weeks to go before my surgery so I'm sure I'll have more questions..That breathing tube was worring me go death..But I really do feel better about it now...Thanks for all replys..gsouth
Debbie2
06-07-2003, 12:31 AM
Everyone is correct, you are asleep when the put in the tube, and yes you must have it to breath as it is what is keeping you breathing and it will be out when you wake up. In my case I remember them taking it out only because I had a little trouble coming out... It may of woke me up a little but I swear to you, it didn't hurt, I didn't care and I was talking the minute I could. Thanking everyone for taking care of me... I still remember that so clearly.
They told me the only time you need to keep it in is if there are complications which is rare. I smoked for 28 years and quit cold turkey for surgery. That is why I think I had a little problem. I have not picked up a cigarette since.
It's awesome!
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Debbie2
ACDF fusion (c5c6) with titanium plate and screws using donor bone -
September 4, 2002.
They told me the only time you need to keep it in is if there are complications which is rare. I smoked for 28 years and quit cold turkey for surgery. That is why I think I had a little problem. I have not picked up a cigarette since.
It's awesome!
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Debbie2
ACDF fusion (c5c6) with titanium plate and screws using donor bone -
September 4, 2002.
Catherine with a C
06-07-2003, 01:20 AM
Breathing tube?
What breathing tube!!!!
I Know............apparently a tube was used during the surgery; but, I would not have known unless I knew.
I knew that it was needed during surgery; but , hey,
not my concern!!
I will admit to freaking out before surgery emotionally, due to normal fears & concerns.~~~~~~```
but a breathing tube!! No memory!! Therefore, no concerns.!!
I interviewed both my surgeon & the rest of the on hands staff with a couple of questions while being rolled in~~~~~~~~~~feeling a wee bit~~~~WOOZY~~~~
Are you willing to take a breathalizer?!
Did you have a fight with your husband/wife/significant other last night or this morning!!??
Are you in major debt?!
Were you on call last weekend?!
Do I look like or resemble at all, an ex mother/father/
in law? wife/husband/girlfriend/boyfriend!!??
I remember smiling!!!!!!! & I remember "coming' to!!
Breathing tube?
What breathing tube?
Sorry to ramble.......
I understand & empathize with your concerns....
keep them coming!!!!!!!
stay informed & stay strong!!
You are in good hands here gsouth~~~~~`
we are willing & ready to take on any & all of your fears......within reason of course!!
Know that you are not alone!
Catherine
What breathing tube!!!!
I Know............apparently a tube was used during the surgery; but, I would not have known unless I knew.
I knew that it was needed during surgery; but , hey,
not my concern!!
I will admit to freaking out before surgery emotionally, due to normal fears & concerns.~~~~~~```
but a breathing tube!! No memory!! Therefore, no concerns.!!
I interviewed both my surgeon & the rest of the on hands staff with a couple of questions while being rolled in~~~~~~~~~~feeling a wee bit~~~~WOOZY~~~~
Are you willing to take a breathalizer?!
Did you have a fight with your husband/wife/significant other last night or this morning!!??
Are you in major debt?!
Were you on call last weekend?!
Do I look like or resemble at all, an ex mother/father/
in law? wife/husband/girlfriend/boyfriend!!??
I remember smiling!!!!!!! & I remember "coming' to!!
Breathing tube?
What breathing tube?
Sorry to ramble.......
I understand & empathize with your concerns....
keep them coming!!!!!!!
stay informed & stay strong!!
You are in good hands here gsouth~~~~~`
we are willing & ready to take on any & all of your fears......within reason of course!!
Know that you are not alone!
Catherine