Re: Pre-surgery jitters, a couple questions to Janet

[Guest guest]

I was concerned too before surgery. These were my experiences. After I woke

up from surgery, I was cold and in pain. They gave more blankets and pain

meds and I was a lot better. The anesthesiologist can give you something to

relax you but mine was via IV. I found once they started the IV they didn't

have to stick me anymore. That was nice. All meds went through the IV. I had

never had surgery before so I was really nervous about the whole process. My

anesthesiologist gave me my anesthesia and I didn't remember anything else

until recovery. I didn't have a real negative experience with the anesthesia.

I did itch afterwards but I was given Benadryll(?) and it cleared up. My

doctor did try to explain everything to me while I was in recovery but it

really was a blur. I had him repeat what he said once I was in my hospital

room. I hope this helps.

Felicia