Re: Re: JUST HAD MY SURGERY TODAY! ~ Anesthesia Issue ~

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hey ashley,

wow, that sounds scary though..if you hadn't jolted would they have known? and

what meds were those though? were you being put under general or " concsious

sedation " ?

anyway, either way though, what i did, even though i knew it wasn't gonna

happen, is talk to the anasthesiolgist about my fear and i even said " yeah, i

know this is gonna sound crazy but i've watched a show and read these things

blah blah " and just explained my fears..this way, i figured at teh very least,

they'll be especially careful for this not to happen, though, anyway i knew

inside that it would not happen. so i guess that's what i'd suggest for pple

worried..is just bring up the fear and this way they'll be extra vigilant with

everything and you'll just feel more calm having actually discussed it...

OHara wrote:

Sue - Not being fully out has been really hyped up in the media

lately. They've had a few " documentaries " about it and the TV show

Nip/Tuck also used it as part of a plot. While getting my wisdom

teeth out, I experienced this BEFORE the doctor started the

procedure. The meds they use at the dentist aren't as strong and

the paralyzing effect took place before the unconscious effect, so I

was thinking pretty clearly as I lay there unable to move or open my

eyes. It was scary but I was finally able to jolt upright and the

doctor assured me that the meds hadn't completely taken over yet.

I'm planning on speaking to my anesthesiologist about this before

sugery just to feel more comfortable about it. You should too.

Does anyone else have any other advice?

> > ,

> > Glad to hear your surgery went so well. Also thank you for

giving

> such

> > a great explanation of our process. It really helps, expecially

> since

> > I too have a fear of not being put under all the way.

> >

> > Hope your week goes by quick and you feel better.

> >

> > Beth

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