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

[Guest guest]

" Funny " that the topic of -not being all the way out- has come up.

I've been pretty upset about this issue and I was afraid to ask

anyone for fear of spreading the fear! I've asked around and I

too have heard that this is mostly a problem with heart surgeries.

My surgeon says that this is because a different anesthesia is used

for heart surgeries... So, I've decided not to worry about. I'm

glad that the issue was raised here so I can continue to *not worry

about it.* Thanks for this group!

Sue

I posted before pics under " Sue's Underbite Photos "

December 7 surgery for both jaws!

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> 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.

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

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> Beth

[Guest guest]

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?

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> > 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.

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> > Beth

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[Guest guest]

- If I hadn't been able to jolt upright, I would have just

fallen asleep shortly after. It wouldn't have resulted in anything

bad. It was just scary for a moment. It's definitely a good idea

to talk to the anesthesiologist though...I'm glad yours was very

understanding and willing to reassure you.

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> > > 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.

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

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> > > Beth

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