Guest guest Posted January 1, 2002 Report Share Posted January 1, 2002 In a message dated 1/1/02 1:32:27 PM Pacific Standard Time, margaretleo@... writes: > I'm now getting extremely cold feet regarding general anesthesia Jaki: I agree with Margaret. Talking to your anesthesiologist might help. By all means, call your surgeon's office and request to speak or even meet with your anesthesiologist. Years ago, I had a bunionectomy. I was given a general anesthesia. No one really explained what that involved. When I was in the pre-op holding area, the anesthesiologist came in and quickly introduced himself and gave me the kindergarten version of what he was going to do. I was very angry about all that for some time afterwards. But, make your own decision. Who knows, if you just call your surgeon's office and express your concern, they might even offer to arrange a conversation between you and your anesthesiologist. Take care, Cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 1, 2002 Report Share Posted January 1, 2002 Yes, I am getting cold feet regarding my surgery. I have also put off my myomectomy for years due to fear of anesthesia. Approximately 5 years ago, I had a laporoscopy and with an epidural and was a nervous wreck after the surgery. I couldn't sleep and was anxious after the surgery. It was horrible. I also have anti-anxiety meds in my system. yes, I spoke with the anesthesiologist yesterday and he spoke to me briefly. I am going to talk to the anesthesiologist that is going to be working on me Wednesday. I am having major stress symptoms re this surgery. I have got to remain calm. Re: UAE or Myomectomy , I don't know how cold your feet are, but I hope you are going through with your myo. I think your descriptions of UAE and myo are generally correct, but why are you asking this question so close to the date of your surgery? I too was terrified of general anesthesia. So much so that I put off having a myo for nearly one year after it was recommended. Is it possible for you to speak with the anesthesiologist prior to your surgery? I think that information is the best antidote to fear. I am sure that everything will turn out OK. Please keep in touch after your surgery is over. Margaret > I'm now getting extremely cold feet regarding general anesthesia. I assuming the difference between UAE and Myomectomy would be: > with UAE: its only for fibroids in certain locations, no general anesthesia and speedy recovery. With myomectomy, general anesthesia and the surgeon can take a peek to see whats going on inside the uterus and repair. > > can anyone add to this or correct me if I'm wrong. > > tracy > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 1, 2002 Report Share Posted January 1, 2002 I had a number of concerns before my UFE so I know how you feel and I know all about " cold feet " . Even though I did not have general anesthesia, I still was scared. I called my IR a week before my UFE with all sorts of questions re: what if this happens, and what it that happens and what if.....his response was " it is my job to 'worry' about all these things, not yours. I am not anticipating any problems and neither should you. If there are any problems I know what to do to correct them. " I guess I had to be reminded that HE is the doctor and a very good one at that. He completely calmed my nerves and I did not have another concern after that. A positive attitude will help you with your anxiety. Try not to dwell on the " what ifs " ... Carol __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 1, 2002 Report Share Posted January 1, 2002 Jaki, As someone who has undergone 3 epidurals, a spinal and general anesthesia twice, my opinion is that the general anesthesia was by far the less stressful. There are some other considerations while using general anesthesia, but as long as you are healthy, they are minimal. Someone else mentioned this already, but it is common protocol for the anesthesiologist to administer Versed prior to the general anesthesia. This will certainly calm your nerves and even puts some people almost to sleep. Keep your mind focused on the final outcome you are working towards. The worse will be a short period of discomfort, which will be nothing compared to life with fibroids. I hope all goes well. Debi Jaki wrote: > Yes, I am getting cold feet regarding my surgery. I have also put > off my myomectomy for years due to fear of anesthesia. Approximately > 5 years ago, I had a laporoscopy and with an epidural and was a > nervous wreck after the surgery. I couldn't sleep and was anxious > after the surgery. It was horrible. I also have anti-anxiety meds in > my system. yes, I spoke with the anesthesiologist yesterday and he > spoke to me briefly. I am going to talk to the anesthesiologist that > is going to be working on me Wednesday. I am having major stress > symptoms re this surgery. I have got to remain calm. > Re: UAE or Myomectomy > > > , > > I don't know how cold your feet are, but I hope you are going > through > with your myo. I think your descriptions of UAE and myo are > generally > correct, but why are you asking this question so close to the date > of > your surgery? > > I too was terrified of general anesthesia. So much so that I put off > > having a myo for nearly one year after it was recommended. Is it > possible for you to speak with the anesthesiologist prior to your > surgery? I think that information is the best antidote to fear. I am > > sure that everything will turn out OK. Please keep in touch after > your surgery is over. > > Margaret > > > > I'm now getting extremely cold feet regarding general anesthesia. > I assuming the difference between UAE and Myomectomy would be: > > with UAE: its only for fibroids in certain locations, no general > anesthesia and speedy recovery. With myomectomy, general anesthesia > > and the surgeon can take a peek to see whats going on inside the > uterus and repair. > > > > can anyone add to this or correct me if I'm wrong. > > > > tracy > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 1, 2002 Report Share Posted January 1, 2002 Thank you very much for your responses. I will talk to the doctor tomorrow. God Bless and Happy New Year! Re: UAE or Myomectomy > > > , > > I don't know how cold your feet are, but I hope you are going > through > with your myo. I think your descriptions of UAE and myo are > generally > correct, but why are you asking this question so close to the date > of > your surgery? > > I too was terrified of general anesthesia. So much so that I put off > > having a myo for nearly one year after it was recommended. Is it > possible for you to speak with the anesthesiologist prior to your > surgery? I think that information is the best antidote to fear. I am > > sure that everything will turn out OK. Please keep in touch after > your surgery is over. > > Margaret > > > > I'm now getting extremely cold feet regarding general anesthesia. > I assuming the difference between UAE and Myomectomy would be: > > with UAE: its only for fibroids in certain locations, no general > anesthesia and speedy recovery. With myomectomy, general anesthesia > > and the surgeon can take a peek to see whats going on inside the > uterus and repair. > > > > can anyone add to this or correct me if I'm wrong. > > > > tracy > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 1, 2002 Report Share Posted January 1, 2002 I had a general and I was so glad. I was relaxed going under, so I must have had a sedaive. I have asthma and I guess I got a breathing treatment going out of it but I was too groggy to get perturbed about it. It was less stressful than the times when I had spinals. gg Debi Sewell wrote: > Jaki, > > As someone who has undergone 3 epidurals, a spinal and general > anesthesia twice, my opinion is that the general anesthesia was by far > the less stressful. There are some other considerations while using > general anesthesia, but as long as you are healthy, they are minimal. > Someone else mentioned this already, but it is common protocol for the > anesthesiologist to administer Versed prior to the general anesthesia. > This will certainly calm your nerves and even puts some people almost to > sleep. > > Keep your mind focused on the final outcome you are working towards. > The worse will be a short period of discomfort, which will be nothing > compared to life with fibroids. > > I hope all goes well. > Debi > > Jaki wrote: > > > Yes, I am getting cold feet regarding my surgery. I have also put > > off my myomectomy for years due to fear of anesthesia. Approximately > > 5 years ago, I had a laporoscopy and with an epidural and was a > > nervous wreck after the surgery. I couldn't sleep and was anxious > > after the surgery. It was horrible. I also have anti-anxiety meds in > > my system. yes, I spoke with the anesthesiologist yesterday and he > > spoke to me briefly. I am going to talk to the anesthesiologist that > > is going to be working on me Wednesday. I am having major stress > > symptoms re this surgery. I have got to remain calm. > > Re: UAE or Myomectomy > > > > > > , > > > > I don't know how cold your feet are, but I hope you are going > > through > > with your myo. I think your descriptions of UAE and myo are > > generally > > correct, but why are you asking this question so close to the date > > of > > your surgery? > > > > I too was terrified of general anesthesia. So much so that I put off > > > > having a myo for nearly one year after it was recommended. Is it > > possible for you to speak with the anesthesiologist prior to your > > surgery? I think that information is the best antidote to fear. I am > > > > sure that everything will turn out OK. Please keep in touch after > > your surgery is over. > > > > Margaret > > > > > > > I'm now getting extremely cold feet regarding general anesthesia. > > I assuming the difference between UAE and Myomectomy would be: > > > with UAE: its only for fibroids in certain locations, no general > > anesthesia and speedy recovery. With myomectomy, general anesthesia > > > > and the surgeon can take a peek to see whats going on inside the > > uterus and repair. > > > > > > can anyone add to this or correct me if I'm wrong. > > > > > > tracy > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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