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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

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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

>

>

>

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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

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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

> >

> >

> >

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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

> >

> >

> >

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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

> > >

> > >

> > >

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