Re: General versus Epidural (Spinal)?

[Guest guest]

Ken,

I don't know much about epidurals, other than a large needle is

treading waters about the spinal column. I took the general (gas mask

induced) and suffered no ill effects afterwards. You will be given an

explanation of each by Dr. Mont's anesthetist. When I came out of the

recovery room, I was chatty but lucid. Excited that I got the device

and that I was on the road to recovery. No " hangover " from the

anesthesia.

People can react differently to the same anesthesia. That's why you

will be questioned ad nauseum about reactions and allergies.

I was indifferent, except I did not want to be " awake " and did not

like the idea of a needle near my spinal column. You ae given an IV

relaxant anyway, before the anesthesia. Good luck. You'll do fine.

Fred

Connecticut

Rt. C+ Mont

2/26/04

> Hi All:

>

> I am scheduled for resurfacing surgery with Dr. Mont on March

22nd.

> At this point I am 90 percent sure that I want to try the epidural

> (spinal) with Versed (and whatever else that the anesthesiologist

is

> willing to give me to put me in la la land). I know this has been

a

> topic of discussion in the past, but I thought I'd solicit opinions

> again because it is near show time and maybe some would like to

voice

> their opinion. Thanks.

>

> Ken

[Guest guest]

> > Hi All:

> >

> > I am scheduled for resurfacing surgery with Dr. Mont on March

> 22nd.

> > At this point I am 90 percent sure that I want to try the

epidural

> > (spinal) with Versed (and whatever else that the anesthesiologist

> is

> > willing to give me to put me in la la land). I know this has

been

> a

> > topic of discussion in the past, but I thought I'd solicit

opinions

> > again because it is near show time and maybe some would like to

> voice

> > their opinion. Thanks.

> >

> > Ken

[Guest guest]

I had decided to have the spinal but when the time came there was a problem

as it did not work in the right areas so I then also had a general. It really

left me feeling spaced out for weeks but it was ideal for pain management! I

believe its likely you will make a quicker recovery with a spinal and although

mine went wrong, just plain bad luck, the final outcome was good. Hope this

helps.

Jadeblazex