Guest guest Posted March 15, 2004 Report Share Posted March 15, 2004 Hi everyone, I'm so glad I've found this site. All of you have helped me more than you will ever know. My newest problem is deciding what type of anesthesia I want. I've only been in the hospital once and had one procedure (c-section) and I received a spinal for it. For some reason I've always had a fear of having tube down my throat during general anesthesia. Can all of you tell me your experiences with anesthesia? The panic is setting in now that my abdominal myo is this Thursday. I'm a nervous wreck. Thanks for any information you can provide me.. Pam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2004 Report Share Posted March 15, 2004 Pam Although I learnt from the forums that there's a tube in your throat when you are out in surgery, it was put in and taken out when I was unconscious. The same goes for the catheter and the drip being put in. When I woke up there was no odd sensation in the throat or mouth and I would never have known if I hadn't read this. Still, you may as well take in throat lozenges/boiled sweets just in case. Just don't fall asleep with one in your mouth! The catheter didn't feel odd and there was no sense of worry about it. Aztek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2004 Report Share Posted March 15, 2004 I had a similar situation--the tube was put in my throat after I was unconscious and taken out before I woke up. It didn't cause any odd sensation afterwards. Similarly, my catheter didn't bother me for the most part. I walked around the halls a bit a few hours after surgery, and the catheter was fine. Normally, walking with a catheter is uneventful, but I think I clogged up the catheter lines somehow when I got up for a walk at 4 a.m. the day after the surgery. (I have no idea why I was awake then. I decided that since I was awake anyway and it would be good to get the blood circulating, I would walk around my room a few times.) After my brief walk, I went back to sleep. When I woke up at about 8:30 a.m., my bladder felt full. I mentioned it to the nurse, who confirmed that the catheter lines needed to be adjusted. She did a quick, painless adjustment, and everything worked well again. I was on the catheter for less than 24 hours overall. (I went home the day after my surgery.) I had general anesthesia for my myomectomy, just as I have for my other six surgeries, starting at age 5. I've never had a bad reaction to anesthesia. Cheryl > Although I learnt from the forums that there's a tube in your throat > when you are out in surgery, it was put in and taken out when I > was unconscious. The same goes for the catheter and the drip > being put in. When I woke up there was no odd sensation in the > throat or mouth and I would never have known if I hadn't read > this. Still, you may as well take in throat lozenges/boiled sweets > just in case. Just don't fall asleep with one in your mouth! > > The catheter didn't feel odd and there was no sense of worry > about it. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2004 Report Share Posted March 15, 2004 I had a similar situation--the tube was put in my throat after I was unconscious and taken out before I woke up. It didn't cause any odd sensation afterwards. Similarly, my catheter didn't bother me for the most part. I walked around the halls a bit a few hours after surgery, and the catheter was fine. Normally, walking with a catheter is uneventful, but I think I clogged up the catheter lines somehow when I got up for a walk at 4 a.m. the day after the surgery. (I have no idea why I was awake then. I decided that since I was awake anyway and it would be good to get the blood circulating, I would walk around my room a few times.) After my brief walk, I went back to sleep. When I woke up at about 8:30 a.m., my bladder felt full. I mentioned it to the nurse, who confirmed that the catheter lines needed to be adjusted. She did a quick, painless adjustment, and everything worked well again. I was on the catheter for less than 24 hours overall. (I went home the day after my surgery.) I had general anesthesia for my myomectomy, just as I have for my other six surgeries, starting at age 5. I've never had a bad reaction to anesthesia. Cheryl > Although I learnt from the forums that there's a tube in your throat > when you are out in surgery, it was put in and taken out when I > was unconscious. The same goes for the catheter and the drip > being put in. When I woke up there was no odd sensation in the > throat or mouth and I would never have known if I hadn't read > this. Still, you may as well take in throat lozenges/boiled sweets > just in case. Just don't fall asleep with one in your mouth! > > The catheter didn't feel odd and there was no sense of worry > about it. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2004 Report Share Posted March 15, 2004 I had a similar situation--the tube was put in my throat after I was unconscious and taken out before I woke up. It didn't cause any odd sensation afterwards. Similarly, my catheter didn't bother me for the most part. I walked around the halls a bit a few hours after surgery, and the catheter was fine. Normally, walking with a catheter is uneventful, but I think I clogged up the catheter lines somehow when I got up for a walk at 4 a.m. the day after the surgery. (I have no idea why I was awake then. I decided that since I was awake anyway and it would be good to get the blood circulating, I would walk around my room a few times.) After my brief walk, I went back to sleep. When I woke up at about 8:30 a.m., my bladder felt full. I mentioned it to the nurse, who confirmed that the catheter lines needed to be adjusted. She did a quick, painless adjustment, and everything worked well again. I was on the catheter for less than 24 hours overall. (I went home the day after my surgery.) I had general anesthesia for my myomectomy, just as I have for my other six surgeries, starting at age 5. I've never had a bad reaction to anesthesia. Cheryl > Although I learnt from the forums that there's a tube in your throat > when you are out in surgery, it was put in and taken out when I > was unconscious. The same goes for the catheter and the drip > being put in. When I woke up there was no odd sensation in the > throat or mouth and I would never have known if I hadn't read > this. Still, you may as well take in throat lozenges/boiled sweets > just in case. Just don't fall asleep with one in your mouth! > > The catheter didn't feel odd and there was no sense of worry > about it. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2004 Report Share Posted March 15, 2004 Hi Pam, I've been under general anesthesia twice, for my emergency c/section & for my ab. myo. I really didn't think it was bad at all - usually they will give you a little something to relax you before they put you under. I have absolutely no recollection of being put under, only coming to and feeling really sleepy. I also would have never known there was a tube down my throat either time. I had more problems with the morphine they put me on afterward (it made me nauseated & unable to wake up - I was in recovery for 4 hours after my ab myo). Once I got off the narcotics and onto the Toradol for pain everything was good. I asked my Dr. about having my myo with an epidural and she said that she prefers general anesthesia as the body doesn't relax as much with an epidural and it can make the surgery more difficult. I think you will find that your myo will be similar to your c/section - you will be so focused on getting better & getting home to see your daughter that you will be up and around and doing all the things you need to do to heal (including rest!). I wish you all the best & will be thinking of you on Thursday. Just remember that the anticipation of it is the worst part, and after Thursday you will feel a little better each day and it will be behind you. Take Care, Cindy > Hi everyone, > > I'm so glad I've found this site. All of you have helped me more > than you will ever know. My newest problem is deciding what type of > anesthesia I want. I've only been in the hospital once and had one > procedure (c-section) and I received a spinal for it. For some > reason I've always had a fear of having tube down my throat during > general anesthesia. > > Can all of you tell me your experiences with anesthesia? The panic is > setting in now that my abdominal myo is this Thursday. I'm a nervous > wreck. > > Thanks for any information you can provide me.. > > Pam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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