Lapband question with upcoming surgery

[diane1964 1]

Only have my lapband since October 4th, 2012. I need a Hemorrhoidectomy/ fissure repair. My anesthesia option are local w/ sedation or general. I really don't want to be awake but I am afraid with general they will take my Fluid out b4 surgery. I will have 2 fills in my band by surgery. Has anyone had this surgery under only a local. I don't know what to decide. Any info to help me make my decision would be great. Thanks

[skuzzie 23]

Just let your aneathist no. I would prefer to be out to it!!! And your surgeon is aware so you should be fine with a general afterall hes not operating directly on your stomach or were the band is. You could always ring your doc to ask for advice

[SkinnyCubanChick 150]

I have not had my surgery yet until tomorrow! But I have had abdominal and laparoscopic procedures done with local anesthesia and never again!!!!!!! The pressure you feel is so scary! Never more!

[CHEZNOEL 4,061]

Agreed.... put me out!

[diane1964 1]

Agreed.... put me out!

Thanks for the replies. I am going to ask for general anesthesia. I am so afraid they won't give me enough local and I will be awake feeling everything. Thanks for helping me decide what to do.

[diane1964 1]

I have not had my surgery yet until tomorrow! But I have had abdominal and laparoscopic procedures done with local anesthesia and never again!!!!!!! The pressure you feel is so scary! Never more!

Good luck with your surgery.