General anesthesia issues

[Lisa :) 231]

I am scheduled for surgery on Nov 9th and I'm not really worried about the surgery itself. I feel like I have spent years researching this subject and I've made the right decision for me with regard to the sleeve. My only real concern is going under general anesthesia. I have only been under twice in my life (at 16 and 19)....both were oral surgeries. However, both times I threw up while coming out of it and I had to be intubated. Has anyone else had this experience? Even though it was over 20 years ago, I remember it being horrible. Just wondering how common it is. I'll definitely talk to my surgeon about it when I meet with her two weeks prior.

[hirskobrn 0]

Hey Lisa

I just had my surgery on Monday and I was worried about the anesthesia too. The one thing I do remember is being nauseated and repeating it over and over. I'm sure they got tired of hearing it and I don't know what or how much they gave me but I never threw up and the nausea passed. I agree about talking to your doctor about medications for after surgery but make sure you talk to the Anesthesiologist (Dr. that gives the anesthetist in the Operating room) and the Nurse Anesthetist ( the one who will probably be with you when you start to wake up after surgery). You probably won't see these people until you are in preop before surgery. They have several different medications that they can give you if needed. Not to mention that the Anesthesiologist is the one who will write orders for your care in recovery (medications) until you are transfered to your room. ( at least at my hospital). Good luck with your surgery and good vibes for a vomit free recovery!

[TijuanaPlication 87]

I've not experienced this, but you should tell your doctor about this as I've heard that they can change the type of anesthetic to avoid this, but you need to make sure you let them know well ahead of time.

[Lisa :) 231]

Thanx!! I've put it on my list of questions to ask at my pre-op appt.

[Disney 20]

Your anesthesiologist will come talk with you before surgery. Just be sure to mention your history with nausea and they can give you several different things to *help* prevent it. Nothing is guaranteed though. They can offer decadron and Zofran for sure. Phenergan also. I ALWAYS used to get sick with surgery and since they started with those meds I mentioned, I have not been sick once since. Good luck to you!

[christin 54]

I threw up everywhere in the recovery room after gall bladder surgery a few years back. lol I will definitely be asking for any anti-nausea meds possible.

[Lisa :) 231]

Thanks guys!!! I feel better about it now!!

[gracemarie 6]

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Thanks guys!!! I feel better about it now!!

I am an OR nurse and it is just about routine now for all general patients to get Zofran inter operative and just about 100% stops any nausea, just mention to you gas person and see if they do this, I bet they do...