How Did You Deal With The Fear Of Being Put To Sleep?

[Sexiipisces77 27]

I am almost done with my preop classes and will be seeing the surgeon soon..I am not afraid of all the after effects I am 35 and have never been put to sleep and would like to get some feedback on how others felt or am I the only scary cat!!! LOL

[TheGamer 406]

You really don't even realize it happens. They give you something to relax you and you're semi aware of being wheeled in to the OR and you're really not aware of anything else after that until you come out of it. Of course at that point I wanted them to put me back under because I hurt like hell, but you take what you can get

[Giselle3264 175]

I've had numerous surgeries and in all cases, I'm talking or being talked to, or being wheeled down the hall and I'm out. The very next moment I'm waking up. It's never been a gradual process. Once I was told to count backward from 100. I got to 97 and they started calling my name. I thought, "What do you want? Just get this over." It was over. They were waking me up! For this surgery, they also gave me something to "relax" me before they put me out. I was so happy You won't have any problems!

[suzthebrit 146]

Being put to sleep is scary for anybody. You are not in control and that is a scary thing. I do have to say though that anesthesiologists have had numerous years of training and know what they are doing to keep you safe.

You won't even know you went to sleep when you wake up!

Don't let this fear deter you from this decision that will change your whole life. Think about how many surgeries happen everyday and the percentage of problems. It very very low, something like 0.01%.

[Sexiipisces77 27]

Thank you ladies so much I am so emtional over this I guess you fear the unknown!!! I really appreciate the kind words makes me feel better I wake out of my sleep thinking about this!!!

[dexter 205]

When the time comes, you'll be ready to get this done!

Tell them you've never been put out before. They'll help you through it.

I was sleeved almost 2 weeks ago. They wheeled me in and had me move to the operating table. I asked why ORs are so cold. (Go ahead and make small talk- it keeps your mind off things) while I was asking the nurse a few questions, the anesthesiologist was hooking me up (he sat behind me- they usually do). Next thing I knew - I was done. And even now, I don't remember that part much. I could swear I dreamt while out but they say you don't. Maybe it was a weird little hallucination on my part while waking up.

You'll do great. The anesthesiologist is your best friend. They do this all the time. You'll meet yours before surgery. Go ahead and tell yours that this is your first time out too.

[BKMama 179]

I was more afraid of the anesthesia than the surgery so I understand. I made sure my surgeon knew my fears and he talked me through them. The anesthesiologist team was wonderful too. They gave me some of that "I don't care" in my IV before wheeling me to the OR and after that I only have random snap shots of being in the OR. Then like someone else said, they were waking me up. I felt like I had literally blinked.

They look at all those tests we take pre-op and make sure they are doing everything just right. You'll be fine hun!

[Sexiipisces77 27]

Thank you ladies I should have posted this months ago but I felt like a big baby!!! The more I read the more comfortable I feel my mind is at ease!!! I appreciate you even taking time to respond!!! I love this site!!!!

[Fiddleman 4,376]

I have had surgery twice where the surgeon put me under. Both times it went fine and the doctor's support team did everything to make sure I was as comfortable as possible. It is a very relaxing experience, but over in an instant. Coming out is a little like waking up slow ( which never happens to me). Before your eyes are open, the sounds of the recovery room start to become more and more audible, until yours eyes open slowly. You usually are not able to feel much because of the IV pain meds. I personally like the experience and must be the odd person out in that opinion. I put complete faith in the doctor and the team of medical professionals. Please be comfortable that the doctors are very good at what they do and will do everything to ensure your comfort.

[Sexiipisces77 27]

Thank You Fiddeman!!!

[Alamoloser 70]

I was nervous myself since I had never been under. Trust me, its like everyone's saying on here, before you even realize your getting sleepy you open your eyes and your post-op!