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I went to get clearance from the anesthesiologist and was told they didn't feel comfortable putting me to sleep before They were able to put the oxygen tube in. So now I will have to be sudated and my mouth and throat numbed then the oxygen tube can be placed in my throat then they will put me to sleep. Has anyone ever had this problem?

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Unless you have a medical problem that would make this a necessity I have never heard of such a thing. I have been operated on way too many times to count (15+ times). Never once have I had to be awake for the insertion of the oxygen tube.

Technically what they could be talking about is you may be knocked out with IV drugs prior to being place completely on general anesthesia. I can't imagine being awake.

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Unless you have a medical problem that would make this a necessity I have never heard of such a thing. I have been operated on way too many times to count (15+ times). Never once have I had to be awake for the insertion of the oxygen tube. Technically what they could be talking about is you may be knocked out with IV drugs prior to being place completely on general anesthesia. I can't imagine being awake.

You're right they did say I will receive an iv (a local) but will be be able to hear everything but won't feel anything. Sorry I may not be explaining it correctly.

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My sleeve 12/23/2013 was my 12th surgery under anesthetic. Never was I ever awake for tubes or catheters to be inserted.....never.

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I've seen this on the British show "Fat Doctor" (on YouTube). I don't know all the reasons why but on some of the people on the show, they do the tubes while they are still conscious. Seems really unpleasant but you can make it through if it's needed to be safe for the surgery.

Wishing you all the best.

Ginger

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This happened to my husband. He was devastated by the whole thing. He talked about for weeks after his surgery. I'm sorry you have to go through this, but yes it does happen.

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Thanks guys. The anesthesiologist asked me to open my mouth and stick out my tongue and they determined that they didn't think they would be able to put me to sleep and safely place the oxygen tube. They stated they would rather be safe than sorry. But on the day of surgery they will look again to make sure otherwise I would receive a local before I received the general.

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Maybe they can give you some anti-anxiety meds, too... I regularly ask for them now when I have to have some unpleasant procedure done (may request some for some dental work coming up).

G

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<p>Maybe they can give you some anti-anxiety meds, too... I regularly ask for them now when I have to have some unpleasant procedure done (may request some for some dental work coming up).</p> <p> </p> <p>G</p>

I second this! They should be able to give you an anti anxiety med to take orally before you come in (ie Valium) and a sedative in your iv before they intubate

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I'm sorry that you have to go thru this, but better to know they are taking every precaution to keep you safe...

Yes and don't be shy about asking for anything you can get to make it as comfortable as possible!!

@@ualaw08 I was wondering did something go wrong during your husband's procedure or just in and of itself it was traumatic to him? If you feel like sharing.

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<p>I'm sorry that you have to go thru this, but better to know they are taking every precaution to keep you safe...</p> <p> </p> <p>Yes and don't be shy about asking for anything you can get to make it as comfortable as possible!!</p> <p> </p> <p>@@ualaw08 I was wondering did something go wrong during your husband's procedure or just in and of itself it was traumatic to him? If you feel like sharing.</p>

Hi having the tube put down his throat awake was very traumatizing to him. The procedure itself was fine.

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Well that would be enough for me. It sounds just awful. :(

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I went to get clearance from the anesthesiologist and was told they didn't feel comfortable putting me to sleep before They were able to put the oxygen tube in. So now I will have to be sudated and my mouth and throat numbed then the oxygen tube can be placed in my throat then they will put me to sleep. Has anyone ever had this problem?

If you have a potentially difficult airway it is a completely normal & safe method to secure your airway with the breathing tube while you are spontaneously breathing BEFORE being put to sleep completely.

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I went to get clearance from the anesthesiologist and was told they didn't feel comfortable putting me to sleep before They were able to put the oxygen tube in. So now I will have to be sudated and my mouth and throat numbed then the oxygen tube can be placed in my throat then they will put me to sleep. Has anyone ever had this problem?

If you have a potentially difficult airway it is a completely normal & safe method to secure your airway with the breathing tube while you are spontaneously breathing BEFORE being put to sleep completely.

That is almost exactly what they told me. Glad you mentioned the word safe I was kind of nervous about the whole procedure. Thanks for that input!

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I e been operated on numerous times and never have been awake for the breathing tube. How awful I can't imagine that. I'll keep you in my prayers.

I can see how that would traumatise you.

Laurie

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