What happens in hospital before surgery?

[Emmyb2 7]

I remember before my endoscopy waiting for a long time and being cold and alone watching my vitals... Then all of a sudden, very fast, all these people were plugging things on and around me before I went to sleep.

Is it like this?

[KELLIEDN 11]

For me, people were in and out of the room. Taking vitals, helping me get ready, explaining what was going to happen. Seeing if I had questions. In and out the entire time. Nurses, helper, the anesthesiologist. I was in there for about 1.5 hours before the actual surgery. They even brought me a warm blanket when I felt a little cold. It went super quick.

[Emmyb2 7]

Thank you!!! Could you have a friend or family member with you? Or a book?

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

Thank you!!! Could you have a friend or family member with you? Or a book?

My mom went with me. Once I checked in, they took me back to get prepped. I was the second person that day so I didn't really have to wait very long.

[Dub 9,922]

I learned a while back to request a preop sedative like Valium.

Every surgeon I've asked this of granted my wish.

I'd get one to take before leaving the house and one to take upon arrival .

Sure makes it a much more pleasant and relaxing preop session.