Anesthesia need advice please

[choopie 0]

MY SURGERY IS 2MORROW ALL OF A SUDDEN IM REALLY NERVOUS ABOUT THE ANESTHESIA ANY ADVICE? PLEASE:scared2:

[rjtrimmer 0]

Have you had any prior experiences with anesthesia? I think its normal to get nervous about the surgery. I know I did. I had two knee surgeries prior to the lapband with no problems with anesthesia and I still worried about it. I'll keep you in my thoughts, let us know how things go. BTW, congratulations on being banded!

[JamieNP 20]

Just count backwards from 10

[Northwest_Nance 0]

I've had several surgeries and I still get a little anxious about the anesthesia.... that's completely natural. I just remind myself that people go under anesthesia every day and my doctor puts people under anesthesia over and over and over every day. You will just take a deep breath and the next thing you'll know, you'll be in the recovery room. It's always a little strange to wake up and realize that life was happening all around you for that hour or so and you were completely unaware!

Best of luck with your surgery, you're on your way!

[penturn 0]

MY SURGERY IS 2MORROW ALL OF A SUDDEN IM REALLY NERVOUS ABOUT THE ANESTHESIA ANY ADVICE? PLEASE:scared2:

Like you, I am also nervous. My surgery is Tuesday, and I am scared of being put to sleep. I have had several surgeries, but I have never been put completely under. I don't know if you are a person of faith, but I have really been praying about this. I am at peace with my decision to do this. I am much more scared of being fat for my whole life than being put to sleep for 45 minutes, but I can't help be a little anxious. I will be thinking about you tomorrow. You will be fine. I'm right behind you on Tuesday.

[kkarryall 0]

I was freaking out too, had never had surgery before---but it was TOTALLY fine. All of a sudden ---it was so quick--I was asleep. You will be fine, I am sure.

Good luck

[Sue Magoo 71]

Choopie:

You have been more at risk for serious medical issues because of carrying around an extra 100 plus pounds. The percentage of people with issues because of anesthesia are very low. The odds are so with you girl.

Good luck, and go in with a positive attitude that your life is going to improve with your weight loss.

Take care.

Sue

[dsylvr 0]

I was banded 2 days ago and being put to sleep was what I worried about the most. Acutally, it was the easiest part. I remember looking at the clock in the OR and the next thing I knew they were waking me up in recovery telling me everything went beautifully. All that worrying was for nothing. I am having to force myself to drink anything. I really am not hugry and I was told this would probably happen. I am going to work a lot harder tomorrow to get all my liquids in. My Dr. recommends 60 - 80 ounces a day. Take care and I am sure all will go well.

[PDXBandster 0]

I'm having surgery Friday and the anesthesia is my BIGGEST concern. But I've talked to so many people and it's been very reassuring.

My sister was telling me that the anesthesiologist just sits there the whole time to watch YOU. Every vital sign is monitored. You simply go to sleep and wake up banded They are there to make sure you are completely taken care of.

We'll both be fine Let us know how it goes!

[choopie 0]

have you had any prior experiences with anesthesia? I think its normal to get nervous about the surgery. I know i did. I had two knee surgeries prior to the lapband with no problems with anesthesia and i still worried about it. I'll keep you in my thoughts, let us know how things go. Btw, congratulations on being banded!

thanks! I did have my gallbladder taken out when i was 17 but thanks 4 the advice i guess its normal2 b nervous i'll keep u posted!!!

[choopie 0]

like you, i am also nervous. My surgery is tuesday, and i am scared of being put to sleep. I have had several surgeries, but i have never been put completely under. I don't know if you are a person of faith, but i have really been praying about this. I am at peace with my decision to do this. I am much more scared of being fat for my whole life than being put to sleep for 45 minutes, but i can't help be a little anxious. I will be thinking about you tomorrow. You will be fine. I'm right behind you on tuesday.

yea i have the lord in my heart as my personal savior and i know he wouldn't let me go this far if he didnt have a purpose i also am thinking about the fact that being this heavy is more risky then an hour under anesthesia thanks 4 the support!!

[choopie 0]

i was banded 2 days ago and being put to sleep was what i worried about the most. Acutally, it was the easiest part. I remember looking at the clock in the or and the next thing i knew they were waking me up in recovery telling me everything went beautifully. All that worrying was for nothing. I am having to force myself to drink anything. I really am not hugry and i was told this would probably happen. I am going to work a lot harder tomorrow to get all my liquids in. My dr. Recommends 60 - 80 ounces a day. Take care and i am sure all will go well.

congrats on being banded! I read an idea that might help u 2 get all your fluids in if u have a timer set it to go off every 15 mins and drink an ounce of fluids in the amount of time you are awake roughly 16 hrs u will have consumed the proper amount of liquids needed to saty hydrated godd luck i now u will do better

[choopie 0]

i'm having surgery friday and the anesthesia is my biggest concern. But i've talked to so many people and it's been very reassuring.

My sister was telling me that the anesthesiologist just sits there the whole time to watch you. Every vital sign is monitored. You simply go to sleep and wake up banded they are there to make sure you are completely taken care of.

We'll both be fine let us know how it goes!

gd luck with ur surgery u will b in my prayers i will let u know how mines went and i hope to hear that your surgery went well also

[nanaislosingit 0]

Choppie - Your surgery is Monday, my friend, Virginiaann and Penturn are Tuesday. I am Wednesday. PDX Bandster is Friday. We need to follow each other along. Good Bless to each of you.

[choopie 0]

choppie - your surgery is monday, my friend, virginiaann and penturn are tuesday. I am wednesday. Pdx bandster is friday. We need to follow each other along. Good bless to each of you.

yes we do god bless 2 each of you and good luck and our new journey!!!