Question About the Breathing Tube

[isaviolinist 11]

My surgery is this Thursday (June 18). I met with the anesthesiologist at the beginning of June. She said that there is a small possibility that they will need to insert the breathing tube before I am completely out. She said something about having the breathing tube inserted when I'm halfway sedated or something, because of the size of my throat (I think). Has anyone had the breathing tube put in before the anesthesia was administered (or before it was completely effective)? If you did, what was the experience? I am completely scared about it. Any comments or reassurance would be great. Thanks!

[johndipchef 0]

I didnt think it was possible to do it while you were awake, even half awake....Can't be, your gag reflex would kick in...Good Luck with the surgery!

[justmel1957 1]

That rarely happens (I'm a former surgical nurse). It is possible but hardly ever happens. If they did insert before you were completely under your throat would be anesthetized (deadened) to take away your gag reflex and it would only take a few seconds. But, most of the time you are well under before the endotrachael tube is inserted. You may be awake somewhat when they remove it, but you are just asked to cough and then they pull............very very fast.

Don't let it keep you up at night. I think you will b fine!!!

[lndshark 0]

just ask for verced, or however its spelled. after my second dose I would have given a shit if they said they were going to cut my weiner off. Good stuff.