FabSwingers.com forum: General Anesthesia.

By *viatrix OP Woman
over a year ago

Redhill

Whelp, after being 2 years on a waiting list I am going undeeeeer!

Day case, simple procedure, should be back home in the evening. But I am terrified.

Only time I have been under GA was when I was 6, having my tonsils taken out. Wasn’t fun, I still remember, but I recovered fully.

Only other times I’ve been in a hospital has been to give birth to my 3 kids, no complications or anesthesia and was out within 24 hrs.

So I am not sure why I am posting really. Don’t want any bad stories haha. Maybe a bit of handholding? Bit of support? Soothing noises/massage?

Support network is minimal at the moment and I haven’t many people to talk about this irrational fear… I fear that I will have a meltdown tomorrow or faint or something and it will delay my procedure which is not elective- it has to be done!

Anyone else with big fears?

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By *ozapperMan
over a year ago

Lancashire

Best wishes... you'll be fine!

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By *ensuallover1000Man
over a year ago

Somewhere In The Ether…

Fear of going under anaesthetic is quite common.

We are effectively voluntarily handing over our very being completely to the surgeons mercy so to speak.

However, statistically speaking, being anaesthetised is very safe under most circumstances (which your doctors will carefully gauge).

You’ll be good

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

You’ll be grand

I love it! Just like waking up from a big sleep you didn’t know you needed

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Been under 3 times recently with no issues ..

You'll be fine and I hope You heal soon

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By *oggoneMan
over a year ago

Derry

"Best wishes... you'll be fine!"

You'll be fine. It's been a while for me since I had general but from what I remember they gave me a valium before I was knocked out. So I was pretty relaxed beforehand. I remember the anaesthetist telling me that I was going to count backwards but I don't remember counting. Relax, you'll be back up in no time.

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By *2000ManMan
over a year ago

Worthing

My mate said it is fine. You do not even feel yourself closing eyes. It's like a light switch going off and then on straight away. You won't dream just suddenly (what it feels like anyway) wake as though time stood still.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Good luck, hope it goes well. Had a number of operations with general anaesthetic in the past - they were fine and you'll be grand.

Hope you are in and out, finished and satisfied as speedily as the average guy on Fab following a first sexual encounter after a dry spell

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've felt exactly what you are feeling now OP. It's not an erratic fear, simply a normal human reaction to the unknown. Before you know it, you will waking up. As someone else said, it really is like time stands still. When I woke up it felt like I'd only been asleep for 5mins. The loveliest moment was the recovery nurse holding my hand as I came round and me stroking her wrist, drowsily saying "I love your tattoo" over and over

Hugs and best wishes for your op OP

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Same, got my surgery in a few weeks and anxious about it too. I've been told it's just like going to sleep and don't forget these doctors do this on the daily. I'm sure it will be fine.. Good luck op!

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town

"Whelp, after being 2 years on a waiting list I am going undeeeeer!

Day case, simple procedure, should be back home in the evening. But I am terrified.

Only time I have been under GA was when I was 6, having my tonsils taken out. Wasn’t fun, I still remember, but I recovered fully.

Only other times I’ve been in a hospital has been to give birth to my 3 kids, no complications or anesthesia and was out within 24 hrs.

So I am not sure why I am posting really. Don’t want any bad stories haha. Maybe a bit of handholding? Bit of support? Soothing noises/massage?

Anyone else with big fears? "

Hope it all goes well. It is a tough thing when youre on your own as a lot of us are. Explain to them how anxious you are. Im sure it won't be the first time theyve heard it.

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By *om and JennieCouple
over a year ago

Chams or Socials

Good luck!! Last time I had a general I booked a holiday whilst still under the influence

J x

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By *eneralKenobiMan
over a year ago

North Angus

"Good luck!! Last time I had a general I booked a holiday whilst still under the influence

J x"

Sorry

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've been under 6 times and I'm still here

It is scary because you've no control, the environment doesnt help and all those daft TV programmes youve watched come to mind. Keep in mind that the LAST thing your surgical team want is anything to go wrong and they will do everything to ensure it doesnt. Let them know how you're feeling, wont change it but you feel better for saying it out loud. Last time I was in tears all the way to theatre, felt daft after but hey... my aneasthsetist was very good at reassuring me and I came round to him holding my hand asking me to do what I did last time he was there

...he meant squeeze his hard but in my fugue state I'd no clue who he was never mind what I'd done

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By *carlett 44Woman
over a year ago

bootle

I know how you feel I hav a fear of needles. You will be ok just take nice deep breaths. Sending big hugs xxx

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By *coobyBoobyDooWoman
over a year ago

Markfield

"Whelp, after being 2 years on a waiting list I am going undeeeeer!

Day case, simple procedure, should be back home in the evening. But I am terrified.

Only time I have been under GA was when I was 6, having my tonsils taken out. Wasn’t fun, I still remember, but I recovered fully.

Only other times I’ve been in a hospital has been to give birth to my 3 kids, no complications or anesthesia and was out within 24 hrs.

So I am not sure why I am posting really. Don’t want any bad stories haha. Maybe a bit of handholding? Bit of support? Soothing noises/massage?

Anyone else with big fears? "

I used to react really badly to GA which then prompted a massive fear however I’m loads better now and have discovered that over the past 50 years things have changed massively and I no longer feel so bad after.

Take big deep breaths when you come round to clear your lungs and if you need help with pain or nausea ask for it! Don’t be shy.

As soon as you arrive tell them you want a good pre med and the special cream on your hand x

Best of luck, let us know how you get on!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Whelp, after being 2 years on a waiting list I am going undeeeeer!

Day case, simple procedure, should be back home in the evening. But I am terrified.

Only time I have been under GA was when I was 6, having my tonsils taken out. Wasn’t fun, I still remember, but I recovered fully.

Only other times I’ve been in a hospital has been to give birth to my 3 kids, no complications or anesthesia and was out within 24 hrs.

So I am not sure why I am posting really. Don’t want any bad stories haha. Maybe a bit of handholding? Bit of support? Soothing noises/massage?

Anyone else with big fears? "

I’m confident all will go well and according to plan OP and you’ll be home relaxing with a cuppa before you know it

My thoughts will be with you as I understand most situations involving hospitals can be frightening and stressful but I do hope to see a nice recovery post from you

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By *viatrix OP Woman
over a year ago

Redhill

Thank you everyone. Really. Your posts and messages have really helped.

See you on the other side, hopefully!

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By *eliWoman
over a year ago

Hope it goes well for you! Read you soon.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have a huge hospital phobia and do everything alone so I can totally understand your fears.

They are very skilled, be honest in how you feel and they will all do their best to make you comfortable.

You'll be back home in no time and full of relief that it's over.

You've got this xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’ve had a a few general over the years, you have a pre med, nice person chats with while you’re laying down, all of a sudden you wake up somewhere else.

It will be fine

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By *assy69Man
over a year ago

West Sussex and Wales

"Whelp, after being 2 years on a waiting list I am going undeeeeer!

Day case, simple procedure, should be back home in the evening. But I am terrified.

Only time I have been under GA was when I was 6, having my tonsils taken out. Wasn’t fun, I still remember, but I recovered fully.

Only other times I’ve been in a hospital has been to give birth to my 3 kids, no complications or anesthesia and was out within 24 hrs.

So I am not sure why I am posting really. Don’t want any bad stories haha. Maybe a bit of handholding? Bit of support? Soothing noises/massage?

Anyone else with big fears? "

My big fear…… the dentist…… went for a check up this for the first time in 12 years ……. Went through a brutal trauma at hands of a dentist when I was 15….. went back at 25, and promptly fainted at the door…… found a great dentist after that, but stopped going when he left so was terrified about this last visit.

The dentist was so good after I explained my issues and my teeth are still in good shape…,, have even booked a check up in 6 months.

Am sure you will be fine too OP

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By *uckslut and MCouple
over a year ago

Poole

I looovvvve going under. I love my sleep, getting so little lately. I'm due a small op too. I can't wait! Then being waited on hand and foot in the recovery room. Sheer bliss in my eyes. As a mum it's nice to get 'me time'. Although exstream, but no school runs, dinners to make ect ect.

Your be fine, they do 100's a day.

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By *oco_marsWoman
over a year ago

Stockport

Good luck with the procedure, you'll be fine! I woke up a little dazed and confused but felt comfortable being out under and the staff were lovely after I woke up too

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By *atnip make me purrWoman
over a year ago

Reading

It's very safe you will be fine.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Best of luck … I’m sure you will do fine. Best bit for me is always the cup of tea and slice of toast… a Michelin star restaurant couldn’t compete

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By *aizyWoman
over a year ago

west midlands

You'll be fine OP I've been under general anaesthetic twice recently and have got another day surgery operation week after next so I'll be doing it all again. It is worrying before you go in but the staff are fantastic they talk you all through it, you go in and they put you under, next thing you know you're waking up its all done.

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By *viatrix OP Woman
over a year ago

Redhill

All done and dusted! Safely home now, thanks everyone!

Staff were all great… I told everyone who’d listen about my fears but was always put at ease and they were great in the anesthesia room, they got me blabbering about peenguins in South Africa and that is all I remember.

Then I was blabbering about half marathons in the recovery room.

I was given the world’s biggest, hottest, most-perfectly-prepared cuppa, gorgeous sandwich and Bourbon biscuits and now back home. Thank you!

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By *viatrix OP Woman
over a year ago

Redhill

Penguins, not peenguins, no peens were involved… though the rather dashing consultant came into my curtained section as I was stark naked putting my knickers on, haha …

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By *coobyBoobyDooWoman
over a year ago

Markfield

Great news! Be kind to you x

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By *ools and the brainCouple
over a year ago

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"All done and dusted! Safely home now, thanks everyone!

Then I was blabbering about half marathons in the recovery room.

I was given the world’s biggest, hottest, most-perfectly-prepared cuppa, gorgeous sandwich and Bourbon biscuits and now back home. Thank you!

Good for you excellent news

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By *OYFBWoman
over a year ago

Jersey (sometimes Notts)

You’ve nothing to be worried about.

I’m a nurse and had to have GA for the first time about 10 years ago. I had administered anaesthesia daily in my job, yet was terrified of going under for a procedure.

Well on the day, I was thinking there’s no way they could put me out! I could feel the propofol running through my veins, up my arm…it was such a lovely warm, cosy feeling. I felt a little bit tipsy, like I had had a drink, and next thing I remember, I was in recovery!

Sounds weird but I’d love to go under GA again just for that warm fuzzy feeling!!

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