Having General Anaesthetic. So scared !

Willa123_2

MrsE wrote: »

Like waking up when you haven't had much sleep or you've had too much.
A bit groggy.

But don't worry about that, if you're anything like me you will be delighted to wake up:D

I really think the fear of not waking up will stop me having the surgery.

ariba10

It is nothing to worry about I assure you.

I have had it four times and would have no problem with having it again.

It is the quickest way I know of getting to sleep.

MrsE_2

Willa123 wrote: »

I really think the fear of not waking up will stop me having the surgery.

After you've had it, you will be so relieved to be free of the fear, trust me;)

Willa123_2

MrsE wrote: »

After you've had it, you will be so relieved to be free of the fear, trust me;)

But i might not wake up again ... I don't wanna take that risk, i'm only 25

lostinrates

Willa123 wrote: »

I really think the fear of not waking up will stop me having the surgery.

It really shouldn't! You will wake up! If they thoughtit were more risky for what is essentially a non -urgent thing, they wouldn't do it!

Afterwards you'll feel pleased....it really is fine!

edit: 25? Your probably better placed than most other age groups! I have had major surgeries through out 20s and woken up every time!

Willa123_2

lostinrates wrote: »

It really shouldn't! You will wake up! If they thoughtit were more risky for what is essentially a non -urgent thing, they wouldn't do it!

Afterwards you'll feel pleased....it really is fine!

edit: 25? Your probably better placed than most other age groups! I have had major surgeries through out 20s and woken up every time!

I know i'm young & healthy. But i could have a allergic reaction to the anaesthetic

I'd feel much happier having the surgery with local anaesthetic. But the Surgeon said no way

How am i meant to trust a stranger with my life ?!

Frith

I posted a similar topic a month or so ago, I wish I could find the thread for you!

Is it a bad hernia, by the way? My son has 2 (umbilical and a rather obvious epigastric one like an alien!) and decided to just leave them.

Frith

Here you go!!http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=1943713&highlight=acey

Willa123_2

ACEY wrote: »

I posted a similar topic a month or so ago, I wish I could find the thread for you!

Is it a bad hernia, by the way? My son has 2 (umbilical and a rather obvious epigastric one like an alien!) and decided to just leave them.

Yeah the Hernia is bad - it's got loads worse. The only option is to have surgery

Im so scared,i'll proably refuse to go into the Anaesthetic Room !

thevicster

Hey Willa,

I'm 27 and have had four generals, the first was when I was nine (I was pretty frightened!) but it's really okay. If you're frightened of needles, ask them if they'll rub on some 'magic' cream (they used to do this for kids, unsure whether they do this anymore??) also they may be able to give you some medicine to make you feel drowsy. If you can, wear some gloves up until you actually have the anaesthetic as I was told that this helps and take deep breaths and don't look at what they are doing. You'll probably be told to count to ten - you won't make it to ten before dropping off!! I think people react in different ways when coming round, may make you feel slighty sick (no more than a mild hangover though!). I really hope you'll be okay. xXx