Operation concerns

aardvaak

choille wrote: »

I think the not eating for that time is normal whatever procedure you are having - for bowels, being sick etc.

You will be seen on ward by at least one member of the theatre staff. A nurse will assist you in getting ready & you will have ample opportunity to raise your concerns. I just wish that you didn't have these concerns tonight as you will hardly sleep - you poor thing.

It will be fine. You will be fine. If you could try & do something relaxing & do try not to worry even though know that you won't find that easy, but if you arrive for your appointment a little early & get this all addressed when you get to hospital I think that will help greatly.

Thank you your comment on not eating I can see is very sensible one.

If it wasn't I am supposed to have an op tomorrow I would have a lot of alcohol to help me sleep

aardvaak

choille wrote: »

Armchair the op doesn't want a general as is her right.

My OH had major surgery & was offered alternatives to a general, but he opted for a general as his Mother had had the same surgery without a general & the noise was the main off put for him.

The OP wants reasurrance that she will receive the aneasthetic she wants - which she will. They don't want to be persauded to have a general - at least that's not how I am reading the post.

Thank you - I think it is reassurance I do want - I can see I can talk to Anesthetist and Consultant before the op, but I wandered what to look out for if they tried to give a general.
This is a fairly minor op but major to me I can see if I had to have a very major op I might have to have a general - I would still be very worried I would not get through it.

Armchair23

choille wrote: »

Armchair the op doesn't want a general as is her right.

Absolutely that's why talking to the anesthetist is so important.

aardvaak

martinthebandit wrote: »

Really? Why?

Nowadays general anaesthetic is very very safe.

Thank you - I believe general antithetic is highly dangerous - I know someone who suffered severe memory loss and other problems following a general

But I am sure people still die or have other complications following general anaesthetic

aardvaak

Armchair23 wrote: »

Absolutely that's why talking to the anesthetist is so important.

Thank you - I wandered what to look out for if they tried to give a general.

peachyprice

aardvaak wrote: »

Thank you - I think it is reassurance I do want - I can see I can talk to Anesthetist and Consultant before the op, but I wandered what to look out for if they tried to give a general.

A general is administered through a canula in your hand, a block will usually be injected into the site of the operation.

choille

They will prefer to not give a general for minor op - if only for a cost perspective - these days it's all considered. Takes longer to recover from a general & needs monitoring for longer.

You will get time to talk & I would still try & arrive in plenty of time - don't leave just in time - arrive early.

All the best - you will be fine. It's understandable to worry. The staff are really well trained and do do a check list with you as you are prepped & the procedure explained. You will be given plenty of time to ask any questions.

choille

Shunts are usually placed in the hand - back of hand as routine in case they need to use a drip for eg Saline. So the OP may well have a shunt in her hand as is the norm whatever aneasthetic is used.

Armchair23

aardvaark they're not out to hurt you, just to offer the best treatment plan for you.

Ask your questions, but do be prepared to listen to the answers.

aardvaak

peachyprice wrote: »

A general is administered through a canula in your hand, a block will usually be injected into the site of the operation.

When I had a similar op I had a canula in my hand and they injected the block high in my arm.
But why do they put the canula in my hand if they don't think if the block doesn't work they will give a general?
On that occasion it didn't say general on my record.