Having fears before surgery!!!

I am set up for having a DS on Oct. 1st. And lately I have been thinking about having the tube down my throat when I wake up in recovery.  was there a tube down your throat when you woke up in recovery or was it out already?  I am afraid of waking up with it in and not being able to communicate or let the nurses know if I am in pain.,  If you could reply and help me with my fears that would be very helpful.    Thanks Margie

The tube was out already and I didn't remember a thing about it!   I know you'll have fears that come and go - it's only human to have those - but just try to keep your eye on the prize.  A new life is in store for you!!!! 

When you have fears, this is a smart place to come and express them.  We've been there (some are there)!

Hey Margie-I'm going in Sept. 22 for the DS and I'm a bit nervous as well.  It's to be expected.  Can you discuss this with your surgeon or his pa?  It would prob. help ease your nerves.
I am doing my training (surg tech) and I find that patients are more shook up when they are not expecting to wake up with the ventilator.  If the anesthesiologist suspects you may need it for a short amount of time, he will know going in-unless there are unforeseen complications.  You will most likely have some type relaxing med. on board as well so you won't really care.  I'm not sure how often that it happens in our surgery but your surgeons pa. should know. 
Hope this help my friend.  It'll soon be a memory for us!!

Margie, Fear before surgery is normal so don't worry about asking questions here.  I did not have a tube when I had my RNY but I had a Nissan wrap in a previous surgery and remained intubated (sp?) until the next morning because surgery was long and it was later in the day and dr just felt it was the safest for me.  They woke me up when they had everyone there to pull the tube otherwise I did not even know I had one.  I will admit it was scary waking up with it but only had it long enough to have them suction me one last time and then out it came.  But the dr did not discuss the possibility with me and I am glad he didn't because I have a DEATHLY fear of being intubated from seeing my mother that way so many times before she passed away.  So in a nutshell if it needs to be it will be worth it and you may not even know it until they 'wake' you up to pull it like they did me!  If you have more questions ask away that is what we are here for!!  Donna

I did not have the tube in when I woke up, and don't even remember it.  But I had RnY, so I don't know if yours will be different.

I, too, had fears when I went in, but the hospital staff and surgeon were so good to me, and I'm glad every day that I did it. 

It's a big and scary step, and very normal to have concerns and fears.  Hang in there, you will be glad you did!

You'll do great, Margie :) It's hard not to worry, and I'm sure I'll be the same way in a couple of months.