I have Asthma. Will I automatically be on a ventillater during surgery? After?

I will be having a Lap Rny, and was told that the approx. time would be roughly 3 hours (give or take). During that time, since I have asthma, would I be put on a ventillator? Would I wake up with one on? Do they put that on after I am asleep or before they put me under? I think I am more afraid of them putting it in than I am of them pulling it out. I had a gall bladder taken out last year, and they used one then, and pulled it out in the recovery room. (Just the tube was in, not actually ventillating me). That was no big deal. But I just can't imagine them putting one in when I am awake. (I watch ER!) :) Thanks for your response, Annie

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