Question:
I will have my sergury on 4/25/06 and I am scared?
I would like to know if they put you to sleep before you go to the operation room, I am very scared to see tools or things that can scare me, If someone can tell me how things is in the hospital and how long they have to wait to get the operaction done, If they do test or what? Please help. thanks — janethjaquez (posted on April 21, 2006)
April 21, 2006
Sweetie you will never seen the operation room. I don't remember I thing
because they put me out even before they took me in. You will do just fine;
put your trust in the Lord and everything will go just fine. Good luck on
your new journey. God Bless
Laural
— Laural D.
April 21, 2006
you can ask for a seditive before you go in. I have been in the operating
room probably a dozen times, and I still get nervous. It is very cold in
there, so you can ask for as many blankets (heated) as you want. They will
make you feel very comfortable as they can. Some times before your
operation, you can speak with a cordinator and she will actually take you
into one. Our hospital does this. They take you around to the room you
will be in and explain everything. You will be just fine. Congrats on the
start of your new journey. Trust me it is a fantastic trip. One that you
will remember for ever.
Steve
— Steve Cohen
April 21, 2006
I was put to sleep within minutes after getting into the operating room. I
remember seeing nothing besides the doctors and nurses standing above my
head. They asked me to count backwards from 10. When I got to 5 I was out
until I woke up in recovery. They administered a drug into my I.V. prior
going into the operating room. The drug calmed me to the point I really did
not know what was going on. Once in the operating room they asked me
several questions and explained what they will be doing once again. Good
Luck, I would ask to be put to sleep prior going in the operating room. My
hospital did not do it that way. I had previous surgeries that really
scared me. The gastric surgery I was actually more calmer. It must be the
drug they adminsitered prior to surger. You will be just fine. I will be
praying for you.
— lkirkland1
April 21, 2006
I was given something via my IV in pre-op before I even saw the OR. They
also put in my foley catheter in the OR also while I was under
anesthesia-that of all things is usually trumatic for me!
— chris123
April 21, 2006
I absolutely do not remember a thing. The anathesioligist came into pre-op
and put an IV in my arm and talked a little bit and then said he would give
me something in my IV to relax me and that was the last thing I remember
until post-op. My husband said I continued to talk like I was there but I
don't remember talking to him, saying good-bye to him or even talking to
the surgeon when he came in to check on me pre-op. So, my dear, relax and
just with the flo. You will be well taken care of and it will be over
before you know it. I have not regretted a single moment of it! God
bless! Carol
— Carol M.
April 21, 2006
I felt the same way. I was so excited, but terrified!! scared!!and
nervous. My husband said goodby, and they wheeled me into a large room,
where everything was explained to me one more time. I asked the nurse if
they could give me something to calm me down. I wasn't even in the
operation room yet. The nurse called the anaesthesiologist in and told him
I would like something because I was nervous. He told me what would happen
AGAIN! Then he gave me somthing to relax me. That was the last thing I
remember until I woke up in recovery, and I usually remember everything! I
knew to ask because someone else posted the very same thing on this site.
She recommended anyone who is nervous just ask for something to calm you
down, and they do!
— Jenny1
April 21, 2006
Everything is going to be just fine. They will put you in a pre-op room
and take some information, blood pressure, etc, put in an IV. They will
put a medication into your IV that will make you very drosey; you won't
remember a thing shortly there after. Good luck and don't worry
everything will be great.
— Juju B
April 22, 2006
No, they do not put you to sleep until your are actually on the operating
table, but they give you medication to relax you, so don't worry. All will
be fine.
— blm4602
April 22, 2006
I was awake until I crawled from the hospital bed over onto the OR table,
but I don't remember anything after that. I didn't see anything scary,
just doctors and nurses getting ready to go.
I was told to show up at 2 for my 5:00 surgery, but they weren't ready to
start prepping me until 3 so I walked around with my mom and hubby. Once
they took me back into preop, it was about an hour before they took me on
to surgery. In that time, they rechecked my vitals, got my IV going, and
my surgeon, anesthesiologist, and camera operator came to see me.
Personally I was never really scared, I knew I was doing the absolute best
thing for me, and I knew I was in the best hands around. Good luck!
— nicolerod
April 22, 2006
I am sure different hospitals handle things differently, but I never saw
the operating room. I don't even remember anything past telling my husband
I would see him later. That is it. I remember waking up in the recovery
room next. You will be find and be brave. Hang in there, it will be the
best think you have ever done.
— mjstahlm
April 22, 2006
I've had 6 surgical procedures that required me to be knocked out. I
remember the operating room for each of them, but I was only in there a few
minutes before I was put under. I too was given a sedative prior to
entering the operating room which calmed me down considerably. The only
scary thing about the room is the unknown, I liked the idea of touring an
OR before hand. It is VERY cold and bright, but there have never been any
instraments or tools visible, they arey usually covered. The last thing I
remember before going under with my WLS was that they were playing Guns N
Roses on the radio. LOL
— RebeccaP
April 22, 2006
I was not put under anaesthetic until after I had entered the O.R. The
nurse introduced himself then offered a warm blanket. I had to move onto
the O.R. table then my arms were strapped to boards, but the nurse was very
comforting. I found being awake in the O.R. good because I was able to
express to the surgical staff my fears. He even wiped away my tear as I
went under. It was very lovely. Enjoy whatever steps are taken for your
surgery.
— massage_diva
April 22, 2006
I had my surgery done on Feb 21,2006. I was apprehensive about the whole
thing but all the staff put me at ease real quick. In pre-op the nicest
nurse put my IV in. (It did not hurt because she rubbed deadning stuff on
my hand.) I was asked if I wanted anything,but I felt calm right away so I
think they put something in the IV. The whole experience was very easy.
Dr's came in and talked about the pros and cons and then they put me in a
wheelchair and wheeled me into the operating room. Very bright and calming,
I stood up and transfered to table. I remember they all seemed so happy,
joking with me and then I woke up in recovery where all of staff was happy
and told me they were proud that I took the big step to improve my health.
They gave me the tool, now the rest is up to me. I just adore Dr.Brown and
Saint Josephs in Denver. I am down 30+ since surgery but am very careful to
do as they told me. Oh about 1 1/2 weeks prior to surgery they did the
pre-op-blood tests,ekg,ckd wgt,height. Honestly, think ALL positive and
relax. I'll be thinking about you-lots of good and positive stuff! I saw no
tools etc. Just nice people and a table. Let us all know how you do?
— mtackett
April 22, 2006
I as put to sleep just minutes after arriving in the OR but you can ask for
a sedative beforehand to calm you. Just be honest with your surgeon and
let them know your anxiety regarding OR's. Good luck.
— classite
April 23, 2006
Just relax when they give to medicine to knock you out and let it work.
Just breath and go to an warm, soothing place in your mind. You will be
just fine. Like the others in this post, let God help you.
Vera
— vhoupt
April 24, 2006
They give you something to relax you and that will be the last thing you'll
remember, you never see the operating room because your out cold.---No
worries!
— vlaster
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