Question:
I was told that just before surgery they would numb my throat and insert

a tube before surgery. They said they would give me a sedative and I would be very tired but not asleep. This has really stressed me out. I don't want to be awake when they put this tube down my throat. I feel like such a baby and hope some of you have words of incouragement.Surgery in a few days.    — [Anonymous] (posted on September 24, 1999)

September 24, 1999
Hi. You really will not feel the tube being put down your throat. You're really almost out of it before they do this. After surgery the tube will be gone and you won't even remember them putting it down your throat. A lot of things about surgery made me nervous too, but a lot of it you don't remember anyway. Good luck.
   — Kathy K.

September 25, 1999
Explain to the anesthesiologist that you simply cannot bear the thought of that tube being inserted while you're awake. I do that every time I have to have surgery, and they've never inserted it until I was so out that I had no idea it happened. They'll honor your request especially when you're really fearful of it. They don't want you stressed anymore than absolutely necessary.
   — Sherrie G.

September 26, 1999
I went through this procedure just over 3 weeks ago,it really doesn't hurt at all! The anaesthetist was really gentle and patient,just a few uncomfortable moments and it was done!
   — Lesley M.