Question:
Music during surgery?
Has anyone ever heard of the patient having headphones on during surgery? I've read that listening to music will block out any noises (comments from the doctor, etc) and put you in a "nice place" while you're being operated on. This sounded goofy when I first heard it, but the more I think about it, it makes sense. Anyone ever heard of this? Thanks! — Angie M. (posted on March 2, 2002)
March 2, 2002
I've heard of this with surgeries where the patient is concious during the
procedure. I don't think it matters with this surgery because I can't
remember being alive , nevertheless, hearing any type of sounds. Trust me,
after they roll you in, you won't wake up until they wake you up in
recovery. Now recovery is another thing totally. I remember complaining
about being in pain and the recovery nurse making the comment about I
should have known this before hand. She was rude and rough with me. I
didn't have the strength to argue back, but oh boy a few days later, I was
up and at them. Don't worry, you'll be fine.
— Tammy W.
March 2, 2002
I have read a little bit about music playing in the surgical suite and the
recovery room, they call it music therapy. Ask the hospital if they use
it. If not ask if you can have a discman and headphones on in recovery.
Music soothes the soul and is thought to aid in quicker recoveries and for
the patient to have less pain. Let us know on the message board what you
find out. PEACE
— blank first name B.
March 2, 2002
This is a great idea! I talked to my anesthesiologist the
night before my surgery when he called and I was prepared
to fight for it. He was willing to allow it even though I
don't think he thought there was any value it it. However,
there is evidence that you hear and retain what is said
even when you're under anesthesia.
In fact, in this month's Self magazine, they mentioned this
very question suggesting that you listen to soothing music
if you go in for surgery as research shows that people who
do this experience less pain and heal faster afterwards.
For reference, I had my Lap RNY on 2/20/02 and I've had
minimal pain and feel great!
Good luck!
— Ellyn M.
March 2, 2002
This is a great idea! I talked to my anesthesiologist the
night before my surgery when he called and I was prepared
to fight for it. He was willing to allow it even though I
don't think he thought there was any value it it. However,
there is evidence that you hear and retain what is said
even when you're under anesthesia.
In fact, in this month's Self magazine, they mentioned this
very question suggesting that you listen to soothing music
if you go in for surgery as research shows that people who
do this experience less pain and heal faster afterwards.
For reference, I had my Lap RNY on 2/20/02 and I've had
minimal pain and feel great!
Good luck!
— Ellyn M.
March 2, 2002
My surgeon takes requests for OR music at his final consultation! I chose
my favorite, Bruce Springsteen's Born To Run. (Jersey girl here). Dr.
Slotman didn't have that exact CD, but brought a live concert one instead.
In the end, I was asleep before the music started so I never did get to
hear any of it. There was something really cool though about knowing it was
playing throughout my surgery.
— Donna L.
March 4, 2002
My surgeon asked me what I wanted to hear. My response was "Anything
that makes you happy" Although, I do believe that the music could
possibly help the patient - I was much more concerned with the benefit it
would give him since my life was in his hands.
— Elizabeth A.
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