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as that happen to anyone eles they me lizzy    — lizzy L. (posted on March 16, 2004)

March 16, 2004
Lizzy, I was scared to death to be put asleep. WLS was the first time I had had any surgery at all. All I can tell you is that I remember the nurse telling me that he had given me my "sleepy medicine". The next thing I remember is seeing my husband and thinking it's over all ready. I had lap rny and it had lasted 5 hours. Try not to worry, everyone there knows what they are doing, and they will take good care of you. Good luck! Jodi
   — Jodi H.

March 16, 2004
In the past, I would have panic attacks after knowing I been put to sleep. I would have a lot of anxiety over it. I didn't have that problem after WLS, thankfully, but I sure know what you mean. Hang in there.
   — JoAnn A.

March 16, 2004
Dear Lizzy, I also had anesthesia jitters and have panic attacks but I prayed and asked God to please help me and He did. The good of WLS outweighed the bad to me and I was prepared for anything. I wish you the best and know you will do fine. Lots of love, Mary Ann BPD/DS 8/14/02 down 180 pounds so far.
   — Mary Ann H.

March 16, 2004
I was scared to death to be put to sleep also. That was my biggest worry because I had never been completely under. All I remember is being wheeled into the surgery suite and they put an oxygen mask on me and told me to breath deep that it was just oxygen then about two breaths in the smell or sensation changed and I took about a half a breath and was out.. next I remember being woke up and could hear everything going on around me but could not or would not open my eyes. Sort of like a dream were you hear it but you cant respond. NO PAIN at all! I remember my husband holding my hand telling that my little girl sent me lots of kisses. Took me awhile to wake up even after they took me to my room. I did not dream or remember anything it was like a second had gone by. Good luck and God bless.
   — Vitabella

March 17, 2004
Lizzy- I had RNY 19 mos ago...I was scared to death that I would die on that table. Never had undergone anesthesia before. I will tell you I wrestled with this daily...I would cry and make my hubby promise to see my family after I die. I will tell you, to get over this, I had a massage a few days before and had a long talk with my anesthesologist before I walked into the OR. I remeber getting up on the table, Dr Leitman asking me to remember my fav time in my life and POOF, I woke up and was in recovery. My surgery lasted about 45 min-1 hr. I will tell you it still scares me. I am having my Lower Body Lift in May and the hospital (Manhattan Ear Nose & Throat) has had 2 anesthesia deaths in the past 2 mos, I am scared to death. But, the way I look at it it, if IT IS YOUR TIME TO GO, ITS YOUR TIME TO GO....GOD TAKES YOU WHEN HE WANTS TO. P.S. I also heard about surgery relaxtion tapes, couldn't find any prior to my surgery, but, am getting them for this go round. You can get them at Barnes & Noble. Heather Open RNY 8-15-02 305/183/175
   — heathercross

March 18, 2004
Same here. I saw some dumb show on TV about how you could wake up, and that was it. Truth is you don't wake up, you never know what happened until they wake you and its over. They'll also give you something to calm you down abit. Tell them about your panic and they may give you something to take days before. But really, theyll make you feel so comfortable you wont fear at all.
   — gary viscio