Hysterectomy and general anesthesia

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411980 tn?1267555591 had anyone had an abdominal (open) Hysterectomy and was awake with mild sedation? I have to have one soon and i am really worried about it.
Avatar f tn t want to have bad experience with general anesthesia during my hysterectomy surgery.What do I do not to have any bad experience with general anesthesia during my hysterectomy surgery on September21,2016?Please e-mail me back before my hysterectomy surgery.my e-mail address are ***@****.
Avatar n tn im have vaginal removal of my uterus and im haveing a spinal block no anesthesia should i stop taking phentermine & advil
Avatar f tn t want more kids, he would have suggested a hysterectomy. Our next step is to see him in 4 weeks, and a nuva ring will be inserted at that time with intent to prevent future endometriois-related growths and prevent more from coming. My future husband better come along quickly!!
411980 tn?1267555591 I just arrived home from my pre-op testing for a complete abdominal hysterectomy being performed on 2/27/08. I thought I would be having general anesthesia, but was convinced not only by the anethesiologist, but by two women who work at the hospital, that regional is preferable (basically an epidural). They will not only completely numb the lower half of your body, but they will also administer drugs to relax you and make you sleepy, but you will be responsive.
Avatar n tn I spoke with my anesthesiologist and he was great and said he would use the smallest tubes possible and I did not have the same issues as I had during a different surgery....so, it is possible to speak with them and let them know what is going on with you, and it is in their best interest to know about these issues ahead of time. If your Dr knows about these issues he should take precautions and let your anesthesiologist know...
Avatar f tn When I had my cysts removed via laparotomy, they had planned to do a total hysterectomy and spinal anesthesia is common for hysterectomies. I believe that standard anesthesia is used but is inserted through an epidural in your spine. Afterwards this is left in place for a bit and your pain medications are fed through it. They will keep close attention and continually test your freezing with cold. I had an epidural with my son and this did feel differently.
Avatar f tn i was under general anesthesia. they found a polyp in my uterine lining and removed it. the gyn took a biopsy of the polyp and the lining. i am awaiting results. i have been having transvagianl ultrasounds every 3-4 months prior to this. i have a left ovarian cyst as well. i am in my late 50s. this should not be for a woman my age. the gyn stated he dosent want to do a hysterectomy on me due to lots and lots of adhesions i have from alot of surgeries i had in the past.
Avatar f tn My doctor tried to do a hysteroscopy and D&C on me (in hospital, general anesthesia) and said cervix is completely scarred shut. 3 weeks until my follow up. We still don't know what is the "area of concern" in my uterus. She mentioned we'll talk hysterectomy next. I'm 46. Do I have options? Trans vag US showed this area, unsuccessful Saline Ultrasound - the wall is up apparently. I do not want to play roulette. If doc thinks it is cancer, I want it out.
Avatar f tn I am having my tonsils taken out on march 1st and have been taking subutex 16 mg/day for 10 months. I am an operating room nurse and have talked to a couple of anesthesia doctors and none of them no about this medication. I am also trying to get preg and my obgyn said its a good drug to be on when you have a baby for pain control, she said not to change any dose. Does anyone know anything about either of my situations.
Avatar f tn I understand your fears. Hysterectomy is major surgery and the surgical risks are quite a bit higher in someone your age, healthy or not. Was this cancer diagnosed from an endometrial biopsy or D&C? Were imaging tests (such as MRI, CT scan) done to see if it has spread? Have you seen these reports? There are two systems of staging endometrial cancer.
Avatar f tn There are ALWAYS risks with any kind of anesthesia...and general anesthesia has a higher risk of complications than an epidural. I understand your concern. I am 21 weeks pregnant with my third child (but my 2nd child was born 19 years ago!). Both of my children were born vaginally without an epidural and I plan to not have an epidural with this one...
Avatar f tn s and I am scheduled to have a partial hysterectomy in the next few months and I am quite nervous! Nobody likes going under but when you have heart rhythm issues, anxiety, etc. it makes it worse. Can anyone give me any feedback on how you did after surgery? I'm very afraid. Thanks!
Avatar f tn I have always upped my salt and water intake and been ok. Recently, at 40 years old and 130 lbs. and otherwise good general health, started with chest pains upon exercise and was ordered to take a stress test in which I failed due to my ventricle not getting enough blood flow. I was immediately ordered for a heart caterization which found no blockages. I had never undergone anesthesia prior to that procedure and had trouble coming out of it.
Avatar f tn The drugs used in general anesthesia act as hypnotics, painkillers, and muscle relaxants. They also block a person's memory of the surgery Conscious sedation, which induces an altered state of consciousness that minimizes pain and discomfort through the use of pain relievers and sedatives, allows the patient to speak and respond to verbal cues throughout the procedure, although he or she may not remember any of what occurs.
Avatar n tn Cs are done under general anesthesia, in which case they are not at all painful. Others, such as pregnancy terminations are done with IV sedation, and naturally these are a bit more painful. Usually the worst part is the dilation of the cervix, followed by a crampy sensation as the suction is applied. Your CSection scar should be relatively well healed, but I would suspect that you are at a bit higher risk for a perforation or a puncture in the uterine wall at the site of your scar.
Avatar f tn Has anyone out there ever had to receive more then general and/or local anesthesia? I read that sometimes, so the patient does not cough or move during surgery, there will be a tube put down their thoat to be put on a breathing machine. This scares me - if anyone has had this done or know why its necessary or the pros & cons, please reply.
822279 tn?1239567972 My dentist has said she may need to do root canal surgery but due to the lack of anaesthetic block she can achieve on my tooth I might have to have a general anaesthetic. Has anyone with POTS had an anaesthetic and how was you experience with it?
Avatar n tn The safest anesthesia for cataract surgery is topical (i.e., eye drops). Sometimes light sedation is also used with this method. Local (i.e., injection) anesthesia carries more risks than the eye drops, and you'll go home wearing an eye patch (and maybe a black eye.) General anesthesia involves the most risks. In my opinion, it's always a good idea to ask in advance what will be used.
Avatar f tn I have had three procedures, two where I got sedation and one where I got general anesthesia. Waking up from sedation the first time I felt tired and groggy but no nausea. The second time I got sedation I got a different type and I woke up groggy and hallucinating. I was nauseous, however part of the procedure was waking up with a tube down my throat into my small intestines to make some measurements so I don't know whether I would have been nauseous without the tube.
Avatar f tn There are a lot of books written by women who are suffering the after effects of hysterectomy and did not get informed consent. And there are entire websites for post-hysterectomy support. There are also some good books about the overuse of hysterectomy by some physicians. A couple that come to mind are "A Gynecologist's Second Opinion" by Dr. William Parker and "The Hysterectomy Hoax" by Dr. Stanley West.
Avatar f tn Thankfully, my internal med doctor had had me make sure they had some labetolol on hand and they gave me a very small amount in the recovery room and that got my BP and pulse down to where it was much better. I don't think you need to worry about the waking up part as long as you have a skilled anesthesiologist... and if your a Christian, prayer is a good thing too!