What Anesthetic
deemac
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Just wondering which one you had or are going to have. I went in thinking i was going to have a general. I ended up having an epidural, with nerve block, and sedation. I wasn't to keen i must admit but now i cant praise it enough. The anesthetist asked me what i was worried about and i said i didn't want to see or hear anything. He assured me that i would sleep through it all, and after having the epidural i laid back down on the bed the sedative was given. The next thing i knew i was woken up and it was all over. Sorry i have rambled on but if anyone is nervous of having one feel free to ask me any questions about it. love Dee xx
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Hope you are still doing well after your recent op Dee. It`s a great feeling to be painfree - or virtually painfree - again isn`t it?
To answer your question, I had an epidural after my TKR, and I credit my very speedy recovery to that. I refused sedation, as a personal choice, and that worked well for me too. A screen was put in place, so I saw nothing - although I could hear!! - and I was monitored the entire time. We chatted, and had a great laugh, and this totally detracted from any feeling of trauma. I can`t recommend it highly enough!!!........Ange.0 -
thanks for the info did you have a headache as i have spoken to some that have and i can get enough of themI know i am a lady ,all life is a journey xx MAY xx0
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HI Dee
I too had the spinal block when I had my hip replacement op done recently. I wondered how on earth it would go but I would recommend it. Yes, I heard the sawing and hammering but my recovery time has been quick with no sickness like I get with a general anaesthetic.
So if I ever have to have any more similar ops on my knees and other hip I would ask for the spinal as you dont actually see anything, although someone in my ward had asked if she could view the old hip when it came out :shock:
Hope you are doing well.
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Personally, put me to sleep with a GA anyday. For my TKRs I had a GA and an epidural. I NEVER have any side effects from the GA and after coming around drink water, tea and then have a three course meal. The nurses and catering staff are always amazed!
I was awake when I had my trigger thumbs sorted out but of course the area was totally numb. The procedure took 15 minutes. Although we were chatting away, it was a very long 15 minutes for me and when I said ouch I can feel that needle, he said no worries nearly finished. Ouch, Ouch, Ouch!! That was not good
I have heard many on here say very positive things about having a spinal but I am much more comfortable with the thought of knowing nothing about it at all and to have that total guarantee as well. I am a big baby!!
I have only heard of one person saying it was pure hell the whole time with a spinal and she was shivering with cold at times. She was looking forward to a GA. She was 85 years old.
If there was no choice I would go with the medics decision. It would not put me off having the operation.
Love
Elna xThe happiest people don't have the best of everything. They just make the best of everything.
If you can lay down at night knowing in your heart that you made someone's day just a little bit better, you know you had a good day.0 -
Sorry, I was still half asleep when I posted. I actually had the epidural BEFORE the op, of course, not AFTER as I wrote!0
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Hi Bertyboy, I had no headache after the epidural, i did have some sickness but you can get that with a general anyway. love Dee x0
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Wow Ange and Kath, i am impressed to be awake takes some guts in my opinion. Its not for me though. love Dee x0
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I had a spinal epidural a couple of years ago and i was fine with mine i would have one again if i had too, g.a make me very sick and longer to recover
julie((((hugs)))) n xxxxx to ya all0 -
Hi all, Im an epidural convert too I had my THR with one, I read alot about them beforehand, but when it came down to the op, my hospital did them as a matter of routine, as most of their patients were usually elderly or with other health conditions. From having the needle to as of now Ive not experienced any pain, first time in years0
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Hi Dee.
i had a epidural when i had my tkr 5 years a go
its much better than the g a i had with my thr 14
years a go.
joan xxtake care
joan xx0 -
Hi Dee,
I think I would rather be awake but for all my ops they have zonked me. It would be interesting and long ago I spent some time in theaters as part of the training and an Lady had hers done via block, she was a lovely lady and good to chat too, and to be honest she was better at it than I was :oops: Its a funny one I was out on the road with horrendous trauma injuries and fine but the surgical cutting.... so maybe I ought to be asleep
Hope your recovering well and fingers crossed your soon back on your feet. Cris x0 -
Hi Deemac
I think I'm having a GA and epidural - I don't want to hear or see anything they're doing on my leg! Thanks for putting this across in such a positive manner. I can't even look when they put a needle in to take blood without feeling ill!!
How are you doing after your operation? I'm in on Monday morning.
Take care of yourself.
Sharmainedeemac wrote:Just wondering which one you had or are going to have. I went in thinking i was going to have a general. I ended up having an epidural, with nerve block, and sedation. I wasn't to keen i must admit but now i cant praise it enough. The anesthetist asked me what i was worried about and i said i didn't want to see or hear anything. He assured me that i would sleep through it all, and after having the epidural i laid back down on the bed the sedative was given. The next thing i knew i was woken up and it was all over. Sorry i have rambled on but if anyone is nervous of having one feel free to ask me any questions about it. love Dee xx0 -
Hi Dee,
I'm so glad you've written this down so positively and everyone elses upbeat comments too because I've been told that I have to be awake for ALL future procedures due to the arthritis in my neck and it's been quite a worry for me.
Luv LegsLove, Legs x
'Make a life out of what you have, not what you're missing'0 -
Hi Legs,
Think how interesting it will be though. You take care and sending you a ((( )))
Luv
Cris who is wondering if you still have my brain cell xxx0 -
skezier wrote:Hi Legs,
Think how interesting it will be though. You take care and sending you a ((( )))
Luv
Cris who is wondering if you still have my brain cell xxx
Cris I sent your brain cell back a couple of days ago, by recorded delivery, have you not received it :? .......you don't suppose Slipperboy has signed for it and then eaten it??????? Actually I've heard that these type of body cells can survive the digestive system ....so suggest you keep your eye on his rear end and I've got an old seive you can borrow if necesary. :shock: :shock:
Luv Legs who's on the case nowLove, Legs x
'Make a life out of what you have, not what you're missing'0 -
Hi Dee!
what a great post and positive message to give to others!
I had a 'nerve block' for my elbow op, where they block the nerve pathways by injecting anaesthetic under the arm (armpit). I was awake during the op and listening to music the whole time and even had a chat at the end with the surgeon! I could not see what he was doing and never felt a thing.
So I would recommend this to anyone as a good pain free alternative especially if GA isn't an option.....and the recovery is so quick!
I had a GA for my lower back op and also for the left wrist fusion (block not available); again no problems whatsoever. I guess it'll be GA again when I have my right total wrist replacement this year.
So, good luck and don't worry! to anyone who's having an op. anaesthetics are very safe! Irisx l0
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