sweetheart-mine Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 While you're anesthetized, they intubate you, meaning they put tube down your throat so you can breathe. They have to wake you up when they extubate you, so they can make sure you can breathe on your own.ah, thanks for the info.and is it common to have trouble catching your breath at first when you're waking up in recovery? (i'm hoping it was a fluke, for future reference.) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stooka Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 ah, thanks for the info.and is it common to have trouble catching your breath at first when you're waking up in recovery? (i'm hoping it was a fluke, for future reference.) yes, pretty common. so is waking up a little combative. If something weird occurs, they should give you a letter to pass on to any future healthcare providers. Especially if you were a difficult intubation. This is something you don't want to be, but if you've had a cervical (neck) fusion or jaw problems and can't open your mouth much, I would tell the anesthesia provider. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sweetheart-mine Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 yes, pretty common. so is waking up a little combative. If something weird occurs, they should give you a letter to pass on to any future healthcare providers. Especially if you were a difficult intubation. This is something you don't want to be, but if you've had a cervical (neck) fusion or jaw problems and can't open your mouth much, I would tell the anesthesia provider.thank you. and what a perfect emoticon! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lynch Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 In the span of less than a year, I had my gall bladder and gall stones removed, a inguinal hernia repaired, and 3 impacted wisdom teeth surgically removed. Needless to say, I am over my fear of needles now......... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stooka Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 Just a comment about pain pills. Although a reasonable request in some instances, asking for things like dilaudid could cause your physician to suddenly become suspicious. Probably better to first ask what they routinely give to control pain and how much pain you're expected to have postoperatively. Then discuss what happens if those make you throw-up or don't relieve the pain. These types of questions work well for a patient suffering chronic pain with an extensive medical history OR a patient that is having their first surgery. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Good Old Neon Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 Just a comment about pain pills. Although a reasonable request in some instances, asking for things like dilaudid could cause your physician to suddenly become suspicious. Probably better to first ask what they routinely give to control pain and how much pain you're expected to have postoperatively. Then discuss what happens if those make you throw-up or don't relieve the pain. These types of questions work well for a patient suffering chronic pain with an extensive medical history OR a patient that is having their first surgery. And, for the love of christ, no hats on the fucking bed please. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
austrya Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 And, for the love of hitchens, no hats on the fucking bed please. Fixed it for ya Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stooka Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 And, for the love of christ, no hats on the fucking bed please. I guess I don't get this. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Good Old Neon Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 I guess I don't get this. It Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cryptique Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 When I was at the Exploratorium in San Francisco this summer, they had a "superstition obstacle course," part of which was to put a hat on a bed. I had never heard of that superstition before. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stooka Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 It Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Good Old Neon Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 great clips, gotta rent that. Yeah, it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bjorn_skurj Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 Dilaudid is strong stuff, especially when mixed with Tennessee whiskey. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jenbobblehead Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 I have a good surgery story but I think it is probably best put over in the MLB thread. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Knepps Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 I've only had my tonsils out, I rotate through surgical areas so I see a lot of pretty crazy stuff. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
physicalgraffiti Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 In the span of less than a year, I had my gall bladder and gall stones removed, a inguinal hernia repaired, and 3 impacted wisdom teeth surgically removed. Needless to say, I am over my fear of needles now......... i had to get surgery on my eyelid, which involved a needle going into my eyelid. i was totally conscious for this all, so seeing a nice needle going towards your eye... yeah that one got ME over MY fear of needles hah. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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