I've had some abnormal pap smear results. I am wondering how getting an IV will feel and if they will put me to sleep by the mask or iv? also can u have them use a butterfly needle for the IV? I am very scared of being put to sleep. Thank you.
2006-12-13 05:59:09 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
They will inject a sleeping solution into the I Vee. Now a days they do use the butterfly needle in the I Vee, but you can check this out with your Dr. first.
If you relax and don't fight the solution it will be just like sleeping at night at home in your bed. Just relax.....
2006-12-13 06:15:04 · answer #1 · answered by Angell 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i just had the cone biopsy done lsat friday. i was extremely scared just like you are. honestly, i didn't even know it was happening. first, i don't know if they can use a butterfly needle, you'll have to ask the doctor or nurse about that. when i got to the hospital, they put in an iv. it was just saline to begin with. when they took me to the prep room, they put a medicine in my iv, so that i wouldn't get sick. i have a horrible reaction to anesthesia. then when they took me to the actual operating room, they were talking to me and the next thing i knew i was in my room waking up. they don't usually use the mask for any type of surgery related to an abnormal pap. the reason being is that the surgery only takes about 20 minutes. the mask is for anything longer than an hour. the iv hurt a bit, but it was just like getting a shot or them taking blood. also, my hand never bruised and barely bled. i know that saying don't worry about it isn't going to make it any better, because it didn't for me, but you will be ok. this is a normal routine proecedure. i live in a small town and there were sixteen people having the same procedure as me that day. if you have any other questions, you can email me at bargirl_2323@yahoo.com. also, i called the hospital a couple of days before my surgery and talked to them for a long time. it did make me feel better. good luck, and you will be fine.
2006-12-13 14:13:45 · answer #2 · answered by bargirl_2323 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They don't use the mask much anymore. An IV is no worse than having your blood drawn or getting a shot. It depends on who is sticking you that makes the IV the most uncomfortable. The worst part of the IV is when the fluid starts to travel through the tube into your arm. It feels like a cold ache (like when your chilled to the bone) however, you don't feel this for long. Rest assured that being "put to sleep" is not bad, nor do you feel anything. They don't use the butterfly needle for IV's except in children there veins are too tiny to handle an adult IV. You will be fine, express your fears to the person who is doing the IV and make them explain every step (this will help relax you during the process) Express your fears to your doctor and anesthesiologist who is giving you the medication, you will find they will relieve a lot of your fears.
I myself have had many surgery's and I'm also going through the bad pap experience, just had the biopsy done on Friday and they didn't put me to sleep for it. I hope this helps. Good luck to ya!
2006-12-13 14:09:32 · answer #3 · answered by be happier own a pitbull 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi there. I would be more than happy to answer this question as I have had too much experience being put under. To date I have be under a general anaesthesia seven times with the end results being different each and every time. My last time which was June of 2006 I came out of it just fine. Other times I have been sick to my stomach. Make sure you do exactly what the doctors say. They do not use a mask anymore to put you to sleep, strickly drugs. The needle should go into the back of the hand and is vertually painless. Once you go under, which takes seconds, you will have no concept as to how long or what happens. The next thing you will remember will be waking up.
Good Luck
2006-12-13 14:27:36 · answer #4 · answered by phobo1962 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had quite a few surgerys and to be honest the iv does not hurt all that bad. Depending on where they put the iv sometimes they will numb the sight first. As far as being put to sleep.. When I had all my surgeries they gave me some medicine through my iv and that was the last thing i remembered...
2006-12-13 14:10:11 · answer #5 · answered by Sarah G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry it's o.k. to be scared.
I had major surgery 7 months ago to remove a benign tumor the size of my heart from my salivary gland. 4 week before the operation I had a 'pre-op' visit at the hospital. I got to meet one of the surgeon and an aneathitist. They told me exactly what would happen before and after the surgery. Just before they wheeled me into the operating thearte they had to start thr IV line and it took 3 of them 5 goes to get it in, my veins loved to hide from them. Before each attempt they injected a tiny amount of local anesthetic which I didn't even feel and then when the IV needle went in ther was just a bit pressure. Once they got it in, on my inner elbow, they wheeled me in operating toom and I must have the worst look on my face because one of th aneathetisits said "Don't worry, you'll be fine." But no matter how many times they tell you this, you are going to worry. Once I was on the operating table my heart rate went through the roof and there where 3 people telling me to take slow deep breathes. I managed to do this after telling myself I was tough was brave, and then after spitting the surgeon I was fine. They used to put me to sleep but it usually depends on the type of surgery and the aneathetists preference.
Good luck, I will be thinking of you.
Sorry 'bout the spelling
2006-12-17 07:33:11 · answer #6 · answered by lozzie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Before you have surgery you will likely have a "pre-op" visit. Talk to your doctor or anesthesiologist to see if they can give you a medicine to take the day of the surgery to calm your nerves. I have had surgery 10+ times. Usually if your doctor feels you will be too nervous they will give you a sedative to take the morning of your surgery before you even get to the hospital or office. Their concern is that your heart rate and blood pressure will be too high to give you any anesthetics safely. Also, speak with the nurse who is administering your I.V. there are different areas that can put the I.V. and each area has a different pain level. They should be able to help you.
2006-12-13 17:41:46 · answer #7 · answered by Jana B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had abnormal pap results that turned out to be level 3 dysplasia. They had to do a cold cone biopsy, which meant "under the knife"-hence being put to sleep... I was nervous, but my mom went in with me and held my hand while they administered the anasthesia, and next thing I knew, it was all over, and I wasn't really even sore...it was a smooth procedure. Not even nausea.
2006-12-13 14:28:03 · answer #8 · answered by jakkibluu 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had 11 surgeries to put my face back together and to get my leg fixed. they use the IV to put you out and the mask you keep you under while in surgery. there is always a risk but it is small. I was hit in the face with an axe (cant tell now tho) and shot in the hip and knee. I was an Army Ranger for 13 years.
-Doc-
2006-12-13 14:24:54 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
your surgeon or anesthesiologist would best be able to answer you as they are the ones doing the procedure.
2006-12-13 14:04:52 · answer #10 · answered by Steve 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋