i went to my gyn today , he explained to me about my surgery he told me i could go under (put to sleep or have a spinel done ) which would be less time spent in the hosp. because this is out of pocket pay. mygyn has been doning this for over 20 yrs , he said he had maybe 2 out of over 1000 operations to were they were serious . which one should i go with the spinel or the put under ? im a little scared either way . i was put under when i had my lap. tubel liagation done but i was out the same day . he told me it will take 2 hours to operate on me . has anyone gone with the spinel ? i just dont know what to do . save money or go with what i think is safe ? which i already been under so i know what to exspect with that one . again i thank you all for helping me out . <3 THANK YOU <3
2007-01-10 23:28:38 · 5 answers · asked by Bella 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Spinal is quite painful, you really need a lot of strength to put up with it. First the aneathetise your back with a needle, then they attempt to insert a tiny tube between ur vertebrae, and if that doesn't work they keep trying and giving you aneasthetic needles till they get it right, with my secodn c-secton we counted the needlepoints in my back and there were 12 marks, when really there should have only been two, each time they try it is like bee sting, but one that keeps on going, when that tube goes in it is like they are inserting a metre long cable, when really it is tiny. The whole thing only lasts a few miutes but feels liek an hour. The only good part is when they finally flush the morphine thru the tube and you get a sensation like a bucket of warm water has been thrown over you. And there is a risk with spinal, sometimes a small amount of spinal fluid can leak out and travel to the brain causing very intense headaches that can last for weeks, which is why after having a spinal you should lay flat for quite a few hours afterwards and when u can get up do it very slowly. If this sounds too scary go under.
2007-01-10 23:49:11 · answer #1 · answered by cheeky_lil_pixiegirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
According to Hinduism, the right way is always the path of least resistence. To me, it's completely obvious from what you wrote that the universe would prefer you to get a spinal.
On a more down-to-earth note, I'm a nurse and I've worked in the OR. The spinal you're describing is an epidural, the exact same anesthesia that mom's have when giving birth. That procedure is performed all-day everyday all across the country, and when was the last time you met someone who had a complication from it?
Go with the spinal, you'll be fine. Just bring an Ipod, or something to listen to, otherwise you'll be able to hear everything, which may not be so good.
Good luck, and don't forget to pray about your fears to God.
Julie
2007-01-11 07:39:39 · answer #2 · answered by jane 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cool down...I know it is difficult said than done ;but let me tell you my recent experience abt spinal anasthecia.(I am still recovering from the surgery).Spinal is not that painful. They first give you one prick which numbs that portion & then onwards it is not at all painful. Only thing next day you may have a lil nausia.When spinal is possible doctors always advise you not to take risk by going in for G.A....Any ways all the best....it's a passing phase...this will pass(-:
2007-01-11 08:15:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spinals are SO PAINFUL. I would go under.
2007-01-11 12:11:50 · answer #4 · answered by Lil Sexy Biker Chic 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go with the general , spinals hurt like hell.
2007-01-11 07:35:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋