I'm so afraid to be put under anesthesia...What does it feel like exactly ? Do you fall asleep fast? Usually they use injection or gas? Sorry, i'm so nervous and scared!!! Thanks a lot...
2007-03-04 01:20:48 · 8 answers · asked by Alex 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
All that happens is, they put some anaesthetic into a needle in the back of your hand, or put a gasmask over your face if they're using gas, it varies depending on the level of anaesthetia required, your medical history and the anaesthetists opinion. They usually ask you to count backwards from say 10, and by the time you get to 6 or 7 you're out. It's normal to get a metallic taste in your mouth. After your surgery, you wake up, usually really surprised that it's all over, and you won't wake up in masses of pain because they give you painkillers and muscle relaxants during the surgery. You can always ask for a pre-med if you're really anxious, sometimes anaesthetists are happy to give you this.
You will feel tired for a few days afterwards (less if it was only a minor anaesthetic) and sometimes a bit teary for no reason, and sometimes a bit nauseaous but talk to your anaesthetist about this if you're worried because you might be able to have an anti-sickness drug. It's just like a really deep sleep, don't worry too much.
2007-03-04 06:12:41 · answer #1 · answered by greenbean 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, first of all you do not HAVE to have a repeat cesarean. You can stay with this doctor-no matter what he wishes, they can not do anything to you without your consent so you can simply refuse a cesarean if you want or you can find another doctor that is more open to a VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean). That said, my first chlid was born via emergency cesarean section. I was under general anesthesia. I missed hearing her first cries, and it took longer before I could have her in my arms. Also, yes-this sometimes crosses over and causes the baby to be born sleepy which could end up with a NICU stay for monitoring. My second chlid was born via a successful VBAC (without pain medications). With my third child, we anticipated another VBAC, but she, too, was born via emergency cesarean. This time, I had a spinal rather than general anesthesia. I do highly recommend the spinal! I was very alert during the delivery, and was holding and nursing her within half an hour. If you are having a planned cesarean, I do not even think they will use general anesthesia. It is usually reserved for when there is no time to administer an epidural or spinal. Obviously, if it is planned there will be time so the general might not even be an option for you. I wish you the best!
2016-03-16 04:03:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I had my wisdom teeth out, they put me under general anesthesia.
The did it with an injection in the arm and administerd it four more times throughout the operation.
It happens quickly. I was watching the doctor inject the medicine through a needle and tube in my arm. Suddenly, my arm went warm and then I felt a rush through my body like I was getting really light headed. I spoke out and said "oh, whoa!" and then suddenly I started laughing uncontrollably (I found out later that this is called the excitement stage - some people cry, lash out, laugh, etc) And that was the last thing I remember before waking up. Some people don't even remember the excitement stage.
All of that took place in about a minute.
It wasn't bad and I was really scared to be put under general anestheisa too. However, it happens so quickly that everything is over in a matter of minutes.
Good Luck!
2007-03-04 01:37:57 · answer #3 · answered by AutumnLilly 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was always glad when they finally put me under. Let me go to sleep and the rest of you can worry about the surgery. when you wake up, it's strange because everything is over with and you slept right through it. A little groggy and a little nauseas, but tell the nurse if you are nauseas, they have med for that, then after you get home, you can lay down again and have the best night sleep you ever had. Don't be afraid, but if you are truely afraid, talk to your doctor about it, it is something he should know.
2007-03-09 09:54:42 · answer #4 · answered by Deborah D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Trust me, have been put to sleep, and work in OR also, there is nothing to it, they start a iv, the medicine, is put into the iv, whenever it is time to put you to sleep, then your back to room , and surgery over with, it the best sleep since you was a baby. It will be ok,and now they have drugs that dont make you as sick as it used to ,when you was put to sleep.. Good Night !!!!
2007-03-09 13:49:38 · answer #5 · answered by crickettmc2001 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't be afraid, it doesn't hurt, it's usually injected intravenously
you won't feel anything, and when you wake up you will
be surprised it is all over and done with!
Good Luck
2007-03-04 01:29:20 · answer #6 · answered by Cher 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I had my foot reassembled (eww) the anesthetist told me to count down from ten while he started it. So I did.
My mom was there when I woke up, she said I blinked, and said "six...five...four...mom, what are you doing here?" The one hour surgery had been over for half an hour.
2007-03-04 01:30:42 · answer #7 · answered by dBalcer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The more upset/scared you are makes it more difficult to put you under. Just relax. No worries.
2007-03-06 19:39:52 · answer #8 · answered by Alabama 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋