Operation, Putting you to sleep?

Question

When you are put to sleep for an operation, what do they don, what should i expect. Do you have tubes and leads and things all attached to you?
I'm a bit scared.
Thanks

I want to no exactly what they do, from when you go into the room til when you wake up?

Will i have a tube down my throat, thats what scares me the most?

Answer 1

Talk things over with your anesthesiologist as there are many different factors depending on the type of surgery you are having, such as going to sleep or getting a local block with sleepy medicine. If you are truly going to sleep it usually goes as such. In pre-op you will generally be given an IV, once that is done you will not have another needle put into you directly, all meds will go through it. When leaving the pre-op area or when entering the OR suite you will receive a little medication to relax you which also causes amnesia(so you may or may not remember the following). They will then have you move over to the operating room table where a nurse will put a safety strap and depending on the length of your procedure stockings that help with your circulation. You will have 3-5 leads put onto your chest area these serve to monitor your heart. Then a clip will go on your finger which measures the oxygen in your blood. Your anesthesia doc and nurse will keep you informed usually of what they are doing. Next will come an oxygen mask it smells funny but not to worry its just a shower curtain plastic smell. You will receive pure oxygen until you oxygen level is safe to intubate, after which you will be given more medicine to go to sleep(it may sting a little in your hand but it goes away). They will then put a tube down your throat and make sure you are breathing properly and safely through it. You will not remember this! As most of the other have said it feels like you have been asleep for 10 seconds. After they are done with your procedure the anesthesia doc will give you medicine to wake you up. When you can breath by yourself they will remove the tube and you will be taken to recovery. You may have a little sore throat which is normal. It is a scary experience but you will be taken care of. Make sure you have all of your questions answered :) Hope this helps even though it was long.

Answer 2

You will be hooked up to an IV before you go into the operating room This is where the anaesthesia will be injected. Depending on the surgery, you may be given something to relax you before the operation. When you enter the operating room, you are moved onto the operating table. Leads will be attached to your heart, and your BP and inhalations will be monitored. You may also have air filled "balloons" placed on your legs to diminish the possibility of blood clots.

The anthologist will usually come to see you prior to the surgery to explain your sedation. You will have a breathing tube inserted, but that will be done after you are asleep.

You may have a catheter placed, or a temperature probe placed in your anus. When you awake, these things are USUALLY removed, although it is not unusual to continue on the breathing tube for a day or two.

As the sedation is introduced into your IV, you may be asked to begin counting backwards from 100. You will gradually get sleepy and disoriented. This is normal.

My best wishes for you that your operation will be successful. Good luck

Answer 3

I am like none b - when I came round from a minor op, I was WIDE awake - I felt like had slept for a week even though the op was only for 10 minutes - lol! I was so revitalised and energetic - really odd. When you are put to sleep there is a lovely nurse holding your hand and making you relax. I expect you will be wired up to a monitor to keep an eye on your heart and oxygen levels. By the way, the anaesthetist will stay with you the whole time of the op monitoring you. That is what they do. They are constantly checking your progress and vital signs. You will be fine - don't be scared. Your body is a wonderful machine and together with modern technology you are in safe hands.

Answer 4

They will most likely give you a pill and an injection before the operating room. These will make you feel so good that you won't care what they do next. They put you to sleep with a drug through the I.V. in your arm. You wake up in what seems like an instant later. Don't worry. It's a piece of cake. You're gonna like the way you feel after those first drugs. What a hoot.

Answer 5

I was given an appointment for a Prue op check I my heart checked, blood pressure etc a nurse explained the op and asked if i had any questions. You may get one of these checks.
My op was only an hour long I was allowed home the same day. It was not major surgery
a needle is attached to vein your hand your heart beat is recorded, blood pressure taken ever few minuets and plastic shield on your finger to check oxygen level I had an oxygen mask on too. They were telling me what they were putting in my vein painkiller next the anaesthetic next thing I was been told it was all over and I didn't know I had even been It was like time had just stood still for the hour

Answer 6

ive had a few operations where i had to be put to sleep, u may find this wierd but i actually really like it!! the tinglin sensation of the sleepy stuff travelling up your arm is really wierd and tickles! (not in a bad way!) u get a slightly funny taste in ur mouth and your asleep usually before u can count to three!! the needle in the hand doesnt hurt a bit there a few wires to moniter ur vitals but there nothing to worry about!! what i love most is feeling it travel through the veins and i wake up feeling GREAT really refreshed like i had the best sleep ever, doesnt matter what operationi had i was so wide awake and happy i could of jumped off the hospital bed and ran home!! you can keep a diary of what happens and if you ever need to be put to sleep again u can read it and calm your nerves..dont worry, enjoy it! another of lifes little miracles that works wonders...you certaintly wouldnt want to be awake for any procedure!!

Answer 7

It is usual to be scared of being put to sleep for an operation but dont worry the doc is right . you have an injection and they ask you to start counting back from 10 you may feel a little discomfort /pressure but I doubt you will count past 5 it is that quick and then the next thing you know you wake up .

Answer 8

I've had a general anaesthetic recently and really, there is nothing to be scared of. All they do is clip a couple of little monitor leads to you for your pulse etc and then you have a small injection in the back of your hand, which might make you feel slightly drowsy for a couple of seconds and then you are asleep. You will know nothing else until they wake you up which will seem like seconds later.
You'll be fine, good luck.

Answer 9

You'll have an intravenous bag with fluid to keep you hydrated, they will administer the sedative through your IV, and you will have a breathing tube down your throat, and perhaps a small tube of oxygen in your nose. It is all to keep you alive during the operation, and to keep you comfortable and from anything going wrong while you are asleep. You have to be sleeping during the procedure for your comfort and to insure that you will not feel any pain. All of this will be happening and you will have no knowledge or recollection of any of it. While you are in preparation for surgery, the nurse and anaesthesiologist and your surgeon will explain all of this to you, and will answer any questions you have. God bless you and be with you, I hope you are well soon.

Answer 10

Well, they do have the leads to monitor the heart, and the little thing on your finger tip to keep an eye on the oxygen level. I've always had an IV during anesthesia and they just put the medication into the IV. You fall alseep quickly and wake up later on when theyr'e done.