1. Seriously, everyone needs to dial back the testosterone-estrogen nonsense right now—enough with the constant bickering. 2. If you want to talk about private providers or their rates, please stick to the dedicated thread or just shoot me a DM. thanks
Honestly, having ten days before surgery gives you plenty of breathing room for those symptoms to clear up, especially since they've already been hanging around for four days. If things settle down like I think they will, you'll likely head into the OR right on schedule. If you were facing surgery right this second, in the middle of all this... well, they probably wouldn't even bother with anesthesia. There's just no point in taking unnecessary risks when you don't have to.
It’s not just about some random test result; they actually sit down and talk to you first. They dig into your medical history, listen to your lungs with a stethoscope, and review whatever other specialists have noted in your file. Depending on how old you are and what kind of surgery you’re facing, they might order a few extra tests to be safe... and so on.
When it comes to anesthesia, your blood work and the overall health of your heart and lungs are basically the gold standard—everything else is secondary. General anesthesia really puts those specific systems to the test, so you need a solid assessment there. Honestly, obsessing over everything else doesn't make much sense or even matter. Like, if your digestion is totally fine and there’s no issues there, why would anyone bother checking out your gut if you're just going in for something like tonsils or an ovarian procedure?
You’re going to sleep like a baby, so please don't get all worked up over those "what if" scenarios... just relax and stop stressing about things that aren't even going to happen. Honestly, having a bit of general panic, some anxiety, or feeling a little spooked is totally fine; it's just part of being a normal person when you're trying to navigate your own health stuff.
Karen Clark12 said:Hey everyone, hope you're all doing great.
I’ve already had two surgeries at the general hospital, and honestly, the anesthesia always absolutely wrecks me. I have a septoplasty scheduled for April 3rd, and just thinking about the aftermath—being stuck with those nasal tampons and dealing with hours of nonstop vomiting—is giving me full-on panic attacks. A nurse from a different ward mentioned that there might be an injection specifically to prevent nausea that I could ask for, but I wasn't sure if she was pulling my leg. I haven't actually sat down for my consultation with the anesthesiologist yet, so I was wondering if anyone here has any insight on this or knows if it's a real thing? LP Quote
electricangler32 said:I'm actually wondering about the exact same thing myself. The anesthesiologist I saw during my checkup told me that once I'm actually in the OR, I should just speak up and ask them to administer it. My only real worry is whether there'll even be a moment to bring it up amidst all the chaos, you know? And honestly, does anyone actually know the specifics of how it works? Thanks!
Honestly, that whole mess of nausea and vomiting you deal with after surgery? It’s really just your body reacting to those leftover traces of anesthesia still floating around in your system... so there's no real surprise there, I guess. It's pretty much just one of those standard post-op hurdles that comes along for the ride whenever you go under anesthesia.
Depending on what kind of anesthetic they go with and how the anesthesiologist reads the room, it’s pretty much standard practice to give patients an anti-nausea med once the muscle relaxants wear off. Most of the time, we're looking at an IV dose of Reglan or one of those Ondansetron brands like Zofran or Setronon... though around here, we also tend to use Droperidol, specifically things like DHBP or Xomolix. It's all administered intravenously, of course.
Look, we aren't talking about some weird, experimental concoctions or anything crazy like that... it’s just standard medication that gets prescribed when there's a legitimate medical reason for it. At least, that's how it's supposed to work. And honestly, before you head into surgery, just be upfront and tell your anesthesiologist exactly what's worrying you... at the end of the day, the final call is always up to their professional judgment.
Donna Brooks18 said:I’m scheduled for gastric sleeve surgery under general anesthesia at the end of the month. I have an appointment with the anesthesiologist this Monday to prep everything after all my checkups—which I've been doing since July (endocrine, gastro, psych, you name it). My chest X-ray was perfect, EKG was great, endocrine stuff is fine... everything seemed totally normal until the last round of blood and urine tests. My CRP and white cell counts came back elevated. My doctor thinks it's just a UTI and put me on antibiotics for a week. I'm wondering if this will be an issue when I meet the anesthesiologist. Up until now, I haven't had any infections, even when I spent some time in the hospital for testing where they were monitoring my blood and urine constantly... everything was always clear before. Will the anesthesiologist clear me to move forward? I know it seems weird to have such a long consultation before surgery, but it's really just about signing the consent forms for a procedure like this... after that, I'll just see the anesthesiologist again at the hospital once I'm on the liquid diet right before the operation.
let me know what you guys think
Honestly, there isn't much point in me trying to play doctor here; you just have to wait and hear what the professional says. If he gives you the green light, you're good to go... but if he says it's better to wait, then you really should listen. Since this isn't some emergency procedure, there's absolutely no reason to rush things if your body isn't ready.
By the way, regarding those high CRP and white cell counts... the part that worries me most is that you mentioned being in the hospital for testing recently.
Honestly, aside from giving you an idea of how long the pregnancy will last, your OB-GYN isn't going to have any profound insights on that specific topic. There just isn't much more they can do. The only real thing is to keep a close eye on the pregnancy and how the baby is developing.
From what I've seen, there’s really no reason to spiral. Don't let all those old wives' tales get under your skin. It's worth noting that even medical professionals sometimes pass along those myths, so if you feel like someone is just trying to scare you, honestly, just tune them out. So many women run into some kind of "scary" situation early on—you aren't some weird outlier or anything. Getting a tooth pulled or having dental X-rays done is about as risky for the baby as walking past a massive electrical substation on your way home from work every single day...
What I'm trying to say is, don't panic. You still need to see your doctor, tell them everything, and follow the schedule, but you'll manage this pregnancy just like anyone else and everything is going to be fine...
I honestly don't get why you're acting like going to the doctor is such a huge chore when you've got a legit, nasty injury on your body... I mean, seriously, with how much pain you're in and the way that hit actually happened, there's really no other way to handle this. Like, what else would it take for you to just head down to the nearest ER to get some X-rays and see what's actually going on inside? Would your arm have to be shoved into a woodchipper before you finally decided to seek help? It's wild to me, truly.
Look, if you're heading to the local hospital for something like this, there’s really only one right move—you need to get that wound treated at the Emergency Room immediately!
Usually, there isn’t any specific waiting period required between anesthesia sessions if everything went smoothly and there weren't any complications... though I guess a surgeon might suggest a gap depending on what kind of procedure we're talking about.
Kate Sullivan73 said:It’s about both things: 1. Patient care; they totally missed the critical moment where someone's life was actually on the line. And even after being warned, the staff can't lift a finger because, well, there's no owner! The owner—yeah, definitely doesn't exist! 2. As for how they run the business—it's all right there. It's just like working at one of those massive call centers in the States. Never again!
Alright.
You’ve shared your experience in a few different posts now. But since I’ve already had to clean up some of your double posts, and seeing as you pretty much joined this forum just to vent about this specific situation, I get the feeling you're planning on dragging out this whole grievance here for a while...
Look, this thread is supposed to be about hemorrhoids as a medical issue, not a space for someone to bash bad service, so I’m not going to let the conversation veer off into that territory anymore, regardless of what happened to you or how closely your story ties into the topic... man, now I feel like I'm rambling a bit...🤔....but you know what I mean....🙂
That doesn't mean you can't send a private message to share all those details and your bad experience with anyone who might actually want to know.
If you’ve got a specific question about a neurological issue or condition—or if you want to share your experience with a certain doctor, whether they were amazing or a total nightmare—your best bet is to find the right thread, start a new one, or just check out our pinned "Doctor Recommendations" topic.
Setting things up this way just invites people to trash public hospitals, which doesn't really help anyone have a productive or helpful conversation.
Look, if you've actually got a grievance, the smartest move is to take it straight to the department heads or the hospital administration... and if that goes nowhere, then hit up the local news... but just dropping anonymous negativity here? Yeah, no thanks.
Honestly, having a donor card is mostly just about showing your support and making your stance known—it doesn't actually change the mechanics of things. Having the card doesn't mean you're giving permission for organ harvesting on the spot... it really just makes it a little easier for the family to make that final call during such a heavy moment. At the end of the day, even with the presumed consent laws we have here in the States, the family always has the final say, and nothing happens without their green light.
Hey there, all my friends over from the Psychology board who were hanging out in the discussion before moving over here! If you're feeling curious, definitely go back and scroll through the whole thread because I honestly think you'll find some really cool stuff in there, and I’d love to keep this great conversation going with you guys. Thanks!
Yeah... honestly, it’s the same old story you hear everywhere. It feels like surgeons and the rest of the surgical staff just couldn't care less about how much pain a patient is actually in. They just hide behind this attitude of "well, of course it hurts" and act like everything is perfectly fine. On top of that, things like anesthesiology services, PCA pumps, or even morphine are light years away—I wouldn't be surprised if most hospitals don't even offer them properly. Just the same classic, frustrating situation over and over. I feel like this is one of the few places where people actually talk about stuff like this, though I wonder how much of it actually works in the real world, how useful those medical breakthroughs really are, and who was actually involved in making them happen.
restlessbadger2 said:Basically, once the anesthesia wears off, you're going to feel that post-op pain—it’s just part of the deal. It was a surgery, after all.
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But see, that’s exactly where the whole issue lies. I mean, maybe that kind of mindset was acceptable back in WW2 or even just a couple of decades ago...
But it's 2013 now, and honestly, being expected to just sit there and suffer through pain after a procedure isn't okay anymore. You hear people talk about it constantly, but that "well, you had surgery, so you're supposed to hurt" attitude is just a lazy excuse. It’s totally out of touch with how modern medicine works today, and frankly, it shouldn't be tolerated in any American hospital setting. Still, I know it'll take a long time before things actually change in practice on the ground here...
Yeah... honestly, you have no idea how complicated of a question you just dropped on us... I mean, it’s complicated when you consider how PCA (patient-controlled analgesia) is actually handled here in the States.
You can only get PCA analgesia at places where they actually have the PCA pumps on hand—which makes sense—but beyond that, the staff really needs to be trained and comfortable using them. And unfortunately, that kind of hands-on experience isn't always common in every hospital...
The whole thing is prescribed by an anesthesiologist, and it basically functions as an extension of anesthesia services for a patient staying on a different surgical floor. The pain management has to be precisely titrated... it has to be closely monitored by the anesthesia department, meaning there needs to be some kind of dedicated "pain service" in place... and ultimately, the nurses and doctors on your main unit have to be willing to support it and work with the equipment.
So, to be totally blunt, I’m not feeling super optimistic (though I don't know which hospital you're headed to)... but in principle, you’ll have to voice your request directly to the anesthesiologist. You might even have to deal with them brushing you off with stuff like, "Oh, we don't do PCA for this, it’s a minor procedure," or "A few shots of something will be plenty; once I've done my job, you won't feel a thing, though you'll probably be a little sore after surgery..." and all that nonsense. Even if you get past that, you still have to win over the doctors and nurses on your primary ward. They sometimes lose their minds when they see some random pump and morphine sitting there; they start getting all anxious about whether you'll stop breathing because "some guy back in the Stone Age was given morphine and stopped breathing"... and they carry that fear with them.
Taylor Reed4 said:Hey there. I’ve been scrolling through all the old threads on anesthesia, but I still have a few things on my mind that I’d love to hear from the pros about... 🙂
I’ve got general anesthesia coming up soon at Dubrava Basketball Club for some laparoscopic abdominal surgery. There are just a couple of things weighing on me...
1. Since the surgery should only take about an hour, will I actually need a catheter? And is it okay to ask them to pull it before I’m fully awake? 2. I’m honestly terrified of being conscious during the anesthesia—you know, waking up while the muscle relaxants are still kicking in. How can I deal with that fear or make sure it doesn't happen? 3. What determines when they finally pull the breathing tube? 4. I deal with allergies and asthma. I’ve had dental work with local anesthesia plenty of times and never had an issue, so does that mean I'm likely safe from any allergic reactions to general anesthesia? 5. Any thoughts on the anesthesiologists over at Dubrava Basketball Club? I did an internship there years ago, and if I recall correctly, people always spoke highly of the anesthesia team...
Thanks so much in advance for the help! 🙂
On point 1: It really depends on what they're doing, but for something like a hernia repair, you usually don't need one.
On point 2: Seriously, don't sweat it. People talk about it so much it makes it sound like every second patient is wide awake and staring at the ceiling while they're working on them... which, let's be real, isn't how it works.🙄
On point 3: It basically comes down to how well you're breathing on your own once you start waking up. It's all up to the anesthesiologist's call.
On point 4: Yeah, it definitely helps.
On point 5: I'm totally with the previous poster who has such a cool username...