I was wondering if anyone has had the lap band procedure done without general anesthesia. I am a little scared of going under general anesthesia, I was wondering if maybe it could be done with twilight anesthesia.

I just asked this about a week ago, and now that I've gone through the surgery let me just tell you, you don't want it without the general. It's always been an issue for me to go under general because my sperm donor, I mean dad died on the table for 6 minutes and they had to bring him back. The doctors have always advised me against it. I went into this thinking twilight was the way, Sooooooooooooooooo glad I didn't. You're only out for about 45 mins total, if that.. the best part was the twlight cocktail they gave me before the GA, I don't even remember going under GA.

Happy Surgery!

It can't be done. I checked, because I am a big scaredy cat.

Girl you don't want to see what they are going to do to you! seriously..........I am a scaredy too, you'll be ok .we all recognize the risk and accept it because obesity itself has horriable risk.

Girl you don't want to see what they are going to do to you! seriously..........I am a scaredy too, you'll be ok .we all recognize the risk and accept it because obesity itself has horriable risk.

While this is true, I have a far less chance of dying on monday, or even in the next 8 years while my kids are growing up, than I am due to the anesthesia/surgery.

I don't want to be awake during the anesthesia, but I thought maybe I could be under twilight. I know that general anesthesia is rather safe these days, but I am so scared of something happening to me because I have two small children.

i was just as frightened to go under. but you are out for only a short while. anesthesia in the old days was given by the doctors who couldnt make it as anything else. that is why there were so many ill effects. today anesthesiologists are just as qualified as any other MD. your fears are wasted.

I have 3 boys. It scares me too.

And some people just react to the anesthetic. Risk is a part of the procedure.

Edited December 24, 200916 yr by MissyMS

Please don't use this as an excuse not to change your lives. Believe me, I was looking for all excuses and justifications as to NOT have the surgery. I felt they were rational fears but really, people do this EVERY single day; either by design or election. They are fine.

My surgery is scheduled for a little more than eight hours from now. This is a very similar fear that I am experiencing. I have been reminding myself that for my child's birth I underwent general anesthesia and came out fine (had major pregnancy complications). I also have to remember that for us this is a HUGE HUGE HUGE deal but for our anesthesiologists we are one of hundreds of patients that they work with and it's just an ordinary day.

Also, I have been chanting to myself : My body deserves better! This fear is NOTHING compared to all that I am losing out on if I don't go through with it.

Hope this helps

Good thoughts for a great day, Hello Toes!!!

I'm in the same fear boat as you all!!

lol, i made it through the anesthesia.

MissyMS, I am glad to hear that you made it. I am sure you are excited to start your new journey, I wish I was in your shoes right now. I had my info. session tonight, but it was rescheduled because the doctor was on call and he was called to the hospital. I wish you a wonderful new life. I am glad to hear that someone else had my same anxiety about general anesthesia. Thanks for the support.

awww...thanks. bumer about your session being rescheduled. that happened to me. this process took so much longer than i expected.

take care.

Good thoughts for a great day, Hello Toes!!!

Thanks!!! Surgery went well and I've lost 7lbs since then (need to update my ticker) no issues thankfully. Also, my super amazing doctor only made one incision on my stomach for the port and I couldn't be happier. This is probably one of the best decisions I have ever made. I go in for my first fill in about 1 1/2 weeks, can't wait to lose even more weight by then. It seems like I'm averaging 3.5lbs a week which is great-maybe I'll reach my goal weight sooner than my one year goal ::keeps fingers crossed:::smile2: