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Waking Up In The O.r????

I keep reading about people waking up while still in the operating room, that has me freaked out.

I have had surgery before, 4 to be exact, and I have always woken up in the recovery room.

Some people have said they woke up and still had the tube in their mouth/throat...why?

I am really nervous about that, just the thought of it is making me queasy now!

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      Thanks everyone, I'm good and feeling a lot better...just three more days

    • melonie
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      Ive had brain surgery , gallbladder , 2 csections, knee surgery , hand surgery , the band , a port redo , and a hysto and donated a kidney , never not one time have i woke up in surgery . I think it

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    Well it sounds like you have had several surgeries before and this was never an issue for you. Why would it be an issue now? Your surgery is only a few days away, Take a deep breath and relax. When you get to the hospital ask to speak to the anesthesiologist prior to your surgery regarding your concerns. Good luck.

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    Thanks everyone, I'm good and feeling a lot better...just three more days :)

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    Leave a roll of lifesavers and a bottle of water in the car for the ride home. Surgery and recovery was a breeze except for the cottonmouth i had all day. Lifesavers and alot of water helped . Good luck ! Im so glad i did it !

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    Leave a roll of lifesavers and a bottle of water in the car for the ride home. Surgery and recovery was a breeze except for the cottonmouth i had all day. Lifesavers and alot of water helped . Good luck ! Im so glad i did it !

    Ooooooh thanks for that, I hadn't thought about it. I can't wait!

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