Post-Anesthesia

[Sarah 0]

For some reason the idea of waking up after sedation is really scaring me more than anything else. Vomiting/Nausea are my number one concerns. How were all of your experiences after waking up from anesthesia??

[escapesunshine 0]

I did not have any Vomiting/Nausea at all.

[Stacy160 201]

Me either, the entire time. They put anti-nausea meds in the IV, and I think I got shots of something too, I'm not sure.

As far as actually waking up went, I was just really, really groggy and kept falling back asleep, but waking back up 'cause I had to pee so bad from all the IV fluids!

[Sarah 0]

Stacy, you didn't have a foley inserted? Or did they just take it out right away?

[texaschick 0]

No problems with the anesthesia at all, a little groggy, but that's it. I didn't have a catheter or a drain.

[Im-Losin-It 1]

I was given medication the morning of my surgery to prevent any nausea. Make sure you tell them that before they put you out. I told mine the same thing, and i had no problems at all. I am 5 weeks out of surgery, and i have had very little nausea. I had no drain either, don't think they do that anymore. I did have a foley cath because i had a hernia repair done also and they didn't want me up too soon. @ BSC of Dallas, (Beriactic Surgery Center) I had the very best of care you can imagine. Also it was in a brand new hospital, and they only treat 25 patients at a time. I Highly recommend them.

Edited June 15, 2010 by Im-Losin-It

[Tiffykins 673]

The only issue I have waking up from anesthesia is that I am claustrophobic when it comes to things around my face. Like the oxygen masks, peoples hands, other's faces, anything near my face freaks me out, and I definitely can not have stuff strapped to my face.

So, anytime I have surgery, I advised the anesthesiologist of this issue. I am always given nasal cannulas instead of the masks, and when I'm being anesthetized I make sure they do not put the mask anywhere near my face until they give me the IV medication to relax me.

I never have nausea or vomiting in recovery. It does take me longer to wake up, but that is because of my own specific medical issues and certain medications I have to be given to have surgery.

Go in positive, and don't get too anxious. If you are overly stressed, and worried, I truly believes this can affect the way you wake up. If you need something to take the edge off, ask for it. Do not hesitate or be worried about bothering anyone. You need to do what is best for you, and if you need something to help calm you down, talk to the nurse, anesthesiologist, or your surgeon. I always get a little valium cocktail before being wheeled back. It helps tremendously.

Edited June 15, 2010 by Tiffykins

[Sarah 0]

you guys have definitely made me feel worlds better already. thank you!

[Im-Losin-It 1]

I think you will do just fine. It's normal to be nerveous going in, but trust me shortly after they get your IV going, they will give you something, and you wont remember a thing, the next thing you know they will be calling your name to wake you.

[SParkle 4]

I hate nausea as well... and told them that so they gave me anti nausea drugs. But sadly what I thought was an allergy to Penicillin, was in fact an intolerance to the heavy anti biotics, so as soon as they hooked me up post op to the AB's I threw up.

Not pleasant........and it happened 4 times that day, but nothing since, they sorted out which AB's I could tolerate and I am at home with anti nausea stuff as well but not had an issue since.

Make sure you tell them, and you'll be fine. At the end of the day I would prefer to go thru what I went thru than not have the op..... small price for me to pay.

Kathy

[Stacy160 201]

Stacy, you didn't have a foley inserted? Or did they just take it out right away?

Nope, no catheter...but at 44, being overweight, having had a huge child and now with a pretty significant pelvic floor weakness, when I gotta go, I gotta go! :scared0: