Heart Stopped On The Table

[Texarkolina 201]

Well that sucked. Went in to the surgery--surgeon made 2 incisions--put camera in one and then slowly started inflating my abdomen.. Then my heart stopped. I was out for about a minute and they had to do chest compressions to get my heart started again. Surgeon decided that he should stop since this is an elective procedure. I saw a cardiologist in the hospital and went through tons of tests. My heart looks ok. They decided that it was just an unusual reaction to the gas and that I may have been too far under. I want more information than that......

So--I am back home with my entire stomach--couple of incisions--very sore body and chest--and a mouth so dry from all the medication that I feel like it is stuffed with cotton. Not so successful. My nurse said that the surgeon "lost his mojo" and was nervous the entire rest of the day. They said that this is a known, but rare, possible complication especially in women,but it normally results in a slow heart rate, not a heart stopping.

My surgery is scheduled once again for July 30. Now I am extremely anxious and frustrated.

[Sherry77 166]

Oh I am so sorry to hear that. Hopefully the 30th is a luckier day. My surgery is the 30th as well. Keeping fingers crossed all goes well for both of us. KIT

[aliandrews 98]

Oh my. I hope everything go well. I am sorry you had to go through that.

[lessofmeismore 1,405]

Thank goodness you are okay!!! I hope all goes well, your in my thoughts!!!

[grannyk 58]

WOW!!! My guess is this was a vagal response maybe from the pressure in your abdomen from the CO2 inflation. The next time they may just proceed more cautiously. This is always a risk with any surgery, not just VSG. That's why we have to sign the consent form (which I bet nobody really reads).

Step back and take some deep breaths. And pray a lot if you are so inclined. Prayers and best wishes for you...Kathe

[MinaT 669]

I used to pass out because of vagal response all the time when I laughed, it was horrible.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and I hope July 30th is a success. Stay positive and best wishes. Check in when you can.

[CG75 10]

Wow...that is pretty scary! I'm glad your ok! I think your surgeon did the right thing though....the most important thing is your still here and I wish you the best of luck on the 30th!

[mesaucedo 207]

I pass out from a vagal response whenever my heart rate gets too high! It sucked. I was once taking an ochem final and passed out :/

I used to pass out because of vagal response all the time when I laughed, it was horrible.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and I hope July 30th is a success. Stay positive and best wishes. Check in when you can.

[mickmick 5]

The o hers have ut right. It seems like a vaso vagel response. My husband went in for a bilateral hernia repair and this happened to him after the first two incisions and he was full of air. They stopped the surgery and rescheduled it for a few weeks later. All his cardio workups were clear. It happened again doing the second surgery but this time it was at the end. I am so sorry!

[lessofmeismore 1,405]

My daughter was diagnosed with vaso vegal by her cardiologist. She has frequent unexplained episodes of passing out and turning greyish. Does this ever go away? Is surgery dangerous for people with this? It seems very very scary

[UTGal99 327]

Holy cow!!! SCARY!!!!! I don't know I would even go back on the 30th out of fear - WOW!!!!

[kczar 166]

That really is scary. Thank God you had a skilled team there to get you back. Get some rest and prep for the 30th. I'll make sure to say an extra prayer for you on the day.

[Oregondaisy 2,020]

What is a vagal response? I've never heard of this!

[mesaucedo 207]

Mine was directly related to my heart rate. Is hers just random or triggered by something? I have found that mine started going away after I lost weight, my heart didn't have to work so hard.

They can put in a pace-maker type instrument, at least for most they can. Only "real" cure from what i have heard.

My daughter was diagnosed with vaso vegal by her cardiologist. She has frequent unexplained episodes of passing out and turning greyish. Does this ever go away? Is surgery dangerous for people with this? It seems very very scary

[Sleeved&Hopeful 182]

I am just really glad you are okay. I hope all goes well for you on the 30th. Big hugs! Please update us all after you feel up to it after your surgery.