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First Surgery Tomorrow What to Expect?
Posted on 1/13/19 at 8:39 pm
Posted on 1/13/19 at 8:39 pm
For the first time in my life, I’ll be going under the knife. What should I expect? Minor surgery IMO (hand). Doc says procedure should be about 30 min. They are knocking me out before hand and I’m slightly worried as I’ve never had to do that before.
Tips?
Already have someone lined up to delete my browser history if I don’t make it.
Tips?
Already have someone lined up to delete my browser history if I don’t make it.
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Posted on 1/13/19 at 8:41 pm to Tiny Rick
Oh man when the anesthesia hits, my god. It’s the best feeling but it last like five seconds and you black out. Then they will wake you up and it will all be over.
After that, hope you get a cute nurse in the med surg unit
After that, hope you get a cute nurse in the med surg unit
Posted on 1/13/19 at 8:41 pm to Tiny Rick
I'd record the whole procedure so I'd know just what I confessed to, opined on, and proposed.
Posted on 1/13/19 at 8:42 pm to Tiny Rick
Best nap you'll ever have.
Posted on 1/13/19 at 8:44 pm to Tiny Rick
Follow the preop instructions they gave you.
If they say nothing to eat or drink after midnight...follow that. It's for your safety.
I'm assuming this is outpatient surgery? Buy some bland stuff from the store to eat tomorrow (jello, crackers, mashed potatoes, etc). Some people get really nauseated from the anesthesia so you want to eat some bland stuff first to make sure you don't get sick.
Also...buy some ice cream. Your throat might be really sore after surgery from the breathing tube they insert prior to surgery.
If they say nothing to eat or drink after midnight...follow that. It's for your safety.
I'm assuming this is outpatient surgery? Buy some bland stuff from the store to eat tomorrow (jello, crackers, mashed potatoes, etc). Some people get really nauseated from the anesthesia so you want to eat some bland stuff first to make sure you don't get sick.
Also...buy some ice cream. Your throat might be really sore after surgery from the breathing tube they insert prior to surgery.
Posted on 1/13/19 at 8:45 pm to BlackCoffeeKid
If you take pain meds, make sure you take stool softener or you’ll be in a world of hurt.
Posted on 1/13/19 at 8:46 pm to Tiny Rick
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Posted on 1/13/19 at 8:47 pm to Tiny Rick
Bookmark this. That first piss after coming to is the most aggravating thing ever. Just be patient.
Posted on 1/13/19 at 8:47 pm to Tiny Rick
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Tiny Rick
Is it to correct this issue??
Posted on 1/13/19 at 8:50 pm to Tiny Rick
The pre surgery enema is usually the worst part. Smooth sailing after that.
Posted on 1/13/19 at 8:50 pm to Tiny Rick
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What should I expect?
Expect to be asleep
Expect the doctor to do a good job
Expect to wake up
What are they doing to your hand that they are putting you completely under??? Seems like a big risk when a local with a screen would work
Posted on 1/13/19 at 8:50 pm to lsunurse
Tell them you would like zofran to avoid the nausea...... 
Posted on 1/13/19 at 8:52 pm to Tiny Rick
Say a few prayers and get your affairs in order
You never know what will happen when you go under the knife
I’ll say a prayer for you
You never know what will happen when you go under the knife
I’ll say a prayer for you
Posted on 1/13/19 at 8:52 pm to Tiny Rick
Once they hit you with the anesthesia you won’t feel or remember anything. Hopefully you’ll have a hot nurse sticking the catheter up your pee pee hole.
Posted on 1/13/19 at 8:53 pm to Tiny Rick
If you are healthy, there is nothing to worry about. They’ll give you Versed and you won’t remember anything fatter that.
Posted on 1/13/19 at 8:54 pm to Yewkindewit
Should I take any Zofran now?
Posted on 1/13/19 at 8:54 pm to Yewkindewit
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Tell them you would like zofran to avoid the nausea.
Yes, that's a great suggestion. Thankfully I never had to ask...they automatically gave it to me.
OP...they can give you something to relax you prior to wheeling you back. I remember how nervous I was the first time. They could tell I was anxious and gave me some versed and then I felt wonderful
Seriously though...it really is like you are awake...then out...then you wake up in recovery.
Posted on 1/13/19 at 8:55 pm to Tiny Rick
Going out is extremely peaceful. In fact, if dying is like anesthesia then we have nothing to fear about death. It will happen so fast you won’t even know it.
Posted on 1/13/19 at 8:57 pm to TOSOV
quote:Tiny Rick is reportedly having an Addadicctome.
Is it to correct this issue??
Ain’t nuthin’ wrong with me down there, for the record.
Posted on 1/13/19 at 8:58 pm to Spock's Eyebrow
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I confessed to, opined on, and proposed.
This worries me.
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