I'm scared to be put to sleep.

T. Deeds
on 3/20/13 11:26 pm

It's normal to be scared, I was scared up until the moment they put me out!  They did give me some medication to calm my nerves as I was waiting to be brought into the OR, maybe they'll do the same for you. 

               
    

JanBooth
on 3/20/13 11:37 pm - KY
RNY on 09/25/12

During preop, I was terrified that I wouldn't wake up.  My bedside nurse was an older woman, probably near 70's, and she was wonderful!  I wish I could remember her name, or find out who she is, so that I could send her some flowers or at least a card to thank her.  She was an angel...very kind, soft spoken, gently touching my cheek as she reassured me that she wouldn't let anything happen to me.  I've not had anyone be so kind as this woman was to me. 
Hopefully, you will have someone as sweet as my nurse. 
When I expressed my fears to my surgeon, prior to the surgery, he told me that almost no one dies on the table.  It's the complications afterwards that take them...lol  THAT made me feel really comfortable.  But, seriously, you'll be fine. We are all here after being put to sleep!  :) 

Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind. ~ Dr. Seuss~
        
Citizen Kim
on 3/21/13 12:21 am - Castle Rock, CO

Versed is a wonderful thing - make sure the anaesthesiologist gives it to you once he/she have had their chat - it will take all your cares away!!!!

Meanwhile, try to think of how many people are anaesthetised every day without incident - you have had all those pre-op tests to make sure you are in good condition for the surgery so you really have nothing to worry about.

Good luck with your surgery!

Proud Feminist, Atheist, LGBT friend, and Democratic Socialist

melecio
on 3/21/13 12:45 am - IL

Hi MeSheHer,

You are NOT ALONE I'm feeling the same way!! My surgery is the 26 of March and I'm so scared that I was even thinking of backing out. I know this is the best for us and everything will be ok!! :) Good luck!

MeMinusMore
on 3/21/13 12:46 am
An allergic reaction to anesthesia is very rare these days. My nutritionist told me we are more than umpteen times more likely to expire in a car accident driving to the grocery store than going thru this surgery.
Jilly Bean
on 3/21/13 1:02 am - IN
RNY on 07/09/12

Count backwards from 10.  10....9....in the recovery room!!!

Surgery weight:  232 lbs. / Goal: 145 lbs. Height:  5'5"     Fat? Ain't nobody got time for that.

 

apurdie
on 3/21/13 1:55 am - CA

I asked for something in the I'VE to calm me and it did.  I was awake even transferring to the operating table but the calming member helped me to feel like I was part of the team.  I asked to be told before they put me out which they did.   After I woke up, I always made sure the pain was addressed to the max. Which helped me to go with the flow.  The first two weeks are hard work, though,maombe prepared for that and get some support for that time.  Keep us posted!

Louise1974
on 3/21/13 2:25 am

I used this guided imagery CD and it helped soooooooo much.  You can download it for $13, totally worth it.  You can listen before and during surgery (if they let you which they usually do).  I have major medication establishment/doctor/hospital issues and this just made me feel soooooo much better.  I just loaned mine to someone or I would send it to you.  It will be okay. 

http://www.healthjourneys.com/product_detail.aspx?id=29

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