Hi Nathan,
I've been under GA three times in my life so far, to be honest this was before i had anxiety and it was a breeze.
I'm going to have to have a couple of GA's this year and i'm really shi##ng myself. The thing is GA is so safe and so much better than it was years ago, the other thing is you won't be under for long as it's for wisdom teeth, so not as risky ( not that it's much of risk anyway )
Good luck!
Hi BikerMatt,
Thanks heaps for your reply.
Could you describe the feeling of being put under for me? Were you afraid in the moment or was it pleasant/relaxing?
Does it feel like your going to sleep (albeit quickly) or is it more instantaneous than that?
Did you have an pre medication in those previous experiences? Did it help?
Sorry for all the questions.
Cheers,
Nathan
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Hi Fishmanpa,
I'm hoping the pre medication is strong enough to get me fairly high/not have a worry in the world. I'm having a discussion with my anaesthetist prior to the procedure so I'll ask what he can give me that will pretty much "knock me out before knocking me out".
I know you guys say that quick and instant is how you want it but I'm just not sure. You could certainly be right (once I've experienced it) but the idea of not having much time to accept or get ready for it sounds a bit daunting.
I suppose that going under is going under right. Doesn't make a difference if it's fast or slow?
Cheers,
Nathan
They really do knock you out. I don't recollect much. The first time I went under was in my 20's for a hernia op. they said "You might see double" and fed the meds in. I recall saying "Yep, I'm seeing double" and that was it! ~lol~
When I has my stents put in, I woke up and Frank Zappa music was playing. I said "Hey, that's Zappa!" and they said "Yeah, you asked for it". I have no recollection. The funniest part that my wife told me was in recovery. I kept grabbing her rear and saying "My tushie" ~lol~ Again... no recollection Seriously, you'll be fine
Positive thoughts
"Eat. Drink. Enjoy the work you do. Be thankful for the blessings God gives you in this life. Live, love and seek out the things that bring your heart joy. The rest is meaningless... Like chasing the wind." King Solomon
The best help is the help you give yourself! http://cbt4panic.org/
Hi Fishmanpa,
It probably sounds stupid to some but that sounds to me how I would prefer it. I want to be high as a kite or at least "on my way " to sleeping and then just fall asleep (because they give the final medication or because i just pass out).
I think my surgeon mentioned that my anaethetist would give me something in my IV that would feel like 4 him and tonics. Is that likely the stuff you would have had?
I really hope my anaethetist is understanding enough to do that for me. I haven't spoken with him yet which isn't very comforting.
I hope my procedure is as pleasant (or at least they sounded that way) as yours.
I honestly need the strength to get through this next 1 and a bit weeks and of course the day of the procedure.
Cheers,
Nathan
....but why do you need to accept and get ready (you've done that in turning up for the procedure)...and what are you accepting and getting ready for ? The things you are writing make it sound like you are getting ready for this being the final time you will see anyone and are being - sorry to say this - put to sleep permanently. You aren't.but the idea of not having much time to accept or get ready for it sounds a bit daunting.
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