question abuot general anesthesia

[fogg88]

Okay, I'm having minor surgery in a few weeks, and even though I'm sure a local anesthetic would be just fine, the surgeon insists on putting me under.

For those of you who have had G.A., what can I expect? Do I really need someone to drive me home afterwards, or can I shake off the grogginess and do it myself? Post-anesthesia headaches at all?

 

[bran987]

DO NOT DRIVE
under any conditions
you will need help just to be put into your car

 

[Lestat]

Okay, I'm having minor surgery in a few weeks, and even though I'm sure a local anesthetic would be just fine, the surgeon insists on putting me under.

For those of you who have had G.A., what can I expect? Do I really need someone to drive me home afterwards, or can I shake off the grogginess and do it myself? Post-anesthesia headaches at all?

I know quite a bit about anesthesia.

And any good hospital will NOT let you leave until they see who is driving you home, period. You cannot drive within 24 hours of general anesthesia, but most importantly not in the first 8 hours or so. The anesthesia is still very active in your system, just not enough to keep you fully unconscious.

 

[fogg88]

Thanks for the info! Green for both of ya.

 

[danielson]

whats the sugery

it sucks....walking might be an issue post op

 

[Robert Jan]

I know quite a bit about anesthesia.

And any good hospital will NOT let you leave until they see who is driving you home, period. You cannot drive within 24 hours of general anesthesia, but most importantly not in the first 8 hours or so. The anesthesia is still very active in your system, just not enough to keep you fully unconscious.

 

[Hangfire]

Okay, I'm having minor surgery in a few weeks, and even though I'm sure a local anesthetic would be just fine, the surgeon insists on putting me under.

For those of you who have had G.A., what can I expect? Do I really need someone to drive me home afterwards, or can I shake off the grogginess and do it myself? Post-anesthesia headaches at all?

Tell the surgeon to fuck himself. You can have IV sedation which puts you in a twilight state, but still remain conscious. I would avoid general anesthesia unless absolutely necessary.

 

[cutiepie04]

You will definetly need someone to take you home, and help you around for awhile. General Anesthesia is not something that you can shake off in a few hours. You will need time to let it get out of your system.

What kind of surgery are you having done? If it is really that simple then a local should be just fine. Talk to your doctor about your concerns, and I am sure that something can be worked out.

If you have to get GA, then definetely let someone take you home, and get lots of rest.

Good luck with your surgery.

 

[Smurfy]

I'm surprised that a hospital would release someone same-day after having general anesthesia. GA will leave you not feeling yourself for really about a week for every hour youre "under" or so Ive heard. Ive had GA several times and this seems to be about right. Good luck

 

[Latamier]

There is always a risk associated with general anesthesia. The I.V. sedation they are talking about is referred to as MAC sedation. Monitored anesthesia care. Depending on what you are having done, such as something on your wrist you could also have a bier block. It really depends on you. Your Anesthesiologist may even reccomend a spinal if your procedure is below the waist. Probably 75% of our patients are done under spinal or MAC.