Been under General Anaesthetic?
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Topic: Been under General Anaesthetic?
Posted By: BuzzyBee
Subject: Been under General Anaesthetic?
Date Posted: 23 July 2008 at 3:01pm
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Ok I know I'll be able to ask the surgeon this next thursday (asked my Dr. today and she reckons I could have my tonsils out within the next 2-3 weeks since going private YAY) ...anyhoo I'm wondering what it's like to go under a general?
Does it require a needle? (ugh I prob already know the answer to this ...I hate needles  )
How long are you generally knocked out for? You totally can't feel a thing? How does it affect breast milk & breastfeeding ...how long do you think it will stay in my system? I'm so anxious about having to go into a hospital (although I think it will be done more in a clinic/private hospital than a hospital hospital iygwim) and the whole idea of 'surgery' ....needles. On the other hand I can't wait to breath properly and be tonsil free! Been giving me hassles for 3 years non-stop almost  ------------- Single Mum to a darling wee boy of 3 years :) |
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Posted By: MrsMojo
Date Posted: 23 July 2008 at 3:12pm
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Hey Steph, I had an endoscopy under general when Michaela was a few months old. I explained I was BFing and they only gave me enough so that I would be in a "twilight sleep" during the procedure and I woke in recovery fairly shortly afterwards. Does it require a needle? (ugh I prob already know the answer to this ...I hate needles
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Posted By: mummy_becks
Date Posted: 23 July 2008 at 3:34pm
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Does it require a needle? (ugh I prob already know the answer to this ...I hate needles ------------- I was a puree feeder, forward facing, cot sleeping, pram pushing kind of Mum... and my kids survived! |
) Yes they will require IV access, but ask them to put the "special cream" on first so that they area is numbed.Posted By: my4beauties
Date Posted: 23 July 2008 at 3:40pm
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I went under a general when I was 20, to have a knee reconstruction (ACL). I don't know how long I was under for, maybe a couple hours, but they did use a needle to knock me out. My kind nurse gave me a patch on my arm where they'd insert the needle to numb the area. The Dr's laughed at me when they saw it, they said they only used that on kids!
Sorry, not sure about how it will affect your breastmilk, & feeding though. ------------- My babies: R (9),G (7), J (5) http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> 
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I didn't feel a thing throughout the surgery.Posted By: pip1
Date Posted: 23 July 2008 at 3:51pm
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I am a major needle wimp and when i had my kidney surgery i got the gas and then they inserted the needle after i was dopey/asleep i dont really know when but just know that when i woke up there was drips and pain pumps and stuff in me.
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Posted By: emz
Date Posted: 23 July 2008 at 4:24pm
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You will probably feel one needle and that's it, you'll be out to it until you wake up in recovery. Bear in mind that it may not be just the anaesthetic that can affect your breastmilk, you may be given codeine for the pain depending on how well you cope.
How long you are out depends on the operation. I was out for about 3-4 hours (I think, not quite sure actually!) for my boob op. I think tonsils may only be up to a couple of hours from memory of when my sis got hers done. |
Posted By: fattartsrock
Date Posted: 23 July 2008 at 4:39pm
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My antethetist let me feed without pumping and dunping after 6 hours after a general and a keyhole gallbladder removal (about an hour long) I was under by 9.30 and awake by 1pm and I fed her at about 6pm.
Check with anethetist. It will be fine. I have said so before, just PM with any questions. ------------- The Honest Un PC Parent of 2, usually stuck in the naughty corner! :P |
Posted By: MonicaMouse
Date Posted: 23 July 2008 at 4:55pm
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I'm another needle phob,, and when I had some major dental work done a fair few years back, I was also gassed before they IV'd me with the GA otherwise they would have had to pry my mouth open to get the needles in there, - It's another option. ------------- 
Blair 15/10/2007 Daniel 30/07/2009 |
Posted By: sparkle
Date Posted: 23 July 2008 at 9:04pm
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I had my tonsils out a wee while back now when I was 23. It hits adults alot harder than children, the recoverey I mean.
I was off work for a good 10 days after it. But it was definitely worth every minute of the pain/hassle! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: FionaS
Date Posted: 23 July 2008 at 9:13pm
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When I had my D&C they put me to sleep with gas before putting the IV line in so I couldn't feel it (I hate...long story). Hopefully they will be kind to you if you ask specifically.
I love the feeling you have for the first 10 or so minutes after waking up...blissful. ------------- Mummy to Gabrielle and Ashley |
Posted By: WestiesGirl
Date Posted: 23 July 2008 at 10:05pm
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Ive had surgery twice and once they put an IV line into you you will be all good in regards to needles.
Like Jess said you have the anesthesiologist monitoring you the whole way through the surgery and also for your pain relief while your in recovery (after surgery) so you will be fine and very well looked after   ------------- Our Angel July 08  Gone but not forgotten
And to complete our family, our princess has arrived 
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