3 Things You NEED To Ask Your Doctor Before Surgery

[@kelleyehresman2666]

Your advice has helped me so much! Thank you! Being able to put my mask over my mouth and nose and holding it, I felt more in control. I’ve had to go through several procedures the last few years and being informed and knowing what to ask.

[@marciemyers6585]

Several HUGE and worthy thoughts. All the Failed Surgery diagnoses need not be that. Thru my own push I just had an EMG done regarding the nerves that innervate my abdominal muscles that indicated that I have some nerve damage. An MD would have never thought to look at this possibility. I woke up from rod placement 2nd time in 18 months unable to hold my torso up when ambulating. Now I’m finally finding g out why. M

[@zannigan222]

My first colonoscopy i was terrified of anestgesia. The anesthesiologist saw my heartrate when I got on the monitor and commented how nervous i was. He then tild me everything would be ok and stroked my head a few times. Next thing i knew i was awake and feeling great. I always remember and appreciate his compassion

[@paulwitmer-t4y]

Well colonoscopies are sedated anesthesia something else

[@isof1341]

I've never had a conversation with the anesthesiologist how they will sedate me only until I mentioned my sister was a surgical nurse and I become ill with the gas. I felt like I was in an assembly line being hurried along. I pray i get a compassionate and informative doctor like you.

[@MedicalSecrets]

I'm grateful that you're able to have a more in-depth discussion, even if it was not initially brought forth. How were your surgical experiences? Thank you for the kind comments by the way!

[@isof1341]

@@MedicalSecrets After the 2nd surgery and I learned to be forthcoming about my concerns, my experiences were remarkably well. I felt better in recovery and kind of danced out. I'm not so afraid now and have been told I'm an unusually happy patient 😄

[@ninner196]

2 lists, Major interactions/allergies and minor ones and concerns of wishes respected and have a friend there who will keep track of conversation for future reference.😊

[@Po_Dunk]

I’ve had a colonoscopy with twilight sleep medication. The doctor ended up giving me three doses. I counted backwards all the way from 100 to zero and the medication never took effect. The moved ahead with the colonoscopy with me begging him to stop. I now have severe medical PTSD. This includes being afraid of having the needle inserted into my vein. I have always had difficulty with my veins “blowing”. My blood pressure goes extremely high and I also have had a panic attack on the table before anesthesia. I don’t know how to explain to doctors that they must be very careful with me, without offending them.

[@christine9604frisco]

That experience was Terrible! They Never should have treated you that way. Hi B-P…they shouldn’t make the tourniquet too tight= blown vein. Colonoscopy without proper medication…malpractice to ignore the patient’s demand to stop. Bad.

[@miketurksma9135]

Most doctors don't want to hear that I am terrified of surgery never had one and I am 68 years old but they just want to get it done collect their money and don't care about you

[@teri2466]

I'm so sorry this happened to you. I think in this situation, I would have asked the doctor if he'd rather fix this anesthesia situation or speak with my lawyer. Those are magic words.

[@AngelaSmith_1970]

@@teri2466good idea, if I ever have any more problems being gaslit by doctors and nurses then I’ll use this to remedy their lack of empathy 😢😂🙏🏽 I’ve had no problems with anesthesia but I’m not arrogant enough to think it would never happen, that’s asking for it 😢

[@BoomBustProfits]

I have had similar experience…Medical care has really gone downhill, but that is what happens when you give control to what is, by definition an inherently inefficient, wasteful, & coercive territorial monopolist of ultimate decisionmaking & violence: Government…the trends were bad before obamacare & DEI (Didn’t Earn It), now the trends are horrible-low quality & high cost, but that is what you get with policies like this… Was great decades ago, had major surgery when young back in the 1980s when the Doctors & staff were FAR more professional & quite frankly, just smarter in general…

[@miltongurl28]

I was put under deep sedation a few weeks ago for wisdom teeth removal. I was more frightened of the anesthetic than the surgery itself! (I’m 44 and had never been put under before) I was terrified the anesthetic wouldn’t take, that I’d wake up during the surgery, that I’d wake up in a panic, etc. The kind nurse reviewed the entire procedure with me and how I’d feel coming out of sedation. I was on Propofol and was out in seconds - and blink, I was in recovery with a blanket, and moments later my husband was with me. I was warm, relaxed and happy. Very comforting. Should I need another surgery or procedure, I think my anesthesia anxiety will be significantly less. And I’m finally healing up! So glad I didn’t postpone! (Which I wanted to - out of fear!) Grateful for healthcare professions like yourself - who care! Thank you! ☺️🤗

[@elainelott9644]

I was fortunate that my young anesthiologists listened to my fears and apprehensions !!! They did everything that I asked and I had a wonderful gall bladder surgery experience !!! I am grateful for their caring manner !!! Speak up and tell your dr your concerns !!!

[@janiethomas253]

I have had lots of surgeries starting as a preemie baby that not was supposed to make it.I have always had problems with anesthesia. I had an anesthesiologist tat took care of me 4 times&saved my life.The first time he gave me valium&he told me that I have a severe valium allergy&almost died on him.He was an excellent caring doctor.Iwas having I IVF egg retrievals done.I had to have an Emergency C Section in a different hospital for a prolapsed cord.I had an excellent caring obstetrician that saved my babies life&another excellent caring anesthesiologist that gave me an epidural that morning.My anesthesiologist told me to make them a promise to always tell my doctors what has happened to me.I am So Blessed to ave My Miracle Baby. Thank You for being so nice&caring.

[@Loves_three_kitties]

I had a sacral nerve modular implanted. The light sedation was amazing. The anesthesiologist answered every question I had. As a 77-year-old with high intellectual ability my fear was that it might be impaired. Everything was very comfortable and when I awoke we immediately went to a fast food drive-through. No nausea, or nothing adverse. A Wonderful experience.

[@tinmanlover1994]

I have chronic lung disease and chronic illness so I've been around the block with surgerys and as long as I got my blankie and I know God is watching over me while getting surgery.

[@gabriellafox7948]

Amen!🙏🏻❤️🇨🇦

[@larrykiehl2457]

I'm 76, never had a surgery, never been sedated even at the dentist. Thank you for reinforcing that it's not only okay but appropriate, even encouraged, to ask an Anesthesiologist questions. I don't like the idea of being put unconscious by a concoction of drugs, particularly since I had an anesthesiologist good friend who would frequently, several times a week, tell me over coffee, "Larry, another one tried to die on me today," referring to his patients on the table. What?! Speaking of medical secrets. I have to say, your video didn't make me feel any safer if I'd ever be going into surgery.

[@nancyosterhaus5717]

I had the same anesthesiologist for a number of surgeries. He called me at 9PM the night before. Wanted to know if I had any questions. I said yes, would he please warm me up before iI woke up. He said of course ,he always did. Then he asked if the doctors I had before were young. I said and he lsmiled. Then called the young bucks who were in a hurry. We then went over my drug allergies. He said I won the prise for the most allergies. HWe went over them and he said there were alternatives and not to worry. He told me to make a treat before I went to bed and have sweet dreams. I lovesed he and always asked for him in the future. My father was a doctor so I'm never intimadated. I always ask questions. Like you videos. Thanks

[@gingersnapjudy]

When I went to an information session about Gastric Bypass, I knew the surgeon presenting the info was the one for me. First, he listed a number of benefits of R-NY for a morbidly obese patient. Then he paused, flipped the chart display, and said it would be unethical of me to not inform you of the RISKS of having surgery. He then listed surgical complications, and some post surgical complications. I thought this guy is HONEST. There are risks.. either way. His office provided pre & post surgery education. When I developed a stricture 2 months post-op I knew what was happening and they scheduled the dilation to fix it. I felt my questions were heard and concerns were addressed. So valuable for this.

[@maggiemac222]

I was just about to post something similar. Was considering RnY vs gastric banding....My surgeon explained the risks and benefits of both and why the RnY might be better for me (the amount of weight I wanted to lose and the reduction of comorbidities). But she was not shy about telling me about risks and long term complications and letting me know I could gain the weight back and get back all those comorbidities I wanted to control even if I decided to go with the "replumbing" vs "spare parts" procedure.... Those are my crude (but hopefully a little funny) terms I use when I talk to people about my journey. I developed an uncommon complication a decade after surgery, but I saw the same surgeon, and she was so badass explaining what happened and why we needed to fix it surgically (it was intussuception...I'm sure I spelled that wrong...its basically when your intestines kinda fold over on themselves and look a little like a collapsing telescope.) Anywho, thanks for posting and I hope you havent had any more complications. But it is so much easier when you are an educated patient.

[@jimmydandy9364]

@@maggiemac222 It's good - you had a good doctor to explain not only surgery risks, biggest ones being complications from anesthésia and second being from the surgery itself, but also explained to you the long term ones, because they are very important - from my experience I have seen most if not ALL people who have done this surgery gain weight back and even more ! Then there is the issue of absorption, the need for supplements, etc. Problem with these surgeries is that they are equivalent to VLCs, they FORCE you to eat very little, just like a VLC, so you WILL lose weight, problem is your metabolism will adapt in no time - it will see this as a VLC diet the same way if you had done it without the surgery, you will lose lean body mass, your TDEE will go way down, and eventually you will have to eat even less to lose or maintain otherwise your body will build fat storage. I have had some people around me go through this and ALL of them gained more weight than they lost and are WORSE OFF than they were. These surgeries only buy time, they are not the miracle solution and personally believe there are better ways to lose weight and keep most or all of it off, and doing drastic calories cutting is NOT one of them due to the metabolic effect. For people with morbid obesity I guess surgery is suggested as a way to lose weight fast when it is nearly a life and death situation, BUT sadly, it's only buying time. It will be extremely difficult as time goes by to make important lifestyle changes so that you limit the amount of weight gain and delay it for years even. This surgery is basically forced VLC + forced malabsorption - it carries more risks and health problems long term though, so it's bad all around in my opinion.

[@maggiemac222]

@@jimmydandy9364 I get what you're saying. The mal-absorption has been an issue for me long term, and its something my PCP has said she has seen in patients like me. I have also gained 2/3 of the weight I lost back....but have also lost that again and am pretty stable within 10-15 lbs of the goal weight I had 15+ years ago. I like myself better a little over the goal weight I set for myself. I think its more realistic, my docs are okay with it and I don't look like boobs and bones.....BUT I also know a person who had an RnY and said it didn't work. Obesity is a multi-faceted problem, and I don't think there is a one size fits all solution, if you will pardon the pun....Surgery might be a blessing for some and a curse for others. Its about being informed like Dr. Medical Secrets is trying to emphasize here.

[@gingersnapjudy]

How did I forget to mention... the very first risk he stated on his bullet point chart. #1 THIS IS SURGERY YOU COULD DIE! BLUNT But honest. Right there and then, I knew I wanted him doing my surgery.

[@annamarieklups6499]

I have had a radial oblation and the pain was 100x worse. Still 4 months out. Never again. I have never been afraid to have any surgeries or procedures. But now that this has happened to me I am so frightened. I watch all the procedures ahead of time because I feel that it better prepares me and as a person in the medical field I am curious. Never once has an anesthesiologist asked me anything, just introduced themselves to me and left. I even said that I was still awake and could hear and feel what the doctor was doing and the doctor got upset and shouted “just give her more and let’s get this over with”. I felt like it was never about me but rather about the money. How can you establish trust like that? 😢 They knew I have complex PTSD and depression plus… I have asked them about the anesthesia being safe for me and they shut me down. I really appreciate your help ❤

[@InLoveWithLove252]

😮 I would've said "abort this mission, I'm out". What an a-hole.

[@leahcross3338]

Some of us as patients are so traumatized by repeated surgeries that we cant even handle the thought process to think of questions beforehand or so paralyzed that we dont feel we can ask. The surgery has to happen and we just have to go with it .

[@MedicalSecrets]

I absolutely appreciate your perspective. This is one of the many reasons why I advocate for slowing down in the weeks before surgery, and having the questions answered then! The day of surgery can be so hectic and chaotic

[@A---ti3zz]

I found the doctors kind of blow off my questions and don’t volunteer info. I am getting a Myomectomy and I asked the doctor about the cancer risk. She hadn’t shared any info about the fact that they intend to take the “fibroid” out in pieces and if it is cancer that it would spread it and likely be a death sentence. Feels like a big thing to leave out. How do they skip stuff like that? How do they skip talking about the probability of needing additional surgeries? And when I did share with my surgeon that I was scared and had questions he cancelled my surgery. I had to lie from then on and tell him I was excited and had no questions

[@Po_Dunk]

@@A---ti3zz this makes me want to cry. I am so sorry. That is gaslighting you and nothing you should have to hear.

[@allywolf9182]

​@@A---ti3zzlady... please dear God..... get an gynecological oncological surgeon to do that using robot assisted. Omg... do NOT let some regular old gynecologist do that to you. With an onc.surgeon, they will put a freaking baggie around it, seal it in the bag and then remove the bag. Very little chance of spreading it. You will have the best outcome, the best surgical experience. Your concerns are 100 valid!!! I'm a stage 4 cancer survivor. Thanks to the most amazing gyn onc surgeon ever. If you are in Norcal.... her name is Leijla Delic...San Francisco at Sutter. If a reg gyn had done the surgery I'd be dead. Please find an gyn oncological surgeon IMMEDIATELY!!! I'm a retired nurse. Please TODAY find the right surgeon. Regular doctors CAN cut on you, but that isn't their focus. Surgeons are much more highly trained to cut on you. And gynecological oncological surgeons only do gynecological surgeries involving cancer or possible cancer. They are the EXPERTS and know everything you can know about it. How to do it correctly and not mess you up. Regular gyn does not. My opinion and my experience from 3 decades in medicine. Sorry I'm so emotional and bossy but if you are shy to tell your doc.... get ready for the hell of chemo. 🤷‍♀️ I find if a patient has a deep knowing or suspicion about something... they are right 99% of the time. Please let me know how you are doing. I'm praying for you!! This is nothing to mess around with. If it's begnin, you can laugh about it later. If it's cancerous.. but handled the correct way... you have a good chance of that being the end of it.

[@DavidBass-x3s]

You are great at explaining and have had very few doctors explaining enough. And very few anesthesiologist, fortunately no problems. I've heard that sometimes doctors prescribed surveys not needed

[@DH-gk8vh]

I'm scheduled for a TLIF L3 L4 for spinal stenosis this Friday. I had pre-op on the 5th. I was repeatedly asked by nurses and the hospitality I will have after surgery, do I have a UTI. I said no, but have urgency incontinence. No one explained to me why they kept asking this. A day later on the 6th I ended up seeing a doctor at a clinic near me because I was having symptoms and found I did have a UTI. I spoke with my surgeon's nurse who felt I have time to clear it up before surgery. I'm 65 and have had many surgeries over the years. I don't recall being asked this though I may have been. The doctor at the clinic explained it's an infection that's also in your blood stream and can infect the surgical site. That's dangerous! So, I have one day left tomorrow on my antibiotics. I'm SO GLAD I said something. As far as being warned what could happen if I don't do it, I've had to ask two different doctors to get that answer. It wasn't offered up to me. Do doctors worry they might be preceived as pushing the surgery? I recommend that whatever is wrong you try to make yourself knowledgeable enough to have a grasp on what's going on, so you can be your own advocate. I've tried to do this all my life. I know I'm not a doctor. That's why I ask a doctor. They're people too and are all different like we are. If you feel your not being treated in an open and above board manor, seek out one who will treat you well, take to you and be open with you. I know my spinal stenosis is in part because I had a spinal fusion in 2011 of L5 S1. That area can no longer bend make that area just above it take on much more work. My stenosis is now severe, my life has been greatly affected and if I don't open that area back up I will continue to worsen. In it's worst form possibly end up in a wheel chair. It's taken me 9 months to finally get here. Thank you doctor for your videos! They're greatly appreciated!

[@anitahood196]

On the issue of UTI. I have learnt that the serious one's are pain free until it hits the organs possibly the bladder but mine was the kidneys. This is important to recognise especially after surgery because the catheterisation means that UTI will be ascending and painless until very serious.

[@donnagreyerbiehl7043]

The anesthesiologist who I had for my surgery when I broke my femur was absolutely amazing! He explained everything very clearly & also made sure he told me that because a broken femur can be so incredibly painful, they would do everything they possibly could to having me not awake when they were moving me from the stretcher to the surgery table. He said they don’t want me to feel them jostling me around so they would do the anesthesia & intubate me on the stretcher before moving me to the surgery table. They also would move me back to the hospital bed before they extubation me, etc so I wouldn’t be in so much pain from all the jostling.

[@elizabethlewis3509]

I am elderly and broke my wrist for the second time. Told immediately in the ED I needed surgical repair using plates, screws & pins. The surgeon's consultation also reinforced surgery was my only way to repair my hand deformity. When I asked about my historical pain disease complications ,I was told it would definitely remerge. My unknown thoughts was would I get the proper help to resolve my pain after the surgery which has been very difficult in years past. I refused the surgery for a couple of reasons. Now I am left with my deformed hand and still debilitating CRPS. Having great difficulty trying to get the proper treatment that has worked in the past which has worried me from the beginning. Feel being elderly and possibly my insurance has a lot to do with inability to get the care i received many years ago. My nightmare continues.

[@rohashimoto2774]

I found your channel AFTER emergency surgery for a broken wrist. Gladly my surgeon was terrific. Its good to plan for pain management after surgery. Your pep talks are very helpful.

[@johnlevings4494]

April '23 underwent a THA (anterior) in a surgery center close to home. It went smooth;y,, but I treated live 'nothing' - hustled in & out w/ NO sensitivity to the anxiety I was experiencing. (ie. a blind eye) Following day I received a phone call from an unidentified voice, it asked me, ''How do you feel? I replied 'fine.' The total lack of communication by all parties was telling in too many ways. Leaves me w/no sympathy for the doctors being sued & wondering why gun violence hasn't occurred more in the medical field...

[@jchiappardi891]

I had bi lateral hip replacement 5 years ago … not general. Twilight, and epidural. It was wonderful!!!!!!!!!!!! My orthopedic dr a huge proponent of less meds the better. The team was fantastic

[@kengineer12]

Ironically just had surgery 2-3 weeks ago on my back!! I’m only 18 years old, and I told the anesthesiologist before surgery that I have vocal cord dysfunction (it only appears when I run, so it’s exercise induced). Anyways, after surgery & for a few days I had the worst sore throat and the hoarsest of voices. Should I make a trip to my ENT to make sure nothing was made worse due to the intubation from surgery??!

[@rhondabarrett9853]

Absolutely go to your ENT. I have bilateral vocal cord paralysis & it's no joke. So many mistakes are made during intubation with the vocal cords. It never hurts to get an in office scope. It's quick, easy & painless & you can see your cords yourself & if they are functioning properly. Best wishes that nothing happened.

[@chrissieburke727]

I had a basic surgeon do a morphine pump removal and he never did it before and I had hemorrhaging after and back pain that I never had before. He left the catheter in said it leaked spinal fluid when he tried to remove it. The scars were worse than they needed to be too. Two surgeries and two nights in hospital weren't necessary he should have refused to do it if he didn't know what he was doing.

[@RitaMBuda-tz6bi]

So sorry this happened to you. I had my very first surgery 9 weeks ago and I haven't been the same since. Stuff was just done to me and no one explained anything. This angered me. I tried to ask questions after the surgery but they simply got irritated when I did. Screw the whole medical system. Never ever again. I abhor hospitals and doctors as it is. 😒😒😒☹️☹️☹️

[@Nira39]

OMG. I’m so sorry you had such a horrific experience. Unbelievable that a surgeon would undertake your procedure without zero experience.

[@chrissieburke727]

@@Nira39 should b illegal he really messed me up and never completed the surgery left catheter in spine still there

[@maryrichmond]

I always ask questions before sedated procedures and even more when going under anesthesia. I’ve had several colonoscopies and endoscopies and they were all with sedation and in a smaller procedure room. I had colonoscopy and endoscopy 4 days ago (June 19th) . What surprised me was they were taking me to the operating room this time and under anesthesia. I asked questions,and what I really liked was that the anesthesiologist asked me questions and how I did on my other major surgeries I’ve had. He actually listened to me . He did versed first before propephol so I would feel the intense pain from the propephal. I see the ent surgeon on the 25th and will be going through another surgery. He will be cutting into my neck to cut the muscle or whatever in my throat muscle to open it back through. It was stretched a few years ago,but this time they couldn’t. Honestly the thing that makes me most nervous is having to go off my blood thinners again. This past week I had to be off a total of one week. Just got back on them yesterday. 8:43

[@lizlundie2334]

I had my first surgery and general anaesthetic about a year ago (Septorhinoplasty). I was very honest pre-op about drug/alcohol use. The doctor was fine and didn’t care. They have heard it all before and it’s important they know. Funny story though… I’m a musician and in the “holding area” before receiving anaesthetic the staff were chatting to me about my job. When I get nervous, I shut down, so politely told them about what I do. In the end I was really nervous about the op so ended up just mentally preparing to tell them to just Google me, as if they would find anything remotely interesting! 🤣 When I received the GA, the last thing I remember saying was that “my legs and shoulders feel heavy.” Upon waking, the first thing I said to the member of the team sitting next to me was, “just Google me.” She did not look impressed, so I REALLY hope I didn’t say anything offensive just before I remember coming round. Whoever did my breathing tube was amazing. I had no pain from it post-op and wouldn’t have even known I’d had one in.

[@Savage_Gamer777]

I’m a musician too lol

[@aandrus2169]

I have PTSD from a failed anesthesia incident that was beyond terrifying. I was being sedated for a session of electroconvulsive therapy. I was used to a feeling of quickly fading away when anesthesia started. But this time, instead of fading to sleep, I became paralyzed. I was aware of everything. All my senses were in full operation. I could hear what was being done, I could feel the doctor prepping my head for the electrodes, but I couldn't talk or move. I was terrified and wanting to scream and run but I couldn't. THEN, thankfully, I went under the anesthesia. Henceforth, requiring anesthesia makes feel panicky.

[@ginilinenkemper9261]

I had an upper GI for slight reflux and because of being out the doctor totally wrecked my throat by performed a dilation procedure to stretch my throat and now for year I am coughing and aspirating food. I will never trust to be put out again.

[@peggyhunterboltz]

Just had surgery only only got to speak with nurse anesthet. Surgery delayed 2 hours asked for something to calm me and was told by the anesthesiologist i would only get a small because i had to get on the OR table. Got into OR was upset and scared. Got on the table and the anesthesiologist never said one word to me all i saw the mask coming to my face and then she poked me in the eye until i shook my head and told her tp pay attention she hurt me. So went straight to sleep scared. Woke up crying and screaming. Never had that happen before. PTSD now. She also damaged my throat when she intubated and ended up with swallowing difficulties for a month. Worst worst ecperience ever.

[@kdcbattlecreek]

I woke up during a pause in bunion surgery. I didn't want to open my eyes, but could tell sutures were being tied. So I said" I can hear you talking". Everyone paused, and the Anesthesiologist quickly Said "I'll take care of that right now". And he did. Surgery went fine, very good outcome.

[@michelelindseth8250]

When I saw a spine surgeon and he was shocked that l could walk when he saw the scans. I had apparently fallen and my L-5 vertebra had shattered into very many splinters so he said I needed surgery ASAP. I asked if he had done such surgery before, and he told me "about 1000 times; I created the procedure." I asked if i did not have the surgery and he explained about the damage those splinters would do to my nerves and life in a wheelchair. I agreed to the surgery. He said i should be hospitalized about 4 days. He did a great job, but the discharge planner discharged me to a non-medical faxility as soon as the doctor left ( i was never actually admitted) my room. When the pain medicine wore off, i was in agony. No doctor around.

[@kareneliz8169]

Wow!

[@valerieshook1549]

😢😔😔 hugs I am so sorry.

[@cherylmcnutt9905]

For my first colonoscopy (in the late ‘80s), the hospital was running late, I was the last patient on the schedule. It was a Friday, and the doctor had a dinner party to get to. So, instead of giving me the normal two medications Valium and something stronger, the doctor had the anesthesiologist just give me Valium. Unfortunately, my body had the opposite reaction to the Valium, and I woke up mid-procedure. They immediately administered the stronger drug, out I went and they finished the procedure. When I woke up (earlier than usual), I acted like I was on some kind of speed! I was talking a million miles an hour, sitting up and trying to engage anyone that looked at me! Yes, this made the doctor late for dinner. Now, I remember waking up, but I don’t remember much else other than hearing him yell for me to get more medication. When I went to see the doctor the next week, I didn’t mention the glitch, but the doctor was SOOO apologetic, I figured he must have really screwed up! I was fortunate to have remembered so little.

[@nailsofinterest]

Opiates can make some people talk a lot. It happens to me! 😅 Sorry you has a bad experience 😢

[@KathiSutton]

I’ve had this discussion with surgeon and anesthesiologist before every surgery I’ve had. I’m also an RN with surgery experience.

[@richardkostura3474]

I think this is by far the best video you have done. In particular, i wish i knew about Risk/Benefits/Alternatives 25 years ago. I had my wrist operated on for an ulnar nerve release. I was not advised of the risk of lifelong pain in my hand, nor the risk of losing grip strength. The Benefit of fixing minor numbness in the 4th and 5th never happened. And the Alternative was having a chiropractor fix it 6 months with a wrist crack in a fraction of a second at no charge during a routine adjustment session. I never would have had the procedure done if i knew that the cut used to release the nerve would permanently weaken my hand

[@dawnchalmers7549]

I’ve had 87 surgeries on my vocal cords for recurring papilloma since the age of 3 yrs old. My last surgery of the removal of papillomas was in 2003. 87 surgeries alone just for that! This doesn’t include several other surgeons I’ve had in my life. But the last surgery I had on my vocal cords, it took me 1 1/2 months to finally get my voice back. Usually it would have taken 2-3 wks. But as I got older, I was getting more scared or nervous having surgeries. 2 yrs ago I had to have an emergency hysterectomy and there were complications. I had a hard time coming out of anesthesia. With me being totally deaf and waking up in recovery, I was so scared! But I am fine now luckily! And I pray to our Lord I no longer get any more papilloma growths in my vocal cords. I already have total vocal cord paralysis on my left and partial on my right true vocal cord and scar tissue. Each time I have to have surgery for anything, it scares me. I’m now 64 yrs old. I’ve had a total of 95 surgeries in all. Papilloma removals, cochlear implant, jaw surgery, hysterectomy How do I overcome my fear? I don’t know!

[@cherylmcnutt9905]

You need to seek out a therapist who deals with PTSD and phobias (not all do this well). It will take time, so start as soon as you can to help prepare for future possibilities. There are different protocols that help different people, and trying to figure that out when your surgery is in two weeks is way too late! Praying for the most benevolent outcome for your health m. Take care.

[@kimberlymoore4577]

P. S. I also have a congenital heart defect. I appreciate your videos so very much so much important and possibly life saving information. So much trust and responsibility placed on doctors and those employed in the medical fields, We as patients assume they will cover all the basis and don't think to ask important questions or are to intimidated to ask! I can tell you that will never happen to me again but I don't always know what questions I should be asking, to whom I should ask and when as well.

[@nurshark10]

I find that most anesthesia doctors are not very conversational. They like their patients ASLEEP/aka silent. That’s a shame. They, of all people, should be making patients feel at ease and encouraging conversation. I’ve had plenty of surgery and most all of them seem this way. 😢

[@Mel-pb5xw]

That’s interesting as I’ve had the opposite experience w/ the vast majority of anesthesiologists (and I’ve had a LOT of surgeries & even more procedures requiring their involvement.)

[@mhenderson9311]

Love your videos where you explain about anaesthesia and surgery! No questions pre-surgery to the anaesthesiologist! At that point I put my trust into him knowing the best meds for me. One question right before being "put under" Oh my! Unusual! The IV meds flowing, it felt like something of a "truth serum" type drug I had before. Made no sense they would give me that with anaesthesia. I'm on the OR table, eyes shut while hearing the surgeon and the anaesthesiologist supervisor talking. She said, “No you can’t start yet, you must wait”. Finally, I said “A question for the surgeon, if not too late?” Worried my day procedure would turn into something more complicated, and I would stay in the hospital a few nights. The surgeon replied to put my mind at ease. Afraid I’d offended him. It all wrapped up on time, out that afternoon.

[@paulwitmer-t4y]

I was accidentally told today that the doctor surgeon is not in charge of the entire crew. This came up when I asked about pre-checks in the or before surgery starts. I asked how does the doctor know that the crash cart is 100% ready for complications. I asked the doctor how he establishes that his crew Is well rested mentally focused and alcohol-free Of course that's not the doctors responsibility either. I asked about others doing part of the procedure and learn that a student are other not yet qualified may be allowed to do part of the procedure on me. I see a lot of chances for things to go wrong with the current system in the so-called teaching hospital.

[@annalisa14]

Doctor Anthony, please explain about a three finger palsy and burning pain across palm 7 weeks after complete reverse shoulder replacement surgery. There was interscalene nerve block. Could fascicle bleed cause this?

[@Admirable_Tomorrow]

I have personal experience with going into major orthopedic surgery heavily addicted to opiates. I woke up stone cold sober and in agony. You MUST talk to your doctor if you have this issue. If you don't, I can all but guarantee you'll regret it. It never crossed my mind that I could end up with medical PTSD and be dealing with this for life. Now when one of my doctors tells me I need surgery I can't do anything except shake and cry. You don't wanna be me, be smarter! 😉

[@MedicalSecrets]

I am so sorry to hear about what you have gone through, but I am so impressed by your willingness to share your story to help others advocate for their health!

[@karencronin9502]

Ive heard and my orthopedic talked with me about it. I just had tendon repair a week ago and CT. The anesthesiologist was ahhhmazing, also! I had general anesthesia and a nerve block. The pain in my elbow and arm was horrible; hence the nerve block. Healing well. Lots of swelling in my elbow. Debridement done. Ouch! My questions were answered at my preop and by the Anesthesiologist before I went back for surgery. Very thorough.

[@RitaMBuda-tz6bi]

You're so fortunate. I didn't have anything like that. No information at all. Didn't know what to ask, it was my very first surgery and I was terrified of anesthesia and being cut open. I will never never do this again.

[@lauragrimm1461]

I have heard of it. I have yet to not have surgery because of the risks. A good doctor will make sure I don't die. If I have any bad stuff happen, it's not the doctor usually. Divine intervention.

[@KidCity1985]

The 3rd leading cause of death is medical error. Sorry.

[@arellatikvah]

Divine intervention 🙄

[@wearelegion1163]

I'm having minor surgery next week & am most nervous about the anesthesia. I'm a medical cannabis patient & I understand that can interfere with anesthesia.

[@Nunofurdambiznez]

Of ALL your videos, doctor, THIS ONE has hit home the most! I have FBSS super bad! My PCP has been on me to have back surgery for 10 years.. and for 10 years I've been telling him no way!

[@leahcross3338]

I have failed neck surgery. Have have 3 neck surgeries for the same cervical level .

[@leahcross3338]

I have PTSD from all the surgeries and the gaslighting I have had from certain doctors

[@denniswells8618]

myselfI have woken up during three different surgeries! shoulder this one woke up and started pulling everything out of my shoulder surgeon was not happy ,sinus surgery woke up screaming on this one and during elbow surgery. needless to say yes to any surgeries anymore

[@ginnydoll0703]

I've heard of failed back surgery. I'm also extremely familiar with how common the risk of developing Complex Regional Pain Surgery/Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy from surgery is.

[@518adventures4u]

I have definately heard of the risks, benefits and alternatives, of both doing it and not doing it (surgery). How to help myself after surgery when I get home, and possible risks ie meds/current medical conditions. how long out of work, exercise limitations, food limits, I have epilepsy so that etc. latex allergy. fall risk, prior head injury etc

[@amythomas1124]

I’ve had many, many surgeries in my life. Around 18. Had 6 surgeries between December 2014 to November 2019. The one in 2019 was 12 hours long. I recently had surgery 3 weeks ago on my bladder & left kidney (lots of kidney stones, bladder stones blasted & removal in my bladder. Stent put in). Never had a problem with anesthesia. I awoke from this last surgery in the recovery room. I don’t remember anything in the operating room. Past surgeries they must give me something before being taken to the operating room. I’m out like a light.

[@hwoods-kg1jf]

I have medical PTSD from getting the Essure procedure done back in 2014 (Essure is coils that go in vaginally up into your uterus and into your fallopian tubes. You have to use condoms or be on some form of birth control for 3 months afterwards to avoid pregnancy. It's a permanent sterilization so you can't get pregnant. It takes 3 months for scar tissue to form around the coils to prevent pregnancy.) Anyways since the hospital knew about my "drug history" 🙄🙄🙄 they gave me a lousy shot of Toridol before the procedure and NOTHING to sedate me/keep me calm and I was WIDE AWAKE THE WHOLE TIME WHILE I WAS ABLE TO LOOK INSIDE OF MYSELF/SEE WHAT WAS HAPPENING AS THEY PUT THE CAMERA UP IN ME TOO SO THEY COULD SEE WHERE THEY WERE PLACING THE COILS! I WAS SCREAMING BLOODY REDRUM!!! The ONLY thing I had was to squeeze my man's hand. They had to put an oxygen mask on me afterwards because I was hyperventilating so badly and it hurt SOOOO bad! I've been TERRIFIED of having ANY medical procedures done after that experience. Essure was taken off the market in 2018 due to it causing so many issues in women. I have PCOS now but it wasn't caused by Essure. I just gained a lot of weight after I got off of drugs and alcohol a decade or so ago and don't have the best diet and I don't really exercise. Having PCOS makes it twice as hard to lose weight and it also makes you EXHAUSTED from your hormones being all over the place all the time. Great video Doc! ❤❤❤

[@staceyelynch]

There is a Netflix documentary called The Bleeding Edge. Part of the movie is about Essure.

[@hwoods-kg1jf]

@@staceyelynch I’ve seen it and it made me so mad 😡 because of the way I was treated getting the procedure done (not given proper pain medication, nothing to sedate me). I now have PCOS and I’m going on 2 months without a period and my boobs are sore af and I have that “hormone smell” to me. I better not be pregnant! Especially with everything going on with abortion care in the USA 🇺🇸 I’d have to go to another state to get an abortion but I doubt I’m pregnant because I had Essure done 10 years ago and it’s worked in not me not getting pregnant. I’m just a little nervous because I remember in that documentary there were women that did get pregnant after Essure.

[@kellyx340]

I’ve found making a list of questions, even for a routine appointment helps you keep track of what you want from that visit. You can even write down the answers. My gp liked it. Made the visit more efficient.

[@teresaforsyth6185]

Question-requesting video subject: About patient/consumer researching, questioning, and responsible pre-procedure: as a recently retired critical care nurse researching knee replacement. Today I phoned two large nearby hospitals asking about statistics of knee replacement success/failure, post surgeries hospital admission within 30 days post-op, more, just simple data, etc., etc. I was transferred to about five different areas (including Human Resources😂😂). Physician Credentials Office was the most cooperative and shared that she had tried to do the Same thing for a family member, without achieving any success but a lot frustration. I left messages but no return calls and I truly don't expect any.

[@jeaninemartin]

Hello Dr Cave!! I’m curious, does the Infection Control & Prevention department allow staff in the OR to have hair showing under their caps? Thanks!

[@cherylkat2342]

You are a very nice doctor & caring, thanks because I have had some that are not nice don’t listen.you tell the doctor your allergy to med they give it to you anyways you have trouble breathing rash sick at stomach I turned red.

[@pdodwell1575]

I had a lipoma removed from my right bicep 14 years ago. I suffer from sleep apnea. Learning that, the anesthesiologist told me that he would use less general anesthesia and instead give me a nerve block injection to numb the arm but not have me go so deeply asleep during the procedure. I 😮 very grateful for his attentiveness.

[@kimberlymoore4577]

I was released from hospital for cellulitis on the back of my head and neck, well when I was re leased, I was online decided to see if all my mri's and all the tests I had were on my online chart as they never told me much while In hospital. I was reading the test results and was shocked so much so that I read it over several times and looked every word I didn't understand up to my shock found out I have two Aneurisms one on my corotid artery and another called a wide neck aneurysm both at least 4mm or more, I can't believe they let me leave the hospital unaware that I'm a ticking time bomb especially since my niece passed away at 26yrs old from an aneurysm, she got her 3 kids off to school had a migraine, they found her at her kitchen table with her head resting on her hand dead. I've yet to be able to get anything but a phone appt with my primary until the end of July!

[@Po_Dunk]

This is scary and heartbreaking. I’m Hoping you find a very skilled physician. My dad had open heart surgery at 90 to fix a large aneurism in his aorta. He also had to have a valve replacement, his aortic arch shaved and one more procedure. He had the best doctor in the world, at least in my eyes. He was treated at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta by doctor Omar Lattouf. Wonderful doctor. He brought his entire surgical staff in to meet the family. Before daddy’s surgery, he called me personally and said, “We have a really good anesthesiologist for your dad on Thursday, but my FAVORITE anesthesiologist will be available on Friday.” What doctor these days makes personal calls to the patient’s caretaker? This one does and my dad is doing well at 96.

[@sweethomesteadalabama2803]

I am terrified for my hysterectomy next week. My anxiety is based around medication. I have a severe fear of prescription medication. I had postpartum depression years ago and I was given Antidepressants and anxiety medication that cause psychosis. I was a complete nut job. years of dr’s. Finally I stopped all meds and got better. And now I refuse all medication. I had an emergency appendectomy and refused pain medication and then found out what they gave me during the surgery… now having to have a hysterectomy, I am terrified. I’ve been watching your videos to try to help with it. Honestly, I would much rather be awake then be put to sleep again. I had a C-section while awake and wasn’t even as scared as I am now. I’ve decided that I am going to go in there singing to myself until I fall asleep. I’m afraid that as soon as they inject me with something I will have a complete meltdown. With my appendicitis surgery I hid my face and didn’t pay attention to anything they were doing. Because I didn’t want to freak out.

[@ottogray4699]

I recently had surgery for a hernia, I was very comfortable with the anesthesia, due to your videos. How ever my anesthesiologist gave me a block in my abdominal and I was pain free, for about 12 hours. You should discuss this. How ever I was slow in waking up.

[@janeannelson9332]

I am always calm and never nervous!

[@davidhulsizer7576]

Yes, I’ve heard of failed back surgery. I’ve had 10 back and 1 neck surgery. I’m having my 11 back surgery on Monday, June 24. However, It will be to remove my Spinal Cord Stimulator.

[@Rev5511]

Why to remove it? Please explain why? What else hv you tried? Anything start working for you? Thx

[@randypennel3731]

Have you ever done RFA in the esophagus and how long does the discomfort last?

[@aki_nter]

It depends. Most RFAs may cause dry throats or irritation for a few days up to a few weeks. Typically drinking water and some meds can help ease the discomfort. Again, note I'm no Medical Professional.

[@LUVN4GIV]

I have surgery next Friday, for a stent to keep my compressed vein open that leaves my L kidney. I was told this was nothing to worry about since the problems started in 2019- pain and pink urine. I have been dealing with massive feelings of embarrassment, shame, and feeling that I was crazy for being afraid to exercise (even walking a long way) or lifting things, as when do, I see increased blood in my urine and back pain. Turns out doing more can raise the pressure in my kidney and cause more bleeding. Hoping this goes well, as I’m not in the best shape I could be. I feel like I was gaslit and then gaslit myself. Glad I found the answer, but nervous and could use a few prayers and good wishes. Thanks Dr. Kaveh for this platform and for saying I needed to get this figured out.

[@stephenr115]

As always an informative and outstanding presentation Dr.! Hope you are thinking about that book: Doctor-Patient Communication: Methods of Effective Medical Communication.

[@TakeTheRide]

Can a surgeon take your blood out prior to surgery, save it and give it back to you, if you need a blood transfusion? I don't want anyone else's blood.

[@Brendan-the-Navigator]

Thank you, I am very pleased to have stumbled upon this information it is proving to be of interest & very helpful, is seems that practice of keeping medical critical factors has become a widely accepted practice in the medical profession at all levels in the majority of different specialties, this is an ever growing concerns that is "sliding" on by many patients with very limited access or concern thank you again for bringing this to the attention of the general public, from here on ,I, for one, will be paying a great deal more informed attention, they appear to be "robbing us blind", lying to our faces , & having us pay heavily for the "privilege", I believe most of us would be far fairer and more efficiently served by Shamans and Reiki master's! I will be making my beliefs known by demonstrating with my customer loyalty, and it will not following all the other masses of "sheep"! Financially I plan to " cur big pharma off at the knees from now on, long live natural medicine 🕉️😁

[@TruckeeT]

Risks benifits and alternatives +++ retired RN. ICU trauma

[@ruthjohnson6369]

Thanks!

[@AshleySpalla]

@medicalsecrets what do you recommend when you speak with your anesthesiologist prior to surgery and you bring up concerns due to being a complex patient ( I have EDS & CRPS) and the anesthesiologist either downplays the issues or ignores your concerns and does not plan for the issues, what do you recommend to do next?

[@MedicalSecrets]

I have some videos on how to speak with medical professionals, especially around surgery. Have you seen them?

[@vivavargas6720]

Can you please do a special on MEN1 syndrome and medications not working. I’m on benzodiazepines 2mg Xanax 3x daily and lorazepam 2mg for sleep and they bring me from a 15 panic to a 10. I can’t function. Please I need help.

[@MedicalSecrets]

I'm so sorry to hear that. MEN1 can be so challenging. What part of it do you have a question on around surgery?

[@darriontunstall3708]

What’s up man, great live stream, I learned a lot! I really enjoy donating to the anesthesiologist Foundation, since it was hard for me to go to college because of my cerebral palsy, I really wanted to be an anesthesiologist! I checked out the all electric BMW i7 on Saturday, it rides really smooth, my cousin drove it because I can’t drive because of my cerebral palsy, I’m gonna save up for my all electric BMW i7 and let other people drive it for me! Check it out when you have time! It’s really cool, it has a crystal shifter, and a lot of crystals! You rock man

[@bryanzam1412]

My fear comes from the end results and the fact that 400,000 people die every year from failed surgeries.

[@karinparson7055]

I have fbss and need more surgery and went through bankruptcy due to my chronic back pain.

[@leahcross3338]

I also am right hand dominant and couldnt write my questions down to ask. There were so many barriers to being able to do what you're saying here. I had nobody to ask to help so i just had to do what needed done even though i shared my anxiety and not wanting to have to go through a subsequent surgery due to a nonfusion .

[@etc032000]

I appreciate you so much thank you for talking for the people it really makes a difference I had a really bad experience with a doctor and it caused me to be very sad and disappointed in myself I felt like he had put me down and seeing that there's actual good people out there that understand that I'm not just a number really makes me feel better

[@sheilastiles2502]

Im going down Thursday for C5-6 decompression and 9mm bone spur removal protruding into my throat. THEN Friday cervical fusion C2-T2, hardware, and 8mm bone spur pressing my spinal cord to 4mm. Ive got the best ortho surgeon.....ive not even thought scary thoughts about the surgery. Im more concerned if anesthesia will mess with me this time because i lost my husband in Jan, i couldnt tell him about this, i wasnt going to add stress and worry to his final journey. Keep thinking if i see him, i want to go with him but i dont think the docs are going to want that goose egg. I know me...and me is probably gonna just zip it, cant talk about it and not bust out in a stupid cry. Im going under twice. I love night night, i go bye bye time with all 7 past surgeries😊. Im guessing i behaved myself (man, i sure hope so) i was provided any "feedback". Want to get this pressure off my spinal cord. Peace out

[@rhondabarrett9853]

Please, please remind them to be very careful with your vocal cords. So many people that have any kind of cervical surgery done have issues long term with their vocal cords but are never told this can be a complication. I wish you well.

[@michaelkuang7453]

I have a question, what if you are a have a paitient (me) eith as a gp or surgeon. Who has fear either way eg "what if i dont have this surgery" "what if i had this surgery" "what if its misdianosed" and of course it may also go into the negative outcomes even "cons of having what kind of surgical anesthesia mask/tube etc?

[@tinaf1975]

I’ve had FBSS three times. I’ve had back surgery 4x

[@micheleerwin2848]

I'm having my 21st surgery this Friday. Give me the good stuff.

[@Nira39]

Can you ask your surgeon to give you pre- op anti anxiety medication?

[@MedicalSecrets]

I'm wishing you the best for your surgery

[@jay-in-az]

28 years in management for a huge HMO and personally working with thousands of MDs. There are less than 5 I would trust.

[@sbhgrace3]

My husband had not heard of RBA and he and his surgeon wouldn't discuss it with me. Now we are all paying the price 😢

[@KChapman6079]

What is your opinion on sedation vs general during a 6 hour + facelift

[@MedicalSecrets]

That's a very good question, and also heavily depends on your surgeons experience and preference. I have certainly done both safely and comfortably

[@William.Lumbergh]

Such helpful information! With all your knowledge and experience and how you describe GA as "the general coma" and "near death experience"😬, what is your personal opinion on purely elective surgery under GA?

[@sandypolsky5683]

About 30 years ago, I broke my elbow and it required surgery under general anesthesia and I had pins/screws placed in my elbow. I was told after two years I could have the "hardware" removed if I chose to. Well, at the time years later always having my elbow on my desk, my elbow would swell up like a golf ball (larger even) and it was very painful, so I called the Ortho office and asked if they could just numb my arm to remove the pins/screws (lol) and they said it would be general anesthesia, so I chose to keep the hardware. Pain medication makes me so deathly sick, so this was why!

[@DawnShipley1977]

It took about a year for my shoulder to stop hurting after my shoulder surgery to repair a fracture.

[@jimdunmire1436]

I need a knee replacement. However I'm overweight . Even if I loose the weight I cannot get the surgery done because I don't have dental insurance to get a clearance. What should I do

[@artchem1]

I feel if you TRUST, your SURGEON,; He/she will explain all the ' risks associated with your up comimg surgery" My surgeons, are Exceptional, as are my Questions: because of YOU.. .Dr. K :) THANK YOU FOR PREPARING ME, FOR THE 5 ...surgeries after the 2022 Hurricanes, in the ENTIRE STATE OF FLA ! YOU DID GOODm ...... DR. K.:)

[@DebbiePurple]

You are amazing! I love how you share this information to educate people so they know what to ask their doctors for their benefit 💜. Thank you so much!🙏💜 5:57

[@patsloyan9755]

I had major back surgery in 2018 for my lower left side. The doctor told me he took bone from my right side to use. Along with still having lower left side back pain , now I have lower right side back pain. After surgery, PT kept giving me herniated discs. I just don’t know what to do anymore.

[@natrod8073]

I suggest all patients who are going to have a surgery (Sx) to ask before for a copy of the medical record that will be used & verify that your risks & other diseases are considered. An Ortho Surgeon gave me the preadmission record to start the process x shoulder Sx & I found that he wrote a false physical examination, with false Medical Hx, false Family Hx, false Review of Systems. I had to cancel it for safety concerns. I complained to the Medical Board here 2 mo. ago, pending for an interview with a prosecutor as it is unlawful to do that. Recently other Dr at an Emergency Dept also wrote a Physical & Hx he didn't perform. I'm worried w/ these 2 events in 3 mo. How can I trust another one after these?

[@richardkostura3474]

After a wrist surgery, the doctor told me the operation was a complete success. However, the numbness in two fingers was not corrected, and my thumb, which was normal before surgery lost about 50% of its strength forever and still hurts 22 years later. Does the patient ever get a vote on how they felt the operation went?

[@immcguyver07]

What about the risks of giving anesthesia without an NMJ agent? For some surgeries, I wish that were balanced against the tisks of surgical awareness. I would much rather have a minor post surgical injury than PTSD from surgical awareness. ... especially for patients who already have PTSD.

[@kristensorensen2219]

Having a number of awful experiences from nitrous as a child for oral surgery I was terrified as an adult. I can understand 20% cancel out of fear. Post operative pain under treatment is all too common!!

[@ruthcanterbury7738]

I had Bypass Surgery in February and I don’t remember ever seeing my Surgeon, his Physicians Assistant or the Anesthesiologist on the day of surgery which was kind of scary when I woke up, but the Doctor said I did see them and was awake when I went into the OR and they had given me something to wipe out my memory. Will I ever get any of that part of the memory back?

[@ruthbarnes9999]

I'm not a doctor but have had many surgeries and can tell u no u will never regain that memory of before surgery. And really is it that important as long as your memory is OK now.

[@marthaloreto3088]

Quick question Doctor. Do I have to have the tube go down my throat? For the oxygen. Or is there a different alternative. I sing, and I don’t want to risk having my vocal cords damaged. 😔 I know for a fact that I will be under General anesthesia. My Surgery is 9/27/24

[@michaelherrington6138]

What is your opinion on “first do no harm”? I was told in 2019, I was lied to going back to 2010 by a Doctor. Had surgery in 2011 where my oxygen went to 70. Or a Doctor did not make a mistake but on purpose, leaving the Doctors doing the surgery in the dark. Making the Doctor visible shaking coming out of the surgery.

[@FL-CourtReporter]

I’d suggest you check local clerk’s records to ensure he’s not in a very contentious family law case or major malpractice. I’ve seen docs lose everything , even MD license (mine included) due to the painful divorce/custody situation. Just sayin…👩🏼‍💻‼️

[@cherylkat2342]

When you ask the doctor how bad it is he said u might die !,, it make anyone nervous. But I still went in there praying but I do have PTSD and anxiety…my hubby can’t understand why I have PTSD or anxiety…if I’m losing it I ask for my meds I can’t breath shaking crying .. he calls me a druggy ! It don’t help ,makes it worst… but now I tell him this it’s between me God … I’ve had a lot surgeries.last one in November I had 2 emergency surgeries ..he only had 2 he acted horrible after his I had a stomach colon open from hip to hip … it took 5 months to heal. I never screamed yelled at people.

[@PinkHawk191]

I’m possibly having surgery on my Achilles tendon. Hopefully I can still take my anxiety medication that day before surgery since I know that I can’t go without it.

[@arellatikvah]

I've done it many times but ask your doctor and explain that you are nervous and that it helps you. Good luck!

[@Foxie12100]

Always ask especially last 2 years, thx

[@keitharobbins8760]

Yes I've heard of it in fact I've known people who had it.

[@katieschweiger883]

I've had jaw surgery twice now, the first time I dont remember seeing the anesthesiologist before going into the operating room, but I'm sure I did. But the 2nd time, the anesthesiologist was hilarious, and I specifically remember it only because I needed afrin spray so the breathing tube could go down my nose.

[@donnagreyerbiehl7043]

None of the common meds help with N/V for me. The only thing that seems to help me after surgery is the scopolamine patches, but wow do they cause super dry mouth. I’ve also had super irritated eyes to the point of not being able to open my eyes after surgery. Have no idea what that was caused by.

[@miask]

My mother cancelled shoulder replacement surgery because she was afraid. Not so much because she afraid of surgery, she was afraid of the recovery.

[@AngelaGibbs-ue8ox]

That's what I'd be most afraid of, the recovery.and fear of not waking up. Or nausea and vomiting after surgery. Had that experience when I was 5& 6 yrs old, on my drooped eye lids.Threw up at each recovery.