Fear of Anesthesia - What you need to know

[@personal2not]

Whoever sees this comment. I promise you it will be less extreme than you think. You literally won’t know when it happens or feel a thing. You just wake up feeling drunk. This is coming from someone with severe panic and anxiety disorder. The stress of it was worse than the actual procedure. Even the after effects were the worst for me. I had a bad reaction to the medicine but that’s just my body. You’ll be ok!!

[@MicTheChick22]

Thank you so so much!! 💜

[@TruEssence2421]

Do you mind sharing any information about the medicine that you had a bad reaction to plzzzz

[@tucalicuban]

Omggggg yes I had my first ever surgery last year which happened to be a bbl. I was crying and panicking to bad that they couldn’t insert the anesthesia into my hand. They had to gas me. I swear it lasted like 5 seconds of breathing the gas before I realized I felt funny (conscious it was happening) and then lights out. Woke up in pain and cold, but alive thanks to god and my good doctors.

[@TruEssence2421]

@@tucalicuban who was your dr?

[@tucalicuban]

@@TruEssence2421 i went with doctor lipo!

[@mahogany_honey]

Just wanted to come and share my experience going under general anesthesia for the first time, especially as someone who's SUPER nervous about going under..... I think the biggest fear for us is the feeling of "slipping out of consciousness".... The thought of feeling your awareness leave your body was the scariest part for me but it's not like that... they'll make you aware they're starting it , but from there its pretty much over....you will wake up in recovery ...my throat is a bit sore but nothing crazy...i have no nausea and im very aware of my surroundings and not confused at all...i just got out of surgery about an hour and a half ago.... hope this helps someone ❤

[@DrWilliamMiami]

This is very helpful. That's about the way it usually happens. You likely were confused when you woke up, but you but you don't remember it so it seems as if you were never confused. That's common too. Sounds like a great experience and thank you for sharing your experience and helping others go through the same. The more you know and understand going into surgery the better. It helps to reduce anxiety in that and end of itself helps your recovery.

[@payelchakraborty2023]

​@@DrWilliamMiamii remember when I woke up after my gall bladder surgery..I was shouting saying I can't breathe..I don't know what happened..I was given a drop of water which calmed me down... I have an upcoming surgery and the thought of going under anesthesia is scaring me.. please help😢

[@eloragarza1920]

This is exactly how my experience was yesterday on my surgery 🙏 first time going under and once they injected me with the anesthesia, I blinked and woke up in the recovery room. It was not bad at all and they made me feel very comfortable and relaxed!

[@djmaydraws3862]

I’m here to set you at ease. I just had an endoscopy/esophagus stretch and it was almost the easiest thing I’ve ever done. This was my first procedure, first time going under anesthesia. I came to this exact video to help me get over my fear. They gave me propofol anesthesia. It is LITERALLY like falling asleep. You aren’t conscious of anything, you aren’t waking up in the middle of the surgery. It’s literally like blinking. One second you’re closing your eyes before surgery the next you’re opening them in recovery. My big fear was waking up and feeling sick/nauseous/emotional/crazy. But it wasn’t like that at all. It literally feels like how you feel in the morning waking up. You feel well rested. Another fear I had which I heard from google is that your arm will burn from the anesthesia. This also was NOT the case for me. Not even the IV going in hurt (small wrist catheter) My arms and legs did feel heavy when I got up and started walking but after like 30 minutes I felt like I could walk right out of the hospital by myself with no assistance. It’s really not bad at all, and I worried too much over it. If your anxiety comes from feeling like you aren’t in control try closing your eyes before they inject the anesthesia, that way it feels like you’re going to sleep on your own without someone doing it for you. It’s really not bad, it was actually a pleasant experience. Feels no different then sleeping and waking up at home. Happy life and health to whoever reads this!

[@konanqt]

Thanks, I have to get my wisdom teeth removed tomorrow and reading this made me feel so much less nervous.

[@djmaydraws3862]

@@konanqt how did it go?

[@ccn9001]

I have major back surgery next week. I've never been under anesthesia and I am scared to death. Thank you for this comment.

[@djmaydraws3862]

@@ccn9001 you’ll do great, it’ll be fine

[@christianhall6010]

@@ccn9001 I have hip surgery Monday and feel the same as you, we’ll be alright though!!

[@AJLTunes]

I had an operation today and was under a General Anaesthetic. I watched this video last night while incredibly nervous and scared to the point that I wanted to cancel my operation. I told myself that I would come back to this video and comment with my experience. I can confirm that you have NOTHING to worry about. Now I’ve had it done I wouldn’t think twice about having it done again. It was actually quite an enjoyable experience. It’s important to remember that in the moment it feels very gradual and natural. It’s only when you look back does it feel like you were suddenly knocked out. As someone who was incredible scared watching this video yesterday I would say try not to worry about it too much because it’s really not bad at all. I’m actually kind of looking forward to having another one!

[@DrWilliamMiami]

That is so nice of you to take the time to write this. That's really something. I can hardly wait to tell Frankie. I am trying to get Frankie to make more videos!! IT's normal to fear the unknown. I am glad it helped you and good luck in your recovery. Thank you again.

[@payelchakraborty2023]

​@@DrWilliamMiami I have a great fear for anesthesia.. although I have had a cesarean..an cholecystectomy and a hysteroscopy..it scares me to death to go under anesthesia..I will have to undergo another one..a tubal clipping..and I have started getting nightmares that what if my dose is high and I don't wake up !

[@rochellwilliams9491]

I'm going for a gallbladder sugary tomorrow. I'm so scared of anesthesia. The anesthesia doctor explained everything to me, but it seemed like she made it worse.

[@LilSk1tty]

Whoever sees this, I just had all 4 of my wisdom teeth taken out today and I was really anxious before hand about the anesthesia. I don’t like the idea of being forced to sleep. It was also my first time having anesthesia. Overall it went really well and it wasn’t bad at all. You’ll be fine! Don’t worry about it, I know it’s hard but you’ve got this! Once they administered the anesthesia it took me about 1 and a half minutes to fall asleep, it works in a interesting way, first everything is normal then I started to get a little bit of blurry vision, but your body feels calm. Next thing you know you wake up and it’s all over. (Other than the aftereffects which for me personally was just like being high) I got general anesthesia btw

[@MrRCoggin1]

Wanted to comment on my recent experience so that maybe it will be of some comfort to someone who may be feeling like I was just a couple of days ago... I had bilateral inguinal hernia repair two days ago (Tuesday morning). I think I slept one hour Sunday night and maybe only two or three hours Monday night. I wasn't scared of the post operative pain, etc, but I had a crippling fear of the anesthesia experience. Being forced to sleep is just something that I couldn't wrap my head around. I had experienced the light version of this 22 years ago when I had my wisdom teeth removed, but I knew this was going to be something different. Morning of the procedure I was terrified. Shaking. My answer to everyone (anesthesiologist, doctor, nurses) when they asked "are you ready to get this behind you" was "not really." Ha! I told the nurses that I easily get car sick (not necessarily true) and they gave me the patch behind the ear plus some intravenous anti nausea medicine (100% take that and you will be fine as far as feeling sick, etc). Once I was finished speaking with everyone they gave me the "calm the F down" drugs. I believe mine was Versed. Absolutely changed everything. I was still conscious, but all anxiety and worry just disappeared. Like... I knew that I was being wheeled to the OR, but I just stopped caring. Once I made it there, I helped them get me on the table, answered one question about what I did for a living and BOOM I was in recovery. No countdown, no mask over the face, nothing. Answered one question and I was in recovery. It was amazing and there's zero you can do to control it - which is great. I had this looming fear that I would have to consciously experience falling asleep, counting down, etc... nope. I felt like I was in recovery for about 2 minutes (probably much longer) and was then wheeled to my room. Things were spinning a little, but I didn't feel sick. Just kept trying to focus. After about 10-15 min that went away and I was good. Nurse gave me ice chips (awesome) and I was nibbling on a piece of a muffin and some hard candy. Maybe an hour later I stood up and was wheeled out of the hospital. Ride home was totally fine. It really was NOWHERE as big a deal as I was imagining it to be. Happy to answer any questions anyone has as this is still fresh on my mind. Hope this helps anyone in the same situation that I was in!

[@mahogany_honey]

thank you !!

[@killakay05]

I have my surgery in a few hours these comments are really calming me down a lot

[@mahogany_honey]

@@killakay05 everything will go well 🙏🏾❤️

[@AA-cy9ib]

​@@killakay05How was your experience? I have been delaying my surgery for last 3 years due to fear of anesthesia

[@killakay05]

@@AA-cy9ib I was terrified not knowing my family I didn’t know how my body would react and was so scared I’d die I wrote a letter. With that being said I’m now a week post op and there’s nothing to worry about. I couldn’t even tell you when I fell asleep. It’s very peaceful.

[@larryjonn1973]

Hello to the person reading this. Two days ago I was told I was having general anesthesia and boy was I scares, could not sleep, anxious, but let me tell ya it's so chill and as soon asu r on the other side you'll feel the same. I waited 6 hours for my op, walked into anathesia clinic shaking in my boots. Told them I was anxious and they really helped, they told be to lie down and focus in a happy place, I pictured my room then within seconds was being woken up. Only the experience can fully resolve your anxiety buy take my word, from a super anxious person, it was so fine

[@JustSomeVulp]

Honestly, I’ve been scared about having my first surgery since I’m going under General Anesthesia, but after watching your video, I feel a lot better about it, thank you!

[@DrWilliamMiami]

Glad it helped.

[@Chinadoll-zq9kr]

@@DrWilliamMiami what do u recommend for panic attacks and anxiety????

[@brujalinda]

@@Chinadoll-zq9kr zanies 😂

[@brddks7629]

I had full Anaesthesia. One second i was awake the next gone. I woke up a bit drowsy and said some weird things then was fine. You remember nothing at all. It's like a good sleep.

[@Mojojojo335]

That’s the point I don’t want… “said some weird things” I don’t want to be amusement for other people while I have no clue what’s happening lol

[@brendasollers5252]

Brd is a great sleep for me for sure lol

[@HRain-kv1iu]

@@Mojojojo335 yeah that's the part I'm worried about too

[@dawnhenderson4715]

Thank you for the tips .. I have surgery next Wednesday .. I'm so glad I found this video .. I have been seeing this Doctor on Facebook that has been putting fear in me. Thank you for explaining the procedures.

[@DrWilliamMiami]

Frankie always gives realistic answers and he gives great anesthesia! Best I have ever worked with. Couldn't imagine working without him.

[@Reneekincaid]

I remember being so scared and crying to frankie that i was worried about a medication i was taking prior and about the pain relief i would get after my tummy tuck due to the medication i was taking blocking it and i can remember being out of it after waking up from anesthesia but I remembered seeing frankie keep popping his head in to check on me over and over again and that told me he really cared about his patients and im thankful for him☺️ the best!!!

[@beoncawilliams9862]

I’m two months post op n I love my results thank u soooo much dr Williams u changed my life .. the only regret I have is not getting my bbl sooner ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ love u dr Williams

[@DrWilliamMiami]

Wonderful!

[@beoncawilliams9862]

truth vine sure boo I’ll send u a request my ig is 305hoodbaby

[@royalgems5185]

Oohwee someone who actually went to him!! Do u mind telling us about how long before it took the pain to subside?

[@jennifersalinas716]

Why do most women wake up looking like they were beat up? Busted lips, bruises to face and eyes. Is it because of they way they are flipped on the table? That's the only thing I can think of...it just makes it look like they were not handled gently. The swelling to the face can be exampled from position and IV fluids but the bruises....

[@sbusisiwendlovu2521]

Oooh God Thank you Doc…..I have anxiety attacks I’m having a mommy makeover tomorrow morning I’m South African….my fear is not waking up and leaving my child behind, can’t lie I feel a little better after watching this video and thank you for the tips I’ve just removed nail polish on 1 nail 😅.

[@AA-cy9ib]

How was your experience? I have delayed my fissure surgery for 3 years due to fear of general anesthesia. I am very obese as my BMI is 42.7 and I also have advanced liver fibrosis. If I would have been fit, I wouldn't have been so fearful

[@TheAdejokeA]

Please come reply this comment to tell us you woke up, please

[@sbusisiwendlovu2521]

@@AA-cy9ibooooh it went very well when I got to the hospital I felt at home they had chats with me prior to theatre assuring me I’ll definitely wake up since I followed all the precautions I was over the bmi too but they did the obese tummy tuck

[@sbusisiwendlovu2521]

@@TheAdejokeAlol yeah I woke up my surgery was 3hours all went accordingly😅 now need to do lipo for a thinner waist

[@TheAdejokeA]

​@sbusisiwendlovu2521 thank you for the response 😅. Yeah, you can go ahead, all the best. I hope you get a great result.

[@gbrdiana7323]

In less than a week, I'll have my first ever surgery. Discectomy. I'm very stressed about the whole thing, especially the anaesthesia. My girlfriend sent me this link, and watching this gave me a bit of comfort.

[@nico-co6hi]

praying for you

[@DrWilliamMiami]

Fear of anesthesia is very common. I just wish it wasn't because a lot of people go through unnecessary stress only to later realize that anesthesia was the easiest part. Good luck with your recovery.

[@gbrdiana7323]

@@DrWilliamMiami Thank you so much! I think I'm just worried of something going wrong while being under. Or waking up during surgery, and feeling any pain for even one moment. I know the chances are very little, but the fear is still there. I hope it's going to be the way others explained it to me. Just falling asleep.

[@laraquadri913]

Please come back to let us know that everything went well, which I know it will ❤

[@gbrdiana7323]

I'm back, at home, and recovering well

[@amythomas1124]

May 22nd, 2024, I went under general anesthesia. I had several kidney stones in my left kidney, & several in my bladder! Surgery was about 45 minutes to an hour. They blasted all the stones, and put a stent in my left kidney. I awoke in the recovery room, felt no discomfort at all. Was not sick, felt refreshed. At first I thought they didn’t even do anything. 😅 I was surprised I wasn’t even sore in my nether region. For the next two months, I passed kidney stone granules. No discomfort! Easiest surgery I’ve ever had, and I’ve been through many. 3 back surgeries, one hip replacement, emergency colon surgery, after my colon ruptured. I barely survived the colon surgery. Had a wonderful & caring trauma surgeon. The anesthesiologists were great also. I’m doing great now! ❤

[@DrWilliamMiami]

That's great to hear.

[@mkatgroves]

i’m going under moderate anaesthesia and i’m pretty terrified to have it done the surgery is in my foot and they are putting wires in my bone temporarily for a month until my bone is healed so ya “very fun” just can’t wait until it’s over edit: hey i’m doing great. I actually had general anaesthesia but through an iv. it wasn’t that bad for me but it was only my foot not like heart or lung surgery but i’m praying for anyone who is going through one of those things.

[@Officialshayneandklsy]

What a day. I literally found out today after a trip to the ER that emergency surgery was needed to remove my appendix. Scared the ish out of me which landed me on this video. If you are reading this comment. It will be ok. I was really really scared to get this done (especially as it was just sprung on me) but it worked out. Wasnt nearly as painful / crazy as I thought. He’s right about being cold. I was pretty cold for about 45 minutes after waking up. They have me warm blankets to help with that. If your reading this comment and going into surgery, I wish you the best! God bless! Hope this helped.

[@DrWilliamMiami]

Thank you for sharing your experience. As health care providers we can say "don't worry, you'll be ok" but it means more coming from someone who has experienced it personally. Thank you. Good luck as you recover.

[@tucalicuban]

Please tell me you’re still working there because you are the nicest anesthesiologist! I feel very safe just listening to your work and care. You seriously addressed all of my concerns and my post bbl issues: sore throat, cold upon waking and more. You’re amazing.

[@NieshaDenise]

Y’all are amazing. I was able to understand everything he said. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@DrWilliamMiami]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@sochelle___]

Well, let me just say this I was suppose to have surgery yesterday and I freaked out when I got in the operating room and didn’t go through with the surgery because I was so afraid of the anesthesia part and my anxiety was through the roof. I’m rescheduling my surgery and my doctor has a plan for me. I told her that I need medication before I go to the operating room. But this video gave me some relief.

[@DrWilliamMiami]

There are lots of good, safe, effective medications that can assist with anxiety before surgery. Personally I use valium for my patients and it greatly reduces anxiety before surgery and makes the whole process so much more reasonable and tolerable.

[@RichardsWorld]

I had my first surgery yesterday. Just a minor one. I barely remember them putting a mask on my face and I must have went to sleep really quick. I was woken up in another room about 90 minutes later. I was a little drowsy when I woke up and I was hoping to go back to sleep. but I was OK about 10 minutes later. For the rest of the day I felt like I must have had some good sleep. I think the oxygen they gave me helped because I normally have sleep apnea and I don't use my CPAP machine.

[@3v3lyn1]

Thank you for this video! Just had my Lipo 360 a few days ago and just want to say thank you for calming my nerves. Dr. William and his team were all very professional!

[@DrWilliamMiami]

So glad to hear that!

[@mahogany_honey]

I've read so many positive comments here, thank you all so much for helping me ease my anxiety ❤

[@DrWilliamMiami]

Education usually helps with anxiety. Watch all of Frankie's videos on his series called Behind the Drapes. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z6WqkoeMbM-to9U

[@mahogany_honey]

@@DrWilliamMiami I'm just a few hours away from my procedure, your response is right on time 🙌🏾🙏🏾 thank you ❤️

[@rockit6553]

A nurse told me that the person monitoring the anesthesia during the operation is usually playing on their cell phone. I said are you serious & she said no joke most definitely. HMM, nice to know. Gives you a real feeling of confidence.

[@raquelarellano5438]

That’s fucking scary

[@kp5602]

I can tell you that nurse is probably just messing with you. I had a spinal anesthesia (from the waist down) and the anesthesia specialist was paying attention to me at all times.

[@mysteryandmeaning297]

No they get very in trouble for that

[@idontknowwhattoputhere371]

LOL

[@6a66y69]

Bruh

[@sdebeor]

I Just scheduled my date!!!!!! Can’t wait!!!

[@kathykisses9266]

Excited for you !

[@royalgems5185]

U go girrrrl! I’m excited for anyone brave enough and fortunate enough to have surgery. Show out after u heal hunty! Ion care what nobody say!

[@Brit__muse]

Me too

[@roberlineromulus4133]

Thank you for this video I can't wait to see u next year to get my bbl youre amazing 💗

[@DrWilliamMiami]

You are so welcome!

[@DinaLorr]

Welp if u got surgery and was wondering were ur lashes went welp now u know the anesthesiologist got it lol, very informative video, thank you.

[@devilevilwayz]

That is very informative, when i was young they found out that i have Malignant Hyperthermia during an operation and they have to react quickly. I had a medical bracelet that said. “Masseter spasm after succinylcholine.” Props for all the anaesthetist.

[@jakpoy3485]

What is malignant hyperthemia? Why did they not know it before surgery? Because there's a lot of laboratory test to be need before proceeding to surgery?

[@joeyfigueroa4748]

I'm a little nervous, I have a small surgery tomorrow and it is quite funny that the surgery isn't at all what's bothering me its the idea of being knocked out lol. I've never had surgery before so it just seems scary to go under.

[@skedyt]

how did it go?

[@acrobatstar]

Yo man how it went

[@uuloveguccii4729]

Update??

[@ayosmitty1182]

Bro died

[@SophieBaby0527]

Thank you for sharing

[@kayp360]

Wow , i always afraid of surgery because of this anaesthesia must take before surgery, Dr williams you explained that information so easy like 123 lol , than god for doctors like you , Dr williams

[@berlingurrl]

Frankie, I appreciate everything you have explained so well. For days now I have indulged every little thing I can find on anesthesia, my specific spinal surgery in 4 days. It's overwhelming, but a good way to know what exactly happens from start of inducing unconsciousness and waking up after the surgery. I have even watched videos of the surgery type I'll be having. I feel confident that I will sail through this just a-ok. My most burdensome question was, am I able to receive a medication to calm down? I am afraid of panicking (suffer from anxiety and panic disorder) before we even start injecting the "juice dreams are made of." You have put most of that fear to rest. Thank you for that.

[@DrWilliamMiami]

I will give my patients who are especially nervous valium to take the day before the surgery, and the morning of surgery-- it is a miracle drug. I personally take it before I go to the dentist and it helps me a ton. You need to have a driver of course and you need to ask your physician if this is something they are comfortable with but I have been prescribing it for years and I can tell you it works like a charm.

[@TheIsraelProphetess]

Thank you so much for the Valium too Dr Williams. My surgery is on Monday and I did not have time to ask my surgeon for the Valium prescription. Wish I did have time but good to know if I’m ever getting surgery again.

[@nickd3149]

Very helpful video. I am a very anxious patient (sometimes get panic attacks). I'm worried I will be in such a state of fear that my doctor may not be able to administer the drugs safely. I've responded well to midazolam for endoscopies. Do anaesthesiologists ever give this to calm patients down before surgery? Thank you : )

[@ZigZag-wr4sc]

This video makes me feel alot more comfortable about going in to get a tooth removed. I've never been put under and have been worried about waking up or mainly still feeling some kind of pain while being asleep.

[@creepjack01]

How'd this go? I go on Friday for a procedure. I'm more afraid of the anesthesia than the operation.

[@vaenaris808]

@@creepjack01 i go in 2 hours eek! wish me luck

[@creepjack01]

@@vaenaris808 good luck, have faith, you and your team got this!

[@vaenaris808]

@@creepjack01 you too man! if i remember i’ll try to keep you updated but from what i’ve heard it may take me a day or 2 ;)

[@creepjack01]

@@vaenaris808 Please do. I'd love to hear your thoughts on the experience. Praying for you and your team!

[@carsonzzz5546]

I just got surgery today and it litterly was so easy if your nervous just tell the nurses and they will give relaxation meds through your iv and when your in the operating room they just put a oxygen mask on for a few seconds and your out you wake up in recovery if your in a lot of pain they will give pain meds. So don’t be worried lbs super super easy

[@lisavolk1757]

Thank you! Extremely knowledgeable and informative. A great pre- prep for what to expect, and a check list of what to do. 🌟🌟🔥🔥🌟🌟💕

[@missruckertheheiress]

I have surgery the first week of September, and I am trying to make sense of everything and not be nervous. So thank you again for putting the information out here so we can really get a good understanding of the day so we can have a smooth procedure. 😊 I am so excited that I have chose you for my doctor because you love to educate your patients and that’s the most important thing for me ❤ Please keep the information coming !!!

[@DrWilliamMiami]

Getting educated about your procedure is in my opinion the best way to decrease anxiety before a procedure because you know the general plan and also the pitfalls as well so you are as prepared as you can be.

[@Ass.Over.Tea.Kettle]

You're just about under anesthesia right now

[@mysticdragon111]

So how did it go 🥰

[@esoj3188]

Si how did it go?!!

[@wanasbeautycollections]

I'm very happy I watch this video

[@DrWilliamMiami]

Glad you liked it.

[@alexisstarr7825]

@@DrWilliamMiami Hi doc if I have pvcs sometimes can I still get a bbl under general anesthesia??

[@allthingsbee5143]

This has calmed my nerves a lot!! Thank you for this!!!

[@DrWilliamMiami]

Frankie is amazing. Truly.

[@afreyno1]

I’ve had over 13 surgeries on my legs, hips, and heart. Spread over 16 years. Anesthesia isn’t bad at all

[@afreyno1]

It’s the least of my worries lol

[@ccgg8947]

This is so informative, I hope ur still there Frankie!

[@jessicanguyen5929]

This is very informative and increases my comfort level, knowing that I am in good hands. Thank you so much!

[@natashak3387]

Thank you for this video. Haven't been able to use my dominant hand since I was fifteen. Saw Orthopedics on Friday and my surgeon is going to multiple things, including tendon transfer to be able to maintain hygiene and some use. Can't wait!!! I will be having regional and general. I asked about regional and mild sedation, but I was told no. I guess its good I won't feel the painful needle sticks for my block.

[@DrWilliamMiami]

General is the way to go and the regional is fantastic because you will have good pain control during surgery which means you will not need to be given a lot of narcotics and it will cut down on your need for postoperative pain pills. Both of these are good.

[@natashak3387]

@@DrWilliamMiami, thank you so much for your feedback! Everything you said is a HUGE plus. I hate taking narcotics so I am totally down for a regional block. I was told it would last twenty-four hours and hopefully I won't need much pain meds during my recovery. I have a high pain tolerance thank goodness. Waiting for scheduling to call me. Really looking forward to this surgery and rehabiliation. Have had way too many surgeries and this one I am excited about. I am also a manual wheelchair user and adl's with non-dominant can be a challenge sometimes. Ready for it all.

[@natashak3387]

@@DrWilliamMiami, by the way, hello neighbor. I live in the northeast part of Florida. Great care here too.

[@ASIAXJAE]

how do you relax patients with anxiety, or super nervousness like me?

[@glamwithtrika]

good question

[@DrWilliamMiami]

Frankie: Usually during the pre-op evaluation I am able to talk to the patient and cover all their concerns about the anesthesia. In most cases I tell them everything they can expect during the perioperative process and that understanding usually helps them with their anxiety. I find that the unknown is what makes most people nervous about the anesthesia. So I educate. Lastly, i can administer an anxiolytic to help calm the nerves. 😉

[@flawlessbylola]

My anxiety shot up my blood pressure I had to canceled I was so nervous.

[@Deevegaa]

@@flawlessbylola did u ever end up getting the surgery?

[@flawlessbylola]

@@Deevegaa not yet

[@syndboss9516]

Thank you so much Dr. W!! See you in 3 weeks

[@DrWilliamMiami]

Wonderful!

[@royalgems5185]

How’d it go?!! I’m super excited but afraid at the same time!

[@lovegoddess6664]

I'm excited and scared..i go in Dec. May I ask which recovery house you chose if you did ?

[@JustYourAverageLydia]

If your reading this terrified don’t worry it’s completely normal. I had to get wisdom teeth removed 2 months ago or so. I was so scared to the point I would go in my bathroom and sob like someone just killed my family in front of me! 😂👌🏻 trust me, I was deathly afraid of anesthesia. I didn’t even know I was falling asleep. It actually didn’t feel like anything! I went under deep iv sedation. Last thing I remember was talking to the nurses! My first time I tried to get my wisdom teeth out I actually went to a different hospital I was with Dr. Azizi and he was nice on the consultation but when I went in on my day of surgery he gave me NO valume what so ever! So I had a mental breakdown. They literally kicked me out of they’re office! So, my mom found another doctor, Dr. Martinez. On the consultation day he was amazing! The day of surgery no tear was shed because he ACTUALLY gave me valume. After that I realized there was nothing to be afraid of! It was so easy I overreacted! Just know it’s your mind that says WARNING DANGER DONT DO THAT and sometimes it’s good that the brain does that because then the human population would die easily. But there’s some things that the brain thinks are SO bad but really it’s not. Just make sure you know who your doctor is and let them know what you’d prob be like on the day of operation so he know how much valume to give you. Let the dentist, surgeon, doctor do they’re job. Trust me everyone who is saying in the chat it wasn’t that bad IT WASNT so remind yourself it’s all in the head! 😃 I hope I could help you!

[@DrWilliamMiami]

Wow! You sound like me going to the dentist. You can reason that you will be fine but the valium really helps. It is a very useful drug to relieve anxiety and very safe. Thank you for sharing your experience.

[@luigi5890]

It would be very nice if they would vastly improve the training for anesthesia doctors, for patients who get violently sick from the after effects of the anesthesia. From my experience only about one in 5 to 10 doctors either don't care, weren't trained properly or just don't know how to treat these patients.

[@vitasmit2299]

I’m so scared to go under, I think I’m more scared of it than operation itself. I’m anxious person and I’m embarrassed to say it to surgeon or nurse :-( ... thanks for this video

[@DrWilliamMiami]

No reason to be embarrassed or scared, you'll be in excellent hands with Frankie.

[@Katie-tl8te]

I'm more scared of never waking up than waking up during the procedure

[@stepha100]

I'm in this dilemma at the moment. I've never been under a GA or twilight before, generally lucky with my health. I really, really, really feel a rhinoplasty would help me, improve my confidence and my overall life experience. However, my want for the surgery is matched by my fear of the GA. I'm awaiting a meeting with the surgeon I've chosen in January and I'm hoping when I discuss with a professional might help ease my fear...I need to make a decision but I'm so torn on this, the hardest decision.

[@kirky9347]

I have the same dilemma. I broke my nose and it is crooked now 😩 I really want to get it fixed but I'm extremely scared if GA.

[@candywilson3884]

What did you decide?

[@candywilson3884]

@@kirky9347 what is your fear with general anesthesia?

[@kirky9347]

@@candywilson3884 dying

[@josephineandon6635]

@@kirky9347 hi! I have the same fear like you, did you finally had the surgery?

[@dverschoor84]

Had 15 times general anesthesia, best sleep ever. I'll sleep the rest of the day to.

[@laurapittman7452]

Thank you for this video even though it's 4 years since you made the video lol, I'm going in today to havd vocal cords surgery I'm really scared of going off to sleep and not waking up, you're video has give me some reassurance I'm feeling a little less scared, So thank you for that. Has anyone ever told you that you look like the actor Mark Ruffalo a younger version. hope I haven't offended you, if so I'm sorry. Peace, love and respect. 🙏

[@YM-wj2dr]

I love the dreamy feeling when coming out of anesthesia and wish nurses would leave me be!

[@DrWilliamMiami]

I KNOW!! My son had an ACL repair and came out the OR sleeping and because he was a minor they had my wife and I come into recovery and sit beside his bed while he slept. The nurse told us she would let him wake up on his own--that it was better for him and more relaxing. We agreed. We were not in a rush obviously, but 20 minutes later she was waking him up.

[@ikr2377]

He is a mini Dr Williams in the making

[@tonihudson8118]

I enjoyed this video..so,so informative…it puts my mind at ease…..thank you for the explanation. I appreciate it

[@DrWilliamMiami]

Glad it was helpful!

[@dalissantos2544]

He was so nice about fake hair and lashes ,, LOL

[@Yudy499]

❤thanks so much for ur motivations words it means a lot to me and i ready and feel calms for my surgery this week god bless u

[@DrWilliamMiami]

That's great to read! Thank you. I will tell Frankie!

[@AlexandreLucianoCarneiroPerusi]

I don't know if it's normal, but I had many cases of sleep paralysis in childhood and adolescence, and I still have it from time to time, And the thought of losing my consciousness without being able to do anything is terrifying, It doesn't make sense, it's a senseless and unfounded fear, but I'm scared to death.

[@purple_amethyst]

Im having surgery next Thursday. They are doing a nerve block and general. One of my greatest fears is waking up during surgery. I know its rare but its always a possibility.

[@DanielPereira-nz4em]

I wish you were my anesthesiologist! About to get my bbl done

[@yeah_right88]

Good video, very nervous going into my surgery today

[@DrWilliamMiami]

How did it go?

[@joysdivahairstyles3569]

Thanks for the education,it’s good to know

[@DrWilliamMiami]

Any time!

[@aquariawillis7538]

Thanks for the tip you guys are awesome

[@leimymora8266]

El equipo son lo máximo el anestesista un amor de persona ..yisel todossssss el doctor un profesional increíble

[@MichelleSummerDiiva]

I love it straight foward

[@kerrig2471]

I greatly appreciate this video. I am totally blind and I have such a fear of dying every time I have a surgery that I could literally run away, hide, not show up. I even have panic attacks to. I have to my my femur fitted with an I m nail so I can't even run away.

[@DrWilliamMiami]

I am happy this helped you! Education can ease the anxiety. It is normal to be nervous but we want you to be as prepared and comfortable as you can before surgery--not just me, but all surgeons regardless of the type of surgery you are having.

[@kerrig2471]

@@DrWilliamMiami ish you'd come to Canada and run the medicine, smile.

[@2exclusive123]

What precautions are taken with a person that suffers from anemia? Also the risks. You stated in recovery, due to the anesthesia your body tip goes down and you may become cold. With a person that suffers from anemia. What extra precautions are taken so the person doesn't feel or suffer from hypothermia. Thanks.

[@odettg9106]

You need to do blood work first and be clear of anemia..first is your health then last cosmetic..😊

[@roselove706]

Breast reduction in less than 2 weeks hoping for the best feeling a little better after this video

[@DrWilliamMiami]

And a breast reduction is not a particularly painful surgery--double good news!

[@SBryan-zh6mi]

Oh okay 👌thanks for the info.

[@crenshawbarbie3071]

Thanks for sharing. These tips are super helpful 🙌🏽

[@DrWilliamMiami]

Glad it was helpful!

[@payelchakraborty2023]

​@@DrWilliamMiamiI have fear that I won't wake up from anesthesia 😢😢

[@junerockstar9969]

Thank god I don’t wear fake eye lashes or have long nails. Lol. Looking forward to my surgery in Feb’22 with Dr. William. 🙌🏼

[@novembrluv]

Me too 2/1

[@cristinaxxleone]

Soo helpfull!!! thank you guys

[@DrWilliamMiami]

Happy to help!

[@Milka2117]

Thank you so much !! Very informative

[@DrWilliamMiami]

Glad it was helpful!

[@stoots1000]

I am having my gallbladder removed tomorrow 10/28/2022.. I have had several surgeries before on my knees, but i am always nervous about being put to sleep. I do not really fear waking up during surgery, but i fear NOT waking up at all. Fingers crossed!!!!

[@angelicavigil2254]

Getting an endoscopy tomorrow. Had one many years ago and got my wisdom teeth out but it’s been years and my anxiety has gotten much worse. I’ll comment saying how it went

[@DrWilliamMiami]

Please do.

[@mahogany_honey]

how are you ?

[@phylliswillis1298]

Very helpful thank you

[@DrWilliamMiami]

Glad it was helpful!

[@niokascott6647]

awesome information than you.

[@DrWilliamMiami]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Omenxiiii]

There are 2 things in life I’m very scared of. Surgery and death

[@raggedyanne9631]

Getting my wisdom teeth taken out I hope it will be okay 👌🏻

[@aaronmain7214]

Same I'm afraid ima say some stuff I'm not supposed to

[@candywilson3884]

How was it?

[@RaisingHeredias]

I got the gas one once when I was like 8 and I went under and woke up and the doctors were still working on me and they kept me awake. It was a dental procedure and to my surprise I didn't freak out I just woke up and they had the TV on so I just stayed awake watching tv lol

[@cleffa3000]

Hi, came back to video to share my experience for first timer doing GA. Like many, i had searched many video to understand what is GA and the processes. Knowing that GA needed to put breathing tube into the throat, I was scare as hell and thought maybe I could ask the anaesthesiologist if is possible to do twilight sedation. So anaesthesiologist told me is not possible, keep reassuring that he will be there and monitor and ask if I have any question for him. I told him is okay, the more question i ask him, the more scare i would be. So is better that I don't ask anything. LOL. Then, he placed IV drip in me and some medicine.... and I was in recovery bay. The process was not scary. If I were to describe the process, it is like recording a video in Android phone but with a pause button. When you were in operating theatre, your memory kind of pause (and that was what i last remembered). The next thing when you continue to record your life, you are in recovery bay (and that was when my doctor were beside me to tell me the medication). In fact, i thought recovery bay was scary. Because the next patient beside me which I believe did GA as well and I can hear all the processes like removing the breathing tube, asking the patient to breathe etc. I think the takeaway was we fear for the unknown. I fear for this for like months and it finished within an hour (mine was a small procedure).

[@DrWilliamMiami]

Thank you for sharing. I like the analogy of pushing pause on the video recording.

[@mazdafiero112]

Give anything for a touch of that stuff when I have insomnia and break the 55 hour mark.

[@Grace_580]

From my experience I remember the administration of the propofol once I saw that they start to put it in the IV I just decided to close my eyes before it takes effect it just felt like a dreamless sleep. It is different for everybody but before the surgery they give you happy juice to take a good portion of you anxiety away if you just close you eyes it’ll feel like waking up the next morning but you’ll feel like “ aw I feel well rested but I want to hit the snooze button. It’s nothing to be afraid of but it’s completely understandable that if you haven’t had surgery to feel anxious, once I was told it’s basically deep sleep the only scary part is signing a consent to blood transfusion so that your life can be saved and that can be scary because you start to feel as if OMG is their going to be a complications. The likelihood of that happening is very low I like to think of it like emergency water landings in an airplane most of the time you don’t have to worry about it it’s basically just a briefing.

[@DrWilliamMiami]

well said.

[@jasminechristine6453]

So help full , see you soon

[@DrWilliamMiami]

Glad you enjoyed it, see you soon.

[@madidiamondhands]

Being put to sleep through anesthesia is a huge fear of mine specially after watching a doctor's story about how when he went into surgery for himself he was able to feel the pain yet he was unable to move or communicate.. faaaaak That! I'm doing local. So I can at least speak up if anything.

[@BhaktiRosin108]

For people that have VP shunts, how do you prevent patients compressing them when laying still on their backs?

[@DrWilliamMiami]

I am sorry but I don't know because unfortunately I don't operate on patients with a VP shunt. For elective cosmetic procedures I avoid patients with a VP shunt or other medical problems because we don't have anyway to monitor intracranial pressure surgery for example.

[@syedahmed3339]

Hello Doc, I have few questions about general anesthesia and it's safety. I'm really terrified of going under General Anesthesia I have surgery scheduled next week (adenoidectomy + septoplasty) but I'm really scared to go under GA. I have this irrational fear that I won't wake up from it. Though I'm a healthy and athletic (22 yrs old) male, the thought of losing control over my senses terrifies me. My resting heart rate has always been around 45-55bpm. I don't have any medical conditions except for some fluctuations in my BP, it was around (130/85) when I went for routine health check up last time. All my other blood work (Major surgical profile) appears to be normal. (Alhamdulillah) I've been cleared by the anesthesiologist as being 'fit for surgery under GA' This is the first time I'm going under and I have no idea how it feels. However my sister underwent GA for some cosmetic surgery without having any adverse reaction. So hopefully I can make it without any complications too (In sha Allah) I know general anesthesia is quite safe (especially for my age and health condition plus I'm getting my procedure done by an experienced ENT surgeon [with 42 years of experience] in a reputed hospital in my city) but still I can't seem to get over my fear. I have this fear that while they give me propofol everything will suddenly go all black and it scares me. Though the anesthesialogist examined my mouth and said I have 'adequate mouth opening' and what appears to be a normal airway) but what if something goes wrong like if they have difficulty putting the breathing tube in time? Will I die as I won't be breathing on my own, how long can a person breathe on his own after being given general anesthesia? Also I read that anesthesia is nothing like sleep it's more like a coma and that freaked me out so much. What if I never return from coma? Is that a possibility? I read in news about a French footballer (Jean Pierre Adams) in 1982 went for a routine knee surgery and slipped into coma due anesthesia error and stayed in vegetative for 39 years and then died. I just don't want to embarrass myself or my parents by trying run to away or resist while being taken to the operating room. Is there any way they can calm me down before taking me to the operating room? I've heard versed (Midazolam) helps with anxiety and calms the patient. But my anxiety and fear is severe and I'm afraid it won't have much affect on me. I can't even avoid this surgery as it's severely effecting my hearing by blocking my Eastuchian tube. Thankyou.

[@DrWilliamMiami]

Listen to this podcast--it will help answer some of your questions. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rajFpmqce8usrK8

[@mikito.]

Hey man hope u’r ok now ? Any update ??

[@davidthomaschwclmt5925]

Good stuff thanks

[@Nikolakyspc]

i got some questions 1.will i have control over my self when the anesthesia starts hitting and after i wake up from the surgery? 2.i am going to have a surgery on some kind of,meat? i think inside my nose with prevents me from breathing properly and on my tonsils to remove them because they are infected with pus what place of my body are they going to shoot anesthesia on? 3.when i need to change clothes after the surgery will i need somebody to help me?because i seen many people saying that they couldnt change by themselves. thats it and i am sorry for my bad english

[@carlexus3133]

Have my fav meal ready at the end plz ! I be hungry as heck.

[@Akt4ever]

What about waking up from surgery? I hear that to be a concern for many women. What are the chances that a patient may not wake up? Or I've heard of people choking on the tube that goes down your throat and being half asleep. You addressed that but what about waking up? How long are you under anesthesia for BBL?

[@fireblossom146]

I was wondering how risky it is for overweight patients. i know it can cause more complications but should i really worry about the idea of not waking up? i also have really bad anxiety so i’m extremely scared for my operation. i’m only getting general anesthesia for about an hour and a half to get my wisdom teeth removed.

[@vcxa3859]

I’m getting surgery soon, I haven’t had surgery for 8 years and last time I did, I was injected with anaesthesia and had a freak out so I started wiggling trying to get out and it just hurt more, I was 6.

[@enjoliturner4179]

I am getting surgery in twelve days. This video helps, however, I wish you would of went over the fear of not waking up. that is where my anxiety is coming from. I have never had surgery or been put to sleep before, so, It feels scary.

[@DrWilliamMiami]

It is impossible for you not to wake up after surgery because your body metabolizes the anesthesia. Think of it this way: if you drink three glasses of wine you will feel drunk, but if you stop drinking the wine you will not be drunk forever as your liver metabolizes the alcohol. You will 'sober up'. It is the same with anesthesia. When it is time for you to wake up the anesthesia is stopped and your body metabolizes it and you wake up.

[@enjoliturner4179]

@@DrWilliamMiami thank you. It's a great way of looking at it. I just meant like I'll die during surgery.. Lol. But these videos have helped me to feel a bit better about it. So, thank you! 🙏🙏

[@DrWilliamMiami]

You can never rule out dying, but the chance of a healthy person dying from anesthesia is exceedingly small. I have never seen it and I have been involved in thousands of cases since 1993. Everyone worries about anesthesia but never thinks about dying when getting into a car to drive. Risk of death from driving is many, many, many times greater than death from anesthesia. People worry about flying but in the US you are also many, many, many times more likely to die driving on the way to the airport than during your flight.

[@enjoliturner4179]

@@DrWilliamMiami haha. True. But to be fair, I think about dying every single time I get in the car.. I think about dying WAY TOO MUCH!!!! LOL

[@DrWilliamMiami]

Well that's a separate issue!

[@verlindaadison6906]

I LOVE THE VIDEIO.😊

[@trueanonymous7189]

You forgot to address those who fear that they will not wake up🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@christamensah2465]

😂😂

[@dayanarabautista3613]

Hello Doc. It's my first time having a surgery next week and I have to remove ovarian cyst and uterine polyps, I'm so scared that maybe I can't wake up from general anesthesia

[@cartierwhite_lasvegas]

I need liposuction only on different parts of my body , I don't need fat transfer added to anything , can I avoid going to sleep , but rather a mild calming medicine ?

[@detroitnique4465]

VERY informative! How long does a patient have to discontinue the drug Suboxone prior to surgery? The patient consultant at 305 told me a month however I know suboxone takes longer than a month to deplete from your system. Thank you so much for this!

[@jaisreeram1986]

Thursday im undergoing laproscopic hysterectomy im too scared . Scared about OT room eqipments beep sound .please pray for me

[@DrWilliamMiami]

Elective surgery is very, very safe. The beeps are there for your safety!! Godspeed.