Fear of Going to Sleep: The Risk of General Anesthesia

One of the most common fears of those considering cosmetic surgery is being put to sleep by general anesthesia. Dr. Robert Sigal of the Austin-Weston Center explains how safe general anesthesia actually is and what the Austin-Weston Center does to make sure patients are comfortable during their procedures.
📌 Questions addressed during this video:
• What are the risk associated with general anesthesia?
• What is the best practice when administering general Anesthesia?
• Why should patients be put under general anesthesia for cosmetic surgery?
• What health factors put you at risk while under general anesthesia?
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[@personal2not]

Whoever sees this comment, do not worry at all!! I have the worst anxiety/panic disorder and I was freaked out. Doesn’t matter how worked up you are or think you are. You don’t remember a thing. You can’t even fight it. You don’t even know it’s happening. You just wake up in recovery. Please don’t work yourself up when it’s not necessary at all. Trust me

[@lorenjones2733]

I have to have surgery on my arm in two weeks. Going under has been a fear of mine since I was a kid. I too have panic and anxiety disorder and all I do everyday is worry and fight off panic attacks. I don't want to wake up in the middle of it and be trapped because I've had sleep paralysis and it's terrifying and that was only for a few seconds. I cant imagine for an hour. So many fears. ugh. I'm trying my best to stay positive.

[@lakeysalagrange1220]

Thanks I’m having a bbl on 2/15 I don’t know why I’m worried lol

[@mikesean7382]

yea i gotta have surgery on the 17th im tripping the hell out about getting put under because ive never been under even when they cut my wisdom teeth out i told them i aint wanna be put out

[@HijaDeCristo18]

Your comment gave me peace lol 😂

[@mikesean7382]

@@HijaDeCristo18 it aint bad at all foreal

[@WhereOceansMeeet]

I can jump out of airplanes, go bungee jumping, surround myself with sharks and I am completely fine with that. For some reason though, being put to sleep temporarily scares the shit out of me.

[@Austin-weston]

You're not alone! Many patients have a similar fear but the staff here at Austin-Weston will take great care of you. Give us a call at 703.263.8697 to schedule a free consultation!

[@mariachebbab9309]

I'm actually going to have a surgery soon, and what I'm afraid of is anesthesia.

[@LowEndPCGamer100]

I've always been afraid of the thought of going under without control, I can only assume it's like being hit in the face with a shovel, without the shovel or impact

[@LowEndPCGamer100]

Lol just a follow up, it wasnt near as bad as I thought, I don't even remember going out at all, I was looking around the operating room, and then I woke up and went on home after a half hour

[@aestaeticedits7998]

Mike Faller same I’ve been considering plastic surgery (v-line and rhinoplasty) when I’m able to afford it, hopefully soon, and the general anesthesia scares me more than the actual surgery. I’m scared of going unconscious and becoming paralyzed against my will, losing all control over myself and everything... 😭

[@ghhewwajkkihfbhfxbhhj2803]

Everyone who is scared of anesthesia, I was deathly afraid of this stuff and all it does is make you a little loopy and makes you feel all tingly and then you dont even remember closing your eyes! crazy right? then you are waking up in the recovery room. trust me you’ll be fine.

[@Dhaema09]

Thank you

[@jjmitch3]

How long does it feel like when your are “asleep”

[@neskid26]

Ghhew everyone reacts to Anaesthesia different you should know that!! 'Trust me you'll be fine' is ignorant to say.

[@Jers]

@@jjmitch3 dunno if im late, but I got out of surgery yesterday, and it felt like I slept for few minutes

[@ShammarPrincess]

@@neskid26 he was just trying to make fearful people feel better calm down.

[@richardhanson8776]

I’ve gone under general anesthesia three times over the years, another end of this month. Anesthesia doesn’t worry me one bit, it’s the medical bills that I worry about.

[@redwanulislam6716]

you make me not scare of it . thank you

[@elnoruego6854]

Had a surgery two weeks ago to remove my appendix, my biggest fear for the entire thing was having to postpone my exams, I'm grateful for living in Norway, after a week's stay, an operation and lots of medicine, the total bill stood at 0. Walked out of the hospital, and no costs were discussed ever. I was not afraid at all to go under anaesthesia, and my expectations were correct. I remember when they injected it, no counting was done but I peacefully fell "asleep" and it felt like I woke instantly, on the bed, on my way to the wake up room. Everything was fine, I had to puke after the anesthesia, but otherwise the experience was pleasing.

[@Mahnoor-ex5zh]

@postivityhappiness456 happiness how was your experience

[@Comeandgetyousome]

😂🤣

[@JullianLue]

Lol

[@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

[@tazcalifornia]

If any of you are watching this before a surgery, let me tell you! It isn't that bad! I was nervous going to surgery but it happens soooo fast. I remember being given the drugs to put me to sleep and I just woke up seconds after. It's literally just like falling asleep... But with medical help. Y'all should feel safe having experienced doctors !

[@tazcalifornia]

@Andrew Ramirez trust me man, you'll be 100% fine. Watch, you'll watch this again sometime saying it wasn't so bad. Hope the surgery goes well!

[@AbhiJeet-hz2eq]

So even if a patient tries to stay awake he won’t be able to do? Like I wud just blackout no matter how hard I try to keep eyes ipe

[@tazcalifornia]

@@AbhiJeet-hz2eq yeah I tried to stay awake as much as I could but no you can't fight it. It's impossible. I was told to count back from 15 and got to 9 and didn't remember anything after that. But it's so quick, I woke up seconds after when it was a 5 hour surgery.

[@Mahnoor-ex5zh]

@@tazcalifornia after how much time you woke up after anasthesia

[@sophiaerickson5147]

thank you thank you thank you for making this video!!! i'm terrified of going under, i wont even use laughing gas at the dentist because i don't like my abilities to be altered into what someone wants me to feel. Even though i was so triggered and almost cried throughout this whole video i really appreciate it.

[@Austin-weston]

We're glad to hear our video has made a difference for you! Are there any other topics you'd like us to cover in future videos?

[@mrsNetty34]

I was scared but it was funny because I remember being in the or and next thing I remember waking up in the recovery room.

[@Messi-102]

I mean it’s not scary my man

[@katiestrough2747]

I’m having surgery with general anesthesia tomorrow morning. I’m glad I decided to watch a few videos as to what/how it works. I actually feel calmer and less anxious.

[@Mahnoor-ex5zh]

@@katiestrough2747 how it went??

[@saikatsam1908]

@@katiestrough2747 how are you?

[@ItsViolaRose]

Yeah it sucks because they make you sit there panicking for 2 hours literally just put me out the minute I show up lol

[@TdlsbCAIz]

I have to go down on general anesthesia this morning!! I'll report back once it's all done Edit, had the operation yesterday morning and god was i nervous.. Good thing is it was done in a blink of an eye, you really don't notice a thing, I did dream but I believe it must have been in the recovery room. Honestly if you're going to be put down on general anesthesia, try not to worry about it too much, it'll all be done as soon as you know it without even realising It's been done

[@trice2231]

Done ?

[@jordanbrennan1299]

I am afraid of not waking back up

[@ultimatefirecracker1486]

You will wake up lol they give you the right amount plus you won’t even notice closing your eyes I went under anesthesia twice and tried for fun staying awake but I just got blacked out.. Tbh with you the feeling isn’t like sleeping it’s like your gone unconscious basically the feeling when you didn’t exist..

[@mirasingh7428]

@@ultimatefirecracker1486 hello... Actually I will have my genioplasty and rhinoplasty together in October... I really want to go for the surgery But I saw videos regarding intubation and extubation... Now I feel like crying.. I don't know what to do :-(

[@ultimatefirecracker1486]

meera Choudhary don’t worry it’s literally like time doesn’t exist you’ll wake up right after, but literally I went under it at 8 AM and woke up at 12 PM.

[@ultimatefirecracker1486]

meera Choudhary everything will be alright surgeons are very nice too you they won’t put you under if you’re feeling not okay in your spirit. Or you can ask them to not tell you that’s honestly the best thing to do if you’re scared.

[@accio_hufflepuff3274]

I’m afraid of the “going to sleep” part

[@lisalaunius7389]

Mask/gas anesthesia for a breast biopsy was terrifying. I delayed a colonoscopy for 15 years to avoid any type of anesthesia. I got through that and now have a knee replacement coming up.

[@pallavisreetambraparni6995]

I have had six major surgeries and six times i have been put under general anesthesia. i am a teetotallar. i don't drink, i don't smoke, i don't do drugs, and I am a vegetarian. but let me tell you, it still scares me every time general anesthesia is mentioned for surgery. it's a lot to process and understand because you never know what will happen. i have been lucky really to have a really good team of anesthesiologists and surgeons working on me each time i have had to have surgery. they have made me feel so comfortable.

[@IAMdevilwomen]

I have surgery coming up on the 23rd of this month and it's not the surgery that scares me, it's being put under, to the point of when I get into the OR, it triggers a severe panic attack and the fight or flight response...it's 18 days away now but I'm already freaking out about it

[@daddys4skin646]

IAMdevilwomen bro you don’t even know what happens you will see you just pass out

[@Vallkeri]

I have surgery the same day! I’m more nervous now that it’s less than 48 hours away.

[@Austin-weston]

Many patients express anxiety over this so you're not alone! In the 40 years we've been practicing we have never had a serious complication caused by anesthesia. Part of the reason for that is because cosmetic surgical procedures are elective. Those at a higher risk for complications regarding anesthesia will have prior health issues and if our doctors determine you're not healthy enough to operate on, they won't. We take our commitment to our patients' health seriously and take extraordinary precautions to ensure their safety. As long as you are completely open and honest with your surgeon and the staff about your health history, you will be taken care of.

[@skinnygirlfatappetite1376]

IAMdevilwomen how was your surgery?

[@sirenix4453]

How did it go?

[@prjay645]

Today is November 2, 2021. I had my first surgery on Monday, November 3, 2021. It was my first time being "put under." I was a bit anxious before. They got me to my prep room, hooked me up on the IV, and began to do paperwork. The time came for the anesthesiologist to come and administer the "happy juice." He began asking me questions and I thought he hadn't given me the drug yet. I remember answering the first question, then waking up in the recovery room asking for Darth Vader - "where is Darth Vader?" LOLOL! I would do it all again, for something that I needed to be put to sleep for.

[@olmec_____5536]

Now I totally see why people are scared of going under and being out of control. I had a cyst behind my ear, and the doctor arranged for me to have surgery and go under anesthesia to remove it, even though looking back, I never really wanted to have surgery nor did I need it, he kind of just persuaded me to do so since my insurance would cover it. Before surgery I was told they would make the incision behind the ear to prevent scarring ofcourse, but when I woke up the doctor informed me he decided to make the incision from the front and cut off nearly half of my earlobe in the process; mind you he did this without my permission while I was unconscious with no control over the situation, and now I'm stuck with half an earlobe, and a nasty scar to go with it. I've never felt so used and disrespected in my entire life. So be careful people and always question everything that happens in a hospital, dont let them take advantage of you for profiting reasons and scar your body in the process

[@accio_hufflepuff3274]

That’s horrible! I am honestly watching this video to ease myself because I’m terrified of being put under, but professionals in charge of your health shouldn’t do stuff like that...

[@olmec_____5536]

@@accio_hufflepuff3274 just get a doctor you can trust, I got unlucky

[@maybeiam3367]

Should have sued

[@olmec_____5536]

@@maybeiam3367 i waited too long, didnt realize i could sue until my statued of limitations had expired 😠 so evil what that doctor did to me, learned my lesson, dont trust doctors lmao

[@beastmaster0934]

That doctor deserves to be fired.

[@adriannamarie01_]

Back in 2017 when I went to the hospital and turned out I needed my gallbladder removed I was terrified of the thought of going under. It had been years since my last surgery at the time so the thought of surgery and going to sleep scared me. But my gallbladder surgery went very well. I also have a shunt. During my gallbladder surgery somehow I ended up also needing a brand new shunt which is a long story. My shunt ended up either not working or perhaps leaking fluid so I during those times I went from back to the hospital to back home. I ended up having a total of 5 surgeries. Not in one day though. I was in very good hands. I loved my doctors and the nurses I had were fantastic. All surgeries went just fine. 👍🏽

[@mirasingh7428]

Hey Adrianna Is general anaesthesia safe Plzz ans

[@user51399]

Iam glad😘

[@ss-mm7zo]

I'm afraid of them thinking I'm out...asleep, but I'm not. The paralyzing agent makes it where you can't move...at all, not even your toe, but your mind is fully aware and conscious, so you're awake, feeling every cut every everything..its like locked in Syndrome..im terrified and have had surgeries several times.

[@denbondombe6640]

I get quite anxious sometimes before I have an anaesthetic but they call the Propofol penguin milk. I get anxious first but as soon as they push it in I relax a little bit and when it kicks in, I am no longer anxious anymore. Then I wake up. If you're worried, please don't be. I am sure it will be fine 😊

[@Rue100]

Not a need to worry at all....the risks are EXTREMELY LOW..

[@lporter7094]

Thank you My 6 year old has treatment that he will be put to sleep for tomorrow this helped ease my worries about anesthesia

[@user51399]

Hey....how's your kid now??? Did everything go well??

[@leeahburgin1259]

My dad went under Anesthesia for a back operation. He was absolutely fine and he had to go to the hospital on his own and we were all worried but he was totally fine. The first thing he said when he rang us as he was being wheeled out was “I’m iron man tha knows” and if anybody has seen the typical Yorkshire video on KZbin that will make you laugh we was in hysterics and relief that all went well. Here I am with my anxiety disorder panicking about an impacted canine surgery on both sides and it’s literally 3 months away! I’m so scared of being under the anaesthetic. I’m only 17 and I’ve never had anything like this. I have an extreme fear of hospitals even being in the car park makes me panic. I think the worst is going to happen with everything. I just hope and pray that all will be okay and reading everyone’s stories is the only comfort for me. And I hope sharing the story of my 52 year old dad comforts you all too!

[@patriciat2702]

As someone who was absolutely terrified of general anesthesia before my first ever surgery (rhinoplasty), I can now confidently say 100% it will be the most pleasant part of your surgery. I didn’t even notice how I fell asleep and when they woke me up already I was super pissed because I wanted some more of that good sleep 😂 No dreams, nothing just peaceful, great sleep. The only thing that brought some discomfort was the recovery and it wasn’t even as close as bad as I imagined thanks to the painkillers. Honestly, the most unpleasant part was them drawing my blood for the tests before the surgery😂Bottom line is, it will be just fine and over before you know it:) Just be sure to let your doctor/anesthesiologist know you are feeling anxious so they can give you some sadating medication beforehand, just so you don’t have to await for the surgery in anxiety:)

[@silverstone3228]

Have a surgery tomorrow nd all i care isbout s general anesthesia

[@lesliefonseca8605]

How’d it go?

[@silverstone3228]

Lesloooney went ok i made a scandal in the surgery room but it passed😅

[@mirasingh7428]

@@silverstone3228 hello How was ur surgery ?? Was general anaesthesia safe ? I will have my genioplasty and rhinoplasty together in October But I m scared

[@mirasingh7428]

@@alinkawatts9268 hello Alina... I will also have my rhinoplasty along wid genioplasty in October.... I have a crooked nose ... Sometimes I feel like crying....:-(

[@mirasingh7428]

@@alinkawatts9268 thanks for replying... So are u satisfied wid ur results ?

[@lauca6969]

What about anesthesia awareness? Maybe not risk of life , but I know many people who were aware during surgery but couldnt move or talk to tell the doctors. They now suffer psychological effects .

[@vincentcorleone4951]

Cool story bro. 1/10000 people may be feel that situation. Your friends? 3? So you have 30000 friends? 😄😄 U r just a paranoid dumb. Go to your box

[@heiltecn9ne]

Not quite how that works bud 😂

[@jjmitch3]

Dude I’m epileptic and have restless leg syndrome I can’t afford to ever have a surgery

[@lauca6969]

@@vincentcorleone4951 you ignoramus. The number you mention would only be reported cases . I know 4 people it happened to , only 1 of them reported it to their doctor. Stats only work if people are reporting them, so shove them up your loose butthole. Try to work on grammar and english before you come at me with spanglish little fool.

[@lauca6969]

@@heiltecn9ne not quite how what works ? Anesthesia awareness? 🤦‍♂️ its a fact moron.

[@xyriella]

ahh, i have to have surgery because i have an infected cyst on my stomach. i don't know whether i'm afraid of the anesthesia or the surgery as a whole. i've been under general anesthesia before when i was 9 and it literally just felt like a nap, so i'm not sure why i'm freaking out. my anxiety just gets the best of me over the littlest things.

[@sabrinaaini4648]

Yo same went under when I was 9 but I’m 17 now and I’m terrified of dying lol

[@sarahfox3880]

I'm terrified i dont know if its a reaction to the medication or not but as soon as the medication hits my veins my body goes into a full blown panic attack and i start to fight it...

[@nateharrison7442]

You just weren't ready thats all

[@Xeno_of_Luyten]

Reading the comments asking for replies and receiving none, is kind of nerve-racking. 1 in 100 000 still sounds pretty high even though that is lower than dying in a road accident.

[@thebiggsfix6987]

I've been under twice 1st time took 6 hrs to wake me up 2nd I woke up but could not breath and then blacked out I have an upcoming surgery im shorting bricks

[@melissabrill8367]

I had a tubal and when I was coming up I had a vagal spasm.. I heard the doctor say they were going to loose me ... I'm so scared of any surgery now . 😭😭😭

[@ariixxlovexx]

What if you don’t wake up and you die that’s what I’m scared of I’m not tryna die at 19

[@danieloconnell6306]

I have been put under general anesthesia for orthopedic surgery

[@ohmymarbles]

I have to get put to sleep for an mri because last time I panicked too much and couldn't do it, and its tomorrow and im very nervous but thank you for this video :)

[@user51399]

Hey ....so how the surgery went??? Are u ok now

[@ohmymarbles]

@@user51399 yes yes all good! it wasn't really surgery lol but suprise! I got a metal heart monitor! implanted in my chest! did not expect it because I was not told but hey hey its all good now :D

[@IAMdevilwomen]

I have a upcoming foot surgery dec 9th, doesn't help to suffer from stranger anxiety either...go from 1 strange person touching me to being wheeled into a room full of them, I had a total meltdown last time and freaked out once I hit the OR...so this upcoming surgery is already causing panic attacks but it needs to be done..am nervous AF!!

[@urmom4049]

I'm having anesthesia soon, (it's literally the night before-) and I'd hate to say something weird in front of my parents-- and it's just a scary in general 👁👄👁💅 Edit: I mentioned Danganronpa to my mom😃👍

[@lilpeppa9706]

Chihiro Fujisaki right- i gotta in 3 days 😭😭

[@urmom4049]

lil peppa oh no-- good luck qwq

[@lilpeppa9706]

Chihiro Fujisaki bye i didn’t die😔😔😔💔💔

[@user51399]

Hey how it went??? Iam scared can u lemme know

[@positivevibes9245]

They gave me sum medication to help me relax...hell I was HIGH as a kite

[@kl4306]

It’s 12 midnight got surgery in morning having plate put in my hand scared and can’t sleep at the thought of not waking back until 😅

[@tippyt8586]

im absolutely terrified to get my wisdom teeth out tmrw because of the anesthesia. and im not usually scared for stuff like that, id rather give a presentation in highschool again.. and i hated those. id rather tell the class 3 things about myself. UGHHH

[@philholmes3905]

How did it go?

[@tippyt8586]

@@philholmes3905 Good! I didnt even remember falling asleep!

[@positivevibes9245]

I was TERRIFIED because It was my 1st surgery n I was afraid I wasn't gonna wake uo

[@beamerboy6669]

May 3rd I am having anesthesia for my torn ACL I’m 19 and scared I won’t wake up I’m scared everyday cause I know it’s coming up 😨

[@nateharrison7442]

Hey man how did it go im going through the same situation and need advice

[@beamerboy6669]

@@nateharrison7442 bro I remember everything it wasn’t a blur like most say it. They made me quite comfortable talking as they injected me and put a mask then before I knew it I accepted it then fell asleep. It’s pretty quick then woke up in another room lol with my mom by my side. I wasn’t confused or anything. It’s way less scary once your there trust me

[@nateharrison7442]

@@beamerboy6669 thank you this really helps

[@jc9876]

I’m going to get a sleeve gastrectomy and I’m scared

[@tonihudson8118]

It helps to know more on this…..thank you so much for sharing..

[@sdmiii1102]

I have to get a Pilonidal Cyst removed tomorrow. And I’m panicking about anesthesia cause I’ve never been put under.

[@sowmindful1501]

How are you doing? Did it go okay? Not quite as scary as expected I hope.

[@sdmiii1102]

@@sowmindful1501 yup I’m alive and well

[@petergendy3399]

I hope that you are in my Country you have eased my mind a lot . I have a liposuction & inmode bodytite on my abdomen & chest & i am really scared from the anesthesia . I told my Dr to numb me through the local anesthesia but he told me that he will work on a big area which is not suitable for the local method . I don’t know what to do ? He told me that he can use the local solution but i have to be ready to switch to the general anesthesia .

[@lakeysalagrange1220]

How’d it go I’m having a bbl 2/15

[@TheMargo09]

I'm going on 22 November 2022 for open surgery and anesthesia, although it scares me a bit because will I survive. I do smoke 🤷 but I haven't heard of anyone dying under anesthesia from smoking because of? I understood that smoking only slows down the healing of wounds. I am 40 years old. Exercising before surgery may keep you in good shape 🤷.

[@AndreiOne95]

I'm still scared 😭

[@KatJ3st]

I'm afraid of Propofol nightmares during and post op depression - and hot flashes. They neglect to tell you about the chances of that happening. As it happens rather alot more than they claim.

[@smitdizz420]

You’re not gonna have propofol nightmares unless your on propofol for an extended time like being on a vent for days, getting it for a procedure or before induction of general won’t do it. I am an RN who works in surgery

[@KatJ3st]

Hate to break it to you honey, it happened. I felt emotionally shakey for a 5 days after too. That part reminded me of an illicit drug hangover! The damn post op nurse asked me if I was Bipolar. She freaked me right out too🙈🙉🙊

[@darciewillmington1865]

i smoke and i’m scared i will die

[@Jers]

I had a surgery yesterday, and for some reason, I enjoyed anesthesia a lot. One thing however I'd like to is, my brother was outside the operation room and he heard me cry. Is that a normal thing? Because its quite embarrassing lol

[@leprechaun8067]

Yes I was under general anaesthetic 5 days ago and I cried so hard that night, I was shaking from crying so much.

[@amiraayachi5721]

@@leprechaun8067 you cried while sleeping or after?

[@aliyawelton]

Crying is a normal emotion even off of anesthesia? lmao

[@paultuley3305]

Its really a coma, not sleep I believe?

[@airbus_a320neo]

Yes you are in a coma

[@davidanderson7093]

I’m about to go under GA for a rhinoplasty and I’m not going to lie, it worries me! I’m a 39 year old male in good health, I have had a GA before with no problems, however, I hate the thought of relinquishing control. I take diazepam as prescribed by my doctor from time to time for anxiety and really want to take a dose the morning of the GA which I am told would be fine, however, I do worry that it could compromise my safety; my blood pressure averages around 115/65 (with a heart rate of around 50bpm), although I have seen the bottom number in the high 50’s. Im worried that the diazepam could affect my blood pressure and so could the anaesthetic and cause complications. Am I overthinking this? I know you can’t provide medical advice or instructions, I’m just looking for an off-the-record opinion before discussing this with my anaesthetist…

[@aliciamaria4028]

You’re worrying way too much just get the surgery you’ll be fine

[@cddddy1969]

Can someone just explain anesthesia simple and plain like it's like a light switch being turned off and back on or when u count 10 someone is waking you up. All this shit about you're knocked out, etc... Scare the shit of me!

[@shaniced8075]

Is it normal when they tell you to breath, they can't do it for you? Is this the way they wake us from anastasia?

[@thursdayplurbonym-boyporri8921]

i'm getting anesthesia in an hour, i'm so scared aaa

[@user51399]

Hey so how did it went plz tell me cuz i have to do the same in 10 days and iam shit scared🥶

[@dddottir5935]

I have surgery on friday and I’m so scared of the anesthesia:(((

[@Rue100]

Don't be you will be just fine...im having surgery in November no worries at all

[@dddottir5935]

R J. I HAD MY SURGERY! Two weeks ago. I mean... the anesthesia wasn’t that bad? it was an epidural one and it hurted just a little and i was okay after two hours lol

[@Rue100]

@@dddottir5935 see you were fine lol ...thank God 😊

[@julialownsbery4302]

Alright so I have to get my gallbladder removed on January 5th (like every other woman in my family) I could care less about things being shoved inside of me. I’m just horrified about the anesthesia. Specifically, not waking back up.

[@Melissa-rb6ct]

Did you wake up?

[@julialownsbery4302]

@@Melissa-rb6ct yes, lol I’m very much alive

[@Melissa-rb6ct]

@@julialownsbery4302 how was the anesthesia? Did you wake up during surgery or have any complications

[@julialownsbery4302]

@@Melissa-rb6ct I didn’t wake up during surgery. All I remember was waking up in the recovery room and having a nurse say my name. I was under for almost 3 hours but it feels like you just blink and then you’re awake again. I did had to spend a night in the hospital but that’s because my gallbladder was infected. Didn’t have anything to do with the anesthesia.

[@Melissa-rb6ct]

@@julialownsbery4302 ty 🤙🏼

[@blanebostock]

I just had four local needles shoved into my gums and felt every f-ing thing as the dentist dug into my gums and pulled out a tooth with the nerves attached. "The infection was too deep for us to numb you out". So you went ahead and tortured me for 15 minutes. I will never trust anesthetic again.

[@nateharrison7442]

That will be bad in the long run how would you get through stuff like that again

[@netclips4k]

Is it safe to be put under general anesthesia for 6-7 hours?

[@melissa3667]

❤️wrist fusion With lilic crest Saturday so fear

[@intoxicviii]

How do you know when you wake up from your nap, that your life is fake or a dream? What? I know the feeling of a pinch or pain is a wake up call. But is that it?

[@aliciamaria4028]

You’re overthinking

[@jesskyy2373]

Can I go under anaesthesia when I sometimes have sleep paralysis ?

[@caden.116]

no bro

[@fctryoffetsh39]

Thanks

[@kitkat261]

I have to get it for wisdom tooth removal, I'm so nervous

[@ceyciemateo9411]

What if you are allergic

[@Austin-weston]

During your initial consultation, any drug allergies will be reviewed and we will find a surgical and anesthetic plan that fits you as an individual.

[@haileyvaught8555]

I’m getting my adenoids removed tomorrow and I’m really scared that my tongue will block my throat and I won’t be able to breatheeeee, help

[@mirasingh7428]

Hey How was the procedure ?

[@haileyvaught8555]

meera Choudhary it went very well I was stressing for no reason i felt nothing until after it was a little painful but not much if you’re getting them removed don’t stress or worry I promise it’s not as bad as it seems :))

[@mirasingh7428]

@@haileyvaught8555 thank u so much for replying I will have my genioplasty and rhinoplasty together in October But when I saw intubation and extubation procedure..I literally cried

[@haileyvaught8555]

meera Choudhary aw don’t worry about it they’re professionals nothing bad will happen I promise :)) and I think for that you’ll be completely asleep anyways you won’t even know it happened the procedure will seem like it was quick and painless when you wake up other than the pain you may obviously feel afterwards but I would assume they would give you pain meds. When you wake up it feels the same as when you wake up every day in the morning I would say the scariest part is when they put the IV into your vein but even that is quick.

[@mirasingh7428]

@@haileyvaught8555 actually i saw in some videos during extubation people struggle a lot to breath property.... That scared me the most....:-(

[@RodCine]

Can you wake up people that are already in a coma because of anesthesia?

[@nateharrison7442]

People in comas wake up them selves

[@henrietteweeber3845]

And with a leaking in the hart

[@Austin-weston]

All four of our board-certified doctors and our team of medical professionals take pre-existing medical conditions extremely seriously and will determine if such a condition will put the patient at risk during general anesthesia. Yo can rest assured that you will be taken care of with the utmost care here at Austin-Weston.

[@chazmichael7967]

Have that girl administer my anesthesia wearing that and I won't give a shit.

[@ihateeverything63fu]

Well due to my Misophonia, I’ll be clicking out after only 11 seconds. Fuck my life I guess

[@michael.imv.8989]

Go check out....king dental house he's a really good doctor he even won 🏆 rewards

[@marks6663]

I would love to go to sleep, and not wake up.

[@jwjw5412]

no mate, hope your not suicidal

[@candywalker4499]

Mark S its not wise to speak while the brain is sleeping !

[@jinchey]

Talk to someone, you're not alone 😊

[@CoectSolutions]

Lalaforreal Forrealforreal or maybe permanent coma ?

[@crystal4628]

Stop that

[@cereal4u]

My doctor told me there’s a chance of loss of life

[@Austin-weston]

There will always be a risk of injury or death during any surgery but it is important to understand the likelihood of that happening is generally extremely low. Part of the pre-operative process here at Austin-Weston is determining what risks a patient could potentially face and if it is deemed too risky, our doctors will inform the patient and not proceed with the surgery.

[@ultimatefirecracker1486]

That’s why if you’re below the age of 18 your parents have to sign if they want you to go under anesthesia lol 😂

[@MKassa]

If people are actually scared of this, they need some serious help. How can you CHOOSE to go through life being afraid of your owned damned shadow? Get a grip on reality, people. You're wasting your lives if you're constantly afraid of living.

[@missysweetheartcheddargett2582]

💉🎁🧬🧠✍️🥰

[@davidanderson7093]

I’m about to go under GA for a rhinoplasty and I’m not going to lie, it worries me! I’m a 39 year old male in good health, I have had a GA before with no problems, however, I hate the thought of relinquishing control. I take diazepam as prescribed by my doctor from time to time for anxiety and really want to take a dose the morning of the GA which I am told would be fine, however, I do worry that it could compromise my safety; my blood pressure averages around 115/65 (with a heart rate of around 50bpm), although I have seen the bottom number in the high 50’s. Im worried that the diazepam could affect my blood pressure and so could the anaesthetic and cause complications. Am I overthinking this? I know you can’t provide medical advice or instructions, I’m just looking for an off-the-record opinion before discussing this with my anaesthetist…

[@aliyawelton]

You and I are the exact same in this.

[@aliyawelton]

I do believe we are overthinking tho.