How Long Can You Fight Me?

[@littlepoolefam3]

Dude, you would be an amazing next-door neighbor to have. I love that you are sharing and educating people like this. It is obvious that you care about people.

[@MedicalSecrets]

Thank you for the kind comments! 🙏 that's very kind of you

[@ananousous]

He's got too much rizz, your relationship wouldn't be safe... give me my mum back, doc

[@defaultname7685]

Idk man he seems kind of sociopathic with the way he talks in this vid

[@toyyatoy]

@@MedicalSecretsry to hijack comment but I’ve wondered about this since I was a kid, how come I always wake up fully cognizant, capable, ready to go, bonus question, why do recovery nurses always get so mad when you don’t let them help you with private stuff! Mind you not belligerent just, naw I’m good I’ll dress myself, or oh, not allowed to go to actual bathroom, I’ll just wait then until I am. Edit: I just saw part where we wake up prior to recovery, is thatttt the part where people act goofy? I suspect it’s do to my mindset, I am single with a lot of responsibilities, and I’m a very private person, so I know I need to get up and go and continue to be self sufficient as soon as possible, it’s my biggest fear to be awake while anyone’s doing anything with my body, so once I’m awake I need to be cognizant and capable (is my mindset on it)

[@toyyatoy]

@@defaultname7685😂🤣😂 I’d be more concerned about the commenter envisioning if him as a neighbor, that’s so odd 😂

[@bettyweimer394]

I am 80 yrs old and have been under many times! I am learning things I did not know! What a wonderful communicator you are! Thank you!!❤️❤️

[@sl4983]

You're amazing and you're brave Betty!

[@darlenericotta]

I really enjoy your videos. Thank you for your information. I wish I knew more of this during my last surgeries.

[@DanielFernandez-jv7jx]

As an RN, I would like to thank you for your commitment to patient education. In the particular circumstances of surgical medicine and peri-operative care, this is not usually the case. As an RN I understand just how busy things get, and how pressed for time all the members of the team can be, but surgeons, anesthesiologist and nurses, could do exactly what you are doing here and simply refer their patients to some online videos. They could even have subtitles for non-English speakers. It would be a relatively small sacrifice in time, ensure better informed consent and ultimately save time. Thank you for setting the example! Daniel

[@GingerNinja1]

21 yrs in the field of nursing & couldn't agree more!

[@jacquieclark6350]

You didn't answer My question!!!!! You must have answer someone else question who watches videos? Or Someone who speaks non-English language? Nowhere did you attempt to answer My question!!! I am for getting knowledge!! But when someone asks you a question that they are worried about & you think they would answering the question. But not giving information for the person who asked the question is. Gee!!!

[@GingerNinja1]

@@jacquieclark6350 Who are you talking to? If you have a question for him you should leave it on the main comment thread.

[@jacquieclark6350]

NO THANK YOU!!!

[@racingfan]

@@jacquieclark6350 🤔🤔🙄🙄🤓🤓🤓🤓

[@rbird3766]

I woke up at the beginning of endoscopy to shoving the tube down my throat. I couldn't breathe, was choking and thought the doc was trying to kill me. I was only given versed and apparently not enough. It was called awake sedation. One should be completely out for endoscopy. It was the most horrible panic I felt in my entire life.

[@PURDY_POISON]

I've had about 12 of those. They knock me out!!

[@KirisutonoNeko]

Yikes! You don’t happen to have red hair, do you? I know a redhead who woke up during a surgery, and I recently read that studies do actually show evidence that redheads need more anesthesia than others.

[@PURDY_POISON]

@@KirisutonoNeko yes I have red hair. And yes they have to give me more. I fact, I tell them they'll have to!!

[@oranseay2559]

@@PURDY_POISON They have to do thee exact same thing with me

[@kristiwetsel9531]

I went through one awake because they maxed me out on versed and demerol , so I just dealt with it a half hour later I passed out 😡 I believe they've changed it since then .. here they did anyways

[@acadian71]

I wish every doctor was like you! The more we know the less scared we are :) Thanks for all you do!! Your patients are so lucky :)

[@elainezdollz]

Absolutely correct about how you wake up! Many years ago previous to my two kidney transplants and 6 other surgeries I was petrified of being put to sleep and woke up agitated and horrible. Well one time a nurse said to me the way you go under is the way you wake up. Do not fight it ( which I used to do). I listened and now I “welcome” the anesthesia. I’ve trained myself to think like this and I always wake up fine.

[@MedicalSecrets]

What a POWERFUL story that is applicable to SO many domains in life (even outside the OR)! I need to do a video on this!

[@Rebecca-1111]

I do the samething. I picture myself at home in bed going to sleep for the night.

[@axelcampbell5669]

Great advice, I will try this in a month when I go under for the first time for gynaecomastia surgery

[@MonicaHelton]

Thank you for your videos. I am having gastric sleeve surgery in August. Two days before Thanksgiving I landed in a progressive care unit with two blood clots in each lung, rapid heart rate, afib, and congestive heart failure. I am in long term rehab in a nursing home. With all that has happened your videos are doing a great job helping me to get ready for surgery. I wish you were my doctor. Thank you!

[@randomheadful7190]

I’ve had 17 surgeries. This is really empowering and good to know before you go under.

[@KirisutonoNeko]

11:11 In my most recent sedation experience I truly didn’t wake up until in the recovery room. My spouse told me later that I took longer than they expected to wake up, not waking even after they shook me and slapped my cheeks. But! They went away and left me alone for a while, which meant I got to wake up to my lovely spouse’s face hovering over mine after having apparently given me true love’s kiss before I awakened. That’ll be a favorite memory forever. ❤️

[@MedicalSecrets]

Thank you for sharing that story! How was the rest of your recovery?

[@KirisutonoNeko]

@@MedicalSecrets The rest of recovery went just fine. No problems.

[@Msgot2kids]

I woke up in recovery room and totally panicked. Apparently screamed I've been kidnapped and tried running off. I didn't get completely off the bed before the nurses arrived. Thank goodness they did get to me fast as I just had a complete foot reconstruction.

[@torydz]

That happened on the final episode of "Everybody Loves Raymond". He didn't come to as quickly as they thought and they spent the entire episode being freaked out about it (plus, they tried to hide it from Marie).

[@gwortman3515]

Very sweet experience

[@terrieseverson6346]

As a first time watcher I was riveted to every word . Being in the healthcare field enabled me to understand quite a bit in terms of our bodies interactions with medications, stress, and mental health. I immediately subscribed to your channel and looking forward to absorbing useful information each time. I turned 80 last week and for me I’ll never be too old to stop learning . Thank you for taking the time to educate myself and others with proven facts.🧐

[@rosemaryfall1744]

After knee replacement surgery, I woke up in postop and there were 2 nurses. One working the pain meds and the other holding my hand. I said to them Have you heard about Jeremiah 29:11? I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, to give you a future and a hope. And then the pain meds kicked in and I was out. This was the only thing I remember after I woke up in my room. I asked my pastor why I did that. And he said the Holy Spirit must have wanted you to say this and it just bubbled out of you. I hope my story blessed someone here. Every time I’ve had surgery, I pray for the staff and I know the Lord is with me and I am not afraid. He gives the peace that passes understanding. God bless you Dr. 😊

[@uppitywoman3647]

I woke up under anesthesia. My body was paralyzed. I couldn't take a breathe, move, or talk or see. But I did hear everything. Everything that was said, I heard. I could feel tugging but no pain.

[@kathleenlangenbacher4407]

I just love listening to you Dr K. I have learned so much. I had endoscopy in February and a colonoscopy 3 weeks ago. The anesthesiologists were so different…the colonoscopy anesthesiologist was amazing. He reminded me of you. Thank you!

[@barbararingley8032]

I woke up during my stomach bypass surgery 20 years ago and stuck my hand into the surgical site. Needless to say the surgeon was furious and yelled to get me back under. Yes I am a redhead and drs still don't want to believe that it makes a difference. I am having total hip replacement in 3 weeks and am really scared. Too many times I wake up and have injured myself. I am requesting a consult with the anesthesiologist after watching your video!

[@YochevedDesigns]

A friend of mine woke up during liposuction. Not full on general anesthesia, but "twilight sedation". Fortunately, she didn't seem to feel any pain, but later on the nurses told her that she was flirting with the doctor, and telling naughty jokes. Apparently she was hilarious, and it was like having stand up comedy in the operating theater. 😂

[@orhanetiz5186]

Dr., my name is Orhan and both my brother and his son are anesthesiologists! My brother has been one for 30 years and my nephew is doing his residency at Stanford where he played football with Andrew Luck. I have to say that what you guys do is incredible! I wanted to say I love watching you and learning exactly what and how you do things! I am totally in awe of your professionalism and knowledge of medicine.

[@niccoleshrider9794]

I am a 51 yr old female. When I was 20, and 8 months 1 week pregnant with my first child, while driving I blacked out behind the wheel. I hit a tree head on at 45 mph. I do not actually remember the wreck. Jaws of life were used to extract me. I was told later that I was pinned between the steering wheel and seat. My baby boy was pushed up under my ribs(thankfully). I was to go to emergency surgery for cesarean section and exploratory surgery as they suspected internal bleeding.I do not remember waking upexcept for one breif moment, when someone said,"whatever you do, don't swallow!" Apparently I also told the doctor to take the baby first, that I was 20, but he had not even had a chance to live yet.I am happy to report that we both lived through the ordeal! That was in march of 1992, since then I have become a grandmother!

[@Brenda5060]

I’ve had a couple operations but as i was a heath care and worked in a hospital I knew many physicians who had a great sense of humor including Anesthiogist that knew me, so having my surgery I think my sense of humor kept me pretty calm and told the Anesthiogist I’m not going to sleep I have insomnia. I was out.😂 💤 Great video, great sense humor.

[@MedicalSecrets]

The right application of context-sensitive humor is powerful!

[@catiewalsh1758]

I had a similar situation with my last surgery. I use to work at the hospital in surgery where I was having my surgery so I picked my anesthesiologist that happened to be a friend. He wanted to give me a full dose of versed but I was very adamant that I didn't want it at all. I told him from past experience it makes me super sleepy and then I wont be able to rest later at night. Lol My friend convinced into a "baby" dose of versed.

[@arbonneladyTN]

@@MedicalSecrets I have had several operations in my life. One of the funniest was after my 2nd surgery for WPW I was being wheeled into an elevator to recovery, two additional orderlies walked into the elevator at the same time and said “oh look, there’s SUPER Women” I really woke up and said “Say what?” I learned that it took 5 people to hold me down , I was fighting them all, until they could fix what ever they gave me that must have been wrong😉 I am a happy, loving & laughter type person, but there I guess the buried “fighting Irish” part of me came out. (I blame my Irish dad!). I’m only 5’6”, and a mom of 4… not a “Ring fighter” as the guys claim I was!😂

[@dazedbydogs]

I had surgery when I was 18, and FOUGHT the anesthesia hard. This was an outpatient surgery and I was not in a hospital. After I was fully awake, the anesthesiologist came to me and told me NOT to fight the anesthesia because it could cause a stroke. Since then, I look at surgery like a really good nap. That has helped a lot.

[@MedicalSecrets]

That's a very empowering story, I'm going to discuss that on the future live stream, maybe later today!

[@emmel4fun]

I didn't know people tried to fight it until this video. How do you do that? Just curious, not planning to do it myself.

[@FatherDuck80]

They’re literally endangering your life and they won’t tell you. Did you know they’re not supposed to used Propofol if your allergic to eggs or can’t have a flu shot? Did you know there’s no reversing agent for it? That’s how dangerous it is and when they use fentanyl with it you run a higher risk of dying on the table. These doctors are butchers. Lawyer up people. File criminal charges. Ask questions all of them. Do real back ground checks on all the nurses , doctors , surgeons and anesthesiologist that you are going to use and online reviews don’t cut it. This is your life we’re talking about. This sh-t has been going on long enough.they don’t care about your health they only care about is $$$$$$ and what they can get out of you and I mean literally. IMHO do you due diligence and be safe.

[@crybebebunny]

​​@@emmel4fun with severe anxiety and stress reflex. Trying to stay awake and being head strong. I personally have after my children C-section had a hard time with general anastasia. I had Buy options that hurt so very much, that I had the shakes. I don't have much tolerance for pain so the idea of pain gives me terrible Anxiety. Anxiety can block anestesia.

[@judymorrise]

I LOVE the feeling of going under. I'm always telling the Dr. that too! I guess I like it because I'm permanently sober - with no drink, coffee or drugs . . .

[@TraceElements-ti5ke]

Your so right! Every colonoscopy (conscious sedation), I tell the staff I will make the countdown 10-9-8-7-6-5......I never make it past 10-9. It's amazing to realize that I am not in control at that particular time. I have such admiration for your profession and your personal commitment. I love this channel!

[@antoniod]

Conscious sedation puts me to sleep as well. For some reason they don't seem to use Propofol(not the full dose, anyway)at Beth Israel or Mass General in Boston.

[@eileenweeks1815]

I've had that procedure also and wake up in a lot of pain during and the doctor always saids "hit her again" and I'm out. 😅😅

[@jeancariker911]

I have always been blessed with incredibly kind anesthesiologists. Some have a great sense of humor and we’ve entered the operating room laughing. Soon the different nurses have joined in with the friendly banter, and we are all pulled away from the intensity of an operating room - if only for a few minutes. Thank you for helping all of us understand the mysteries behind the actual process after we’ve slipped away into the unknown. 😊

[@carolynscholze1324]

I appreciate the information you share. I had anesthesia way back in 1978 when I had a C-section and a tubal ligation, and starting losing blood heavily. I woke up and was very sick for hours. Nauseous, so I was very hesitant to have surgery again. Thankfully, over the years, things have changed and I am sure it was a different anesthiologist who was very careful when I had an hysterectomy years later. Thank all of you anesthesiologists. You are brilliant.

[@tinamarienelson8469]

I’m facing surgery now and I have a horrible, unrealistic fear of the anesthesia not working. I’ve had two colonoscopies and woke up during both. I had a detached retina and woke up with metal rods sticking out of my eye. I’m trying to educate myself it to relieve my fear. Thank you for your help!❤❤

[@Pokedawn100]

I wouldn't call it unrealistic if it happened to you 3 times before! Tell them that.

[@PrismosPicks]

Right- I would hope you tell your doctor and most importantly your anesthesiologist about your previous experiences and that of your overwhelming fear of waking during surgery. Best of luck with your upcoming surgery!😇

[@gailhitson7340]

This happens to me. Tell your doctors beforehand, especially your anesthesiologist, and they can run checks on you before cutting. They will also keep a closer eye on your vitals during surgery, which can clue them in to whether you are fully under.

[@antoniod]

You might have gotten moderate sedation rather than general anesthesia.

[@amandaslaw81]

I'd be super calm if you were my anesthesiologist. Super knowledgeable and explains things in great detail Then he says he is a public speaker and that makes a ton of sense! Great video

[@MedicalSecrets]

🙏 thank you!

[@SaraC-us5ky]

At 16 I had a tonsillectomy and I do remember being fine with the operation. Not scared at all and the last thing I remember is counting backwards from 10 or 20. Anyway I’ve really liked the sensation I’ve felt and even the months afterwards I’ve enjoined that experience. No one likes to be operated, and I hated the pain, but a great anesthesiologist, and being relaxed, can make a difference and could be a great experience after all.

[@nondescriptbeing5944]

I’m about to have a surgery so I hope to go in with positive mindset like that

[@ItsMe-ic7on]

Yellows less blood if you're awake during the tonsillectomy.

[@jenniferaustin8362]

Dr Kaveh, you have a great personality for making vlogs! I’m a nurse who is learning much from you!!! Thanks!

[@MedicalSecrets]

Thank you for your service and your comment!

[@rosanyahraus8765]

And doc u r very cute

[@thanks2ugod]

He's taken LoL!

[@valentinapuraci4718]

I had a cervical fusion with bone graft surgery 4 years ago. As I remember that day I was very calm. When the surgery was done and I was brought back to recovery the anesthesiologist came to talk to me. I don't remember anything from the surgery itself because I was asleep. He told me that I almost passed away during it. But thank God because here I am

[@teresabunce6741]

I love you. Opening the door on these mysteries in a completely understandable and warm way. Thank you xx

[@theresabriant6499]

Love this, I went through 4th stage breast cancer 20 years ago. I've had to convince dr.s I'm not your average Joe. High pain tolerance. Can do mental games & breathing to relax. I'm totally appreciative & respect dr.s knowledge but also un derstand who I am. I was totally misdiagnosed many times so always explain to dr.s I really need to know why. I have a hard time with blind trust SO YOU ARE WONDERFUL!

[@MedicalSecrets]

I am so happy to hear that you have been able to find healing, with both your own tenacity and the help of doctors in the end. Please keep advocating for yourself, as there is no one else who can better advocate for yourself, as you have learned!

[@bettyweimer394]

You are obviously a very knowledgeable young man! Your patients are very blessed! Thank you so much!!!

[@stewartsnape2936]

This is the doctor I would want to do surgery on me if I needed great manner and very knowledgeable on anesthesia, gives me confidence and trust and I know any questions I'd have would be fully explained

[@valleygirlgg]

I woke up during back surgery, just as the surgeon was cutting my back open. I realized I couldn't move to alert anyone that I am awake. I don't know how long it was but eventually the anesthesiologist realized I was awake. I tried to scream but couldn't and I think they said it was my blood pressure that made them realize I was awake. It turned out that the anesthesiologist miscalculated my weight ( I am normal size) and gave me enough anesthesia to put me to sleep but not enough to keep me that way. I can tell you having my back cut open was pretty painful! After my hell surgery was over the anesthesiologist was so nervous about being sued she came up tp my room 4 times a day. I could see she genuinely felt bad and admitted her mistake so that was enough for me. Anesthesia recall my foot! I was AWAKE. This took place in 1982. I have since had surgery but I share my horror with the anesthesiologist so they are aware that I have woken up during surgery. You can refuse the paralysis medication. Had I not had that I could have alerted someone much sooner and not ended up with the anxiety I now have. I won't have surgery now days. Especially how medical care is today.

[@liverpudlian6205]

Should of sued silly not to because now u have anxiety because of her

[@749260]

@@liverpudlian6205 i agree.

[@Jogie100]

I’m glad you didn’t sue that doc. I always try to remember that doctors are practicing they are not perfect and when it’s not negligence but an honest mistake imo it’s better to forgive. So, thank you for helping her become a better doctor

[@slycat2355]

I didn’t even go to sleep when a cardiologist was trying to do a heart catheter on me. He nor anybody else in the room read my chart and had given me some “pain medicine” that was just the next step up from what I take 3 times per day for pain. I felt him cut me (two different locations) and telling me to be still! He had the nerve to ask me during the procedure if I had Fibromyalgia. If he had read my chart, he would have already known that. It was a nightmare!

[@tgbluewolf]

@@liverpudlian6205 It's definitely one thing to sue for deliberate negligence but if all honest mistakes were sued over there probably wouldn't be any medical professionals left. Having to recount the experience might've made the anxiety worse, not that suing would fix it anyway either.

[@Cat-ik1wo]

Watching this made me think about how many surgeries I have had. I have my own protocol that I follow. 1. I pray, pray, pray. 2. I release negative thoughts as I exhale Positive thoughts as I breathe in. 3. I select a calm, peaceful person to accompany me. 4. I pray over all the people and the team that is going to care for me. 5. I will trust that God is in command and oversee. 6. I release and let go. 7. I accept 8. I am thankful and grateful for the Healthcare field that has been assigned to be at the job that day. They do their best to be miracle workers. 9. Grateful for the advancement of technology and the dedication of the field of medicine and the people who strive for that. 10. Happy, they showed up at work for me. 11. I hope and imagine a positive outcome. 12. I ask for socks, Xtra blanket and pillow and make myself warm & comfortable. 13. I relax and watch cartoons. Prepping my mind to a happy carefree place. 14. I smile, smile, smile.

[@macherie1234]

This is very similar to how I approach surgery. Calm and relaxed going in and coming out.

[@jennysmeaton6911]

I hadn't consciously made a list, but that's Exactly what I do! 😊

[@mizveeragland6874]

Thank God I’ve never woken up from any procedure that I have had. All of your Q/A has been extremely helpful. You sir are very friendly and welcoming to people. I am happy that I subscribed to your channel. Keep doing what you do.😊❤

[@Stormshadow_13]

Btw I want to say thank you and I love your material. I’m a forced into retirement (medical issues) nurse and just listening to you describe things makes me miss it sooo much. Patient education was my niche.

[@msjackiefriedman]

I had a major back surgery performed in a 2 story surgical theater and I’ll never forget looking up at the ceiling and seeing people looking down at me. I still have flashbacks from that

[@innjoy5078]

Sending you love 💗 Health providers are concerned about a patient becoming combative because it is a reality. They are also studied you closely to get as much detail as possible about your current waking up state. They do this in order to gather information to inform them on what to do next. I'm sure they were looking at you intently. I think most of them were there wanted you to have a good outcome. Wishing for you to find the way of peace about this situation.

[@nicolebrooks9343]

Nurse of 30 years here, this is amazing education!

[@MedicalSecrets]

Thank you for the kind comments! 🙏 and thank you for your service!

[@trinilisa8472]

Having surgery in 10 days, I’m learning so much from your videos. This is putting my mind at ease. Thank you and keep doing what you’re doing, much love from Toront🇨🇦

[@MedicalSecrets]

I'm so happy to hear that!

[@MH-be6hr]

Good luck with the Canadian medical care system!

[@watrgrl2]

When I get versed before surgery I get a huge smile on my face that I can’t control. I find myself smiling like I’m on my way to my favorite restaurant with my favorite people and no worries in the world. The inexplicable smile happens first and feels really weird because it’s disconnected from any smile inducing activity but then I start to actually feel so relaxed and good that I smile more.

[@aaronperelmuter8433]

If that’s the case, I’d highly recommend you stay away from all benzodiazepine medications. I’m exactly the same whenever I have midazolam also (that’s the drug you’re enjoying). I’ve never had any surgeries but I’ve had midazolam numerous times and like all benzodiazepines, indeed it gives a very enjoyable feeling, especially when injected intravenously. But I’d you don’t want to end up with any addictions, stay away from all benzodiazepines. On the whole, it doesn’t matter which you try, they all feel very similar. They all have the same 3 effects, just in differing proportions.

[@kathydoebling2271]

I really enjoy your presentation style. I wish more anesthesiologists would speak at length during pre-surgical classes for those of us who are not squeamish. This is such a fascinating subject.

[@Scorpio.Iamher.]

I had an emergency C-Section years back. I was put to sleep comepletely by doctor's orders. While being put under appearntly they couldn't put the breathing tube down my throat, therefore, they had to wake me back up to do so. When I opened my eyes and realized I was still on the operating table and I saw all these masked people surrounding me I totally freaked out kicking and screaming in the OR. My husband at the time told me he could hear me screaming from the waiting room. Then suddenly I was put back under again. I totally remember this incident quit well. I know this truly happened to me because the doctor explained to me after surgery why it happened to me and he told me it was because of the breathing tube, Unless he was lying to me.

[@Lannan3067]

I Truly love your channel!!You educate people and that is beautiful!! You know we in the general public,some of us can't sit down and ask our doctors a thousand and 1 questions about all these things because they don't have the time ..understandably so thank you so much!!!❤🤗👌🏽🙏🏽🤲🏽

[@maryphillips2580]

I try to always just pray and be in a good mood and not be to nervous and believe in the people that taking care of me. Thanks for all the care you give me.

[@sandrapowers6099]

Your video just appeared! I am so glad it did. I am a retired RN X 30 yrs in the NICU. it was most helpful to me, having knowledge about the drugs , terminology, and equipment, that you discussed. I have had numerous surgeries, therefore I have experienced being put under general anesthesia as well as twilight sleep I am usually kind of anxious prior to going under. Most of the time, my anxiety is about the procedure starting before I am completely unconscious or asleep.I have a fear of “pain”! I have very low tolerance for any type of pain. I throughly enjoyed everything you talked about and look forward to upcoming vlogs. Yours was so informative Thank you for sharing so much information about how our bodies act and react under anesthesia. Sandra

[@Gshkent]

Thank you I’m going to have gastric bypass here in a few months and to have this information has put my mind at ease to some extent. I’ve gained a lot more knowledge about what to ask to feel more comfortable too. Knowledge is power! You rock man.

[@JoAnnGreen-dp6fz]

I’m 80 and still a little scared. I didn’t even worry about any of this, but when I woke up, I couldn’t even wiggle a Toe on my right side! That was a year and 1/2 ago. My husband has past, so I had to give my kitty away. I also had to give my dog away and sell almost every thing I had. Now I live in ONE ROOM, it’s been very SAD for me. I’m hoping NO ONE else has to go through this.

[@joycehorning746]

Thank you so much for your thorough, professional explanations on the use of anesthesia during surgery. There were several things I did not know, and I've had numerous surgeries during my lifetime! Thank you for your excellent information and providing this information in a concise, easy to understand manner. Continued success in your professional endeavors!

[@HannahNashville]

I appreciate all your education and teaching the public about some of the most scariest things that can happen to a person. Thank you for doing this.

[@rjoehidalgo]

This was one of the most enlightening, intriguing and compelling videos that I’ve seen in sometime! It really makes me want to learn more about these well known but Little talked about issues. Initially, it made me laugh but after thinking of it for a bit, makes me not want to go under anesthesia anymore! Lol! I have already been told that I can’t keep a secret… I can’t imagine what I’d like with the “faucet “ wide-open! 😂😂 😂

[@kieranskler8837]

What a genuine professional. Nice to see

[@heidi5462]

I had to rewatch this, absolutely fascinating and you explain thing’s so well and detailed so we non healthcare worker’s understand.

[@WorldOfWonder66]

I had a doc tell me he was going to help me feel better about myself with positive talk while I was under for my surgery for breast cancer. I swear it helped

[@nonyabiness4023]

I’ve been under before but I’ll be having a double mastectomy next week. I was supposed to have chemo then surgery, but it was switched at the last minute for insurance purposes. So now I have anxiety because I was mentally prepared for chemo first. Thank you for the tips and information. I’ll start practicing deep breathing now. I want a good outcome. I have a good prognosis. I appreciate your videos!

[@e.conboy4286]

Nonya I pray that all goes well and send my prayers for your recovery and return to the enjoyment of your life! God be with you.

[@Stacey0909]

I hope you are doing well! I'm a Survivor. It'll be 5yrs this May. I'm sending you strength and healing vibes! 💖🙏💞

[@nonyabiness4023]

@@Stacey0909 Thank you! I’m getting there! I finished chemo 2 months ago. Hopefully I’ll hear remission soon! Thank you for your encouragement! 💕🌷

[@lynnebucher6537]

@@nonyabiness4023 I had to read follow up comments in the hopes of hearing you had successfully made it through surgery and chemo. Hoping you have entered remission!

[@kimburnette9871]

@@nonyabiness4023Amen I HOPE YOUR IN REMISSION NOW MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS YOU AND GIVE YOU STRENGTH AN COURAGE TO KEEP ON FIGHTING GOD ❤BLESS YOU MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU

[@herbcollins1993]

Makes you feel very powerful to have all the control over people when they don't know what you are doing. So you expect to have people's trust in an environment that is common to you where there is no Threat to YOUR LIFE but is strange to your patients and his or her life may (and has unexpectedly) be ended.

[@ilv2so6]

During my first colonoscopy my doctor said I wouldn't stop laughing . He was curious if I knew why. I bet I had that room laughing. Thank heavens

[@sl4983]

That's interesting! No pain?

[@thegreypath1777]

Laughing is better than crying.

[@virtin1967]

Like "Heart strings" they're a real thing. You can really die from a broken heart. Thank you so much for the knowledge.

[@juliejames8868]

I was given something to paralyze me while I was completely awake. I was terrified that the surgery would start and I would feel everything without being able to talk or scream. I've had many surgeries with no issues but that one is always 1st in my mind!

[@bdmbpm1467]

Hey doc, in a future vlog could you discuss how anesthesiologists handle situations when patients are taking opiods daily for pain management?

[@MedicalSecrets]

This is super common, it has very important implications for safety and comfort. Will definitely bring that up!

[@MyGrace2You]

I have a connective tissue disorder and have been anesthetized, whether light sedation or general a minimum of 40 times for various procedures and surgeries. My surgery center knows me by name. They also know those bullets better be silver or I ain’t goin’ down! Seriously, I am tiny, but am a rapid metabolizer and it freaks anesthesia out sometimes with how much it takes. Probably have a tolerance due to the number of surgeries I’ve had. Coincidentally, guess what my husband does for a living? Anesthesia! 😁😁

[@Tiggmuffin]

@@MyGrace2You not to be rude but...eds? I hope you are feeling much better now🙂

[@MyGrace2You]

@@Tiggmuffin yes ma’am!

[@Tiggmuffin]

@@MyGrace2You I hate you have it, but always nice to see another zebra out and about. I hope you are doing well and living your best life!!

[@sheilajohnson6478]

I love that feeling when they first shoot it through the IV and things start sounding and going far away. It’s so weird. No wonder M Jackson liked going to sleep that way.

[@naomivantonder1161]

Fantastic feeling especially if you have pain or are badly stressed. I dont know why all hosp do not give you a premed. I had a tripple bypass cardiac op a year and a half ago. It was painfull etc like one would expect. The thing that had me in a panic is weaning me from te ventilator once I was back in the ICU because you have to be fully awake before they remove it. I felt like I was suffocating. I need to now have to have a mitral valve replacement but am putting it off because of my previous experience.

[@chanabayla1823]

Michael was a druggie that liked boys

[@stubbieiga]

I just had surgery today so I ask my anesthesiologist I asked my anesthesiologist about my anxiety he told me he could help with that I never would’ve asked about it if I hadn’t seen your video

[@blueomega2853]

I've been under twice, from what I can remember, was full general anaesthetic, asleep within 10 seconds after feeling it going into my arm (it felt like cold liquid) and awoke in bed very sleepy. Felt like a long sleep. Did remember having a sore throat and I believe that was down to being ventilated (which I remember nothing about)

[@barbaratiney]

i was Pacu RN for 20 years. Love your talk.

[@kimfinch67]

Thank you for the informative live. I’ve always loved learning how the body works, acts and reacts.

[@MedicalSecrets]

My pleasure!

[@frankcanino6528]

Never thought you were awake when taking the breathing tube out... ive never had surgery but my brother said he doesnt remember the tube coming out makes sense now . Also your an awesome teacher 👏 im wondering if you teach in medical school? Id only hope 🙏.

[@alanrobisonPD1960]

What a great job explaining your job and how both Dr’s interact before surgery and after. I have had over 22-25 surgeries and maybe 20 of those were general. So I’m very experienced about what a patient goes through during pre surgery. I believe that you have the greatest responsibility of anyone in the operating room because you have to wake the patient, lol😅 Thanks again for your great work, we need more men in this world who truly care about others and make it their life goal to make surgical procedures as easy on the patient as possible. You are great in front of a camera and you seen very humble, thanks again. This us Alan, GREETINGS from Riverside in Southern California. God Bless you brother!

[@JanHigginbotham]

Youare just so precious, compassionate and caring to make these podcasts on this subject! It is just fascinating to me and the only thing that scares Me is I don’t want to throwing up after surgery! I have an aversion to being nausea and vomiting! I know it is so weird! Thank You for this answer on what makes patients sick after an operation. ❤❤

[@monicaperez2843]

If your nervous about having surgery, let the surgeon and anesthesiologist know, and ask them to give you something to relax you before entering the operating room. Most likely it will be versid. You won't remember the surgical prep, such as the mask, after the surgery. I am not a doctor, but that has always worked for me.

[@MedicalSecrets]

That is a common medication that we use, you're right!

[@heatherscott2988]

You have amazing empathy and love for people. I love how you validate everyone's experiences. Wish all doctors were more like you. Your patients are very fortunate to have you. (Plus you're handsome lol). Thanks for the great videos.

[@bdmbpm1467]

I had a lateral hernia repaired. Before I went into the OR, the anesthesiologist knocked me out. I never saw the big operating light or the OR room. I was glad because I think it would have created anxiety. All was well until I came out of surgery. The first thing I remember was that I had severe pain in my abdomen, I did not know why. I could not hear people talking to me. I did not know where I was, and I wanted to get away from the pain so I was digging in my heels and trying to get away from the pain, which meant to me that I needed to get off my bed in recovery. On top of that it was considered an outpatient procedure! Nuts. The pain was atrocious when I got home. The incisions were made in my abdomenal core. Every movement of my body impacted my core. On top of that I live in a 2 level with bedroom on 2nd floor. Going up and down the stairs 4 hours after having hernia surgery took every ounce of sheer grit and determination as to not pass out from the pain. Had I known how painful the post operative outpatient recovery would be, I don't know if I would have that same surgery today. Inpatient with pain management- Yes

[@sl4983]

What do you mean inpatient with pain management?

[@bdmbpm1467]

@@sl4983 meaning - Yes I would not hesitate to have the same surgery if it was done as an inpatient where I had access to pain management after the surgery was over, and was able to stay in the hospital for at least 2 additional nights more like 3 for the pain.

[@moreGraceNpeace]

Thank you for being here & teaching us! Im here to learn & understand...

[@Denise-pe5tg]

I just found your videos, now I am a major fan! Thank you for this kind of info for the general public!

[@MedicalSecrets]

🙏

[@HandbagDiva]

I had an ER kidney stone procedure and the anesthesiologist chose an epidural because my lungs didn’t sound good at the time. I was given a feel good drug as well during the procedure. I was able to wiggle my toes within 45 minutes in recovery and able to walk to the bathroom within a couple of hours. 3 years later I had another kidney stone needing surgery. I asked the anesthesiologist to use epidural because I had such a good experience with it. He really didn’t want to do it but ended up giving it to me. The second time it hurt and he injected me so many times more than the first. He didn’t give me anything to feel good but did give Fentanyl after procedure for pain control. This time I could not move or have any feeling in my legs for over 3 hours. I started to have severe anxiety about it. It’s a very unnerving feeling trying to move a part of your body and not being able to. I wondered if being paralyzed feels the same way, what a horrible feeling. So in conclusion same procedure done twice with different anesthesiologists & very different results.

[@jenniferberry120785]

Tough to wake up calm when you have PTSD from medical and other trauma but as soon as I realize where I am I relax quickly. I was born premature with multiple health issues. I’ve had many surgeries now and learned with each one

[@jannn7454]

Omg - you are amazing! I have surgery coming up in a week. I am 75 and have some trauma around previous surgery. I was never going to get surgery again but I've had some uncomfortable digestive issues so went for a colonoscopy. They discovered 2 large polyps (30mm & 40mm) that the doctor didn't wasn't sure she could remove effectively. So next week I am scheduled to have another colonoscopy by a specialist. I've been very scared of this up coming surgery because of my lack of trust in the broken medical system. After watching this video I feel so much calmer! I know so much more about the process and I know that my attitude and acceptance will make a difference in the outcome. Thank you so much! ❤️

[@beckyjackson7755]

Thank you for all the information you share in your videos. I will be better educated, be able to relax, and be able to talk to my Anesthesiologist before my next surgery. Thanks so much!!!!!

[@1024det]

Ive had 3 surgeries 1 regional and 2 general anesthesia. None of them I had a bad experiences however one of them I was so not afraid because the anesthesiologist was amazing. He gave me a long talk before surgery, he had a nice calm voice, and assured me everything will be fine and said all the right things. When he put me under, i didn’t even notice it. I felt so relaxed. I do not know what he did but I wish he would teach that to all anesthesiologist. My others i felt going under and it was scary.

[@1024det]

By the way the anesthesiologist that was amazing was at HSS (Hospital of special surgery). The most amazing hospital and group of doctors ever.

[@bdmbpm1467]

Great video. It popped up on my home page. It is the first I have seen. I will be subscribing to watch future videos and will be binging your older ones .

[@MedicalSecrets]

That's fantastic to hear!

[@124anya]

In 1987, I was very ill with necrotising fasciatis. One month after 7 debridement surgeries, I was in surgury for skinny grafts. Woke up as the surgeon stretched my removed skin over a drum. I felt no pain but was wide awake and watched. I asked the surgeon if that was my skin. He was surprised and horrified that I was awake and instructed the anesthesiologist to knock me out. What a trip! I still remember what my stretched skin looked like. I was fascinated by how much the pores stretched to create holes all over.

[@harmonyharding]

Thanks for the great live stream. I’ve learnt a lot. Love your videos too

[@elizabethfree5294]

I woke up during on e of many intestinal resection surgeris under general. I tried to scream from the searing pain and the shock of feeling my insides being tugged at, and heard the anesthesiologist say, "Oh no you don't..." and I was back out. I woke up screaming in recovery (as if not a moment had passed), and it took them 4 hours to get my pain under control, because they said they couldn't give me any more. It was horrible. I was always afraid of that happening again, although they had noted my file that I had extreme tolerance -- but I think my anxiety/cortisol was so high after that, that it interfered with my healing/recovery from many of the next multiple surgeries. If I hadn't been in danger of dying, I never would have endured sugery again -- although waking up only happened that once. Serious PTSD. I also have vague memories of breathing tubes coming out, but that's nothing in comparison to waking up during.

[@f.frederickskitty2910]

It's funny how waking up from propofol is like waking naturally from sleep. I hear my name, my eyes pop open and I always say, "Hey. What's up?". I had a GI provider several years ago say disparaging things to me immediately after a colonoscopy and made the comment, "I've been doing this for 30 years and you won't remember any of this anyway". A week later she called with biopsy results and I repeated our conversation back to her verbatim and followed up with, "I guess I'm the first person to recall a conversation with you after waking up from anesthesia". I hope she took that lesson to heart and is nicer to her patients S/P procedures.

[@terriharmison4090]

I always request no gas because it makes me vomit. My more recent experiences have been so much easier because of you. I’ve suffered from paralyzing medical PTSD for most of my life but you are helping me desensitize to it

[@timdude2368]

MY mother was an administrator for Johns Hopkins Hospital for 25 years. She told me that on rare occasions people would wake UP and be conscious and ARE able to feel everything that is being done to them. They were able to prove this by telling the Doctors and people IN the room what they were saying, and were able to recall ALL of the details of their surgery. . . . Things they should not have been able to know. What scares me is the fact that they could feel being cut, one patient was awake but paralyzed for 2 hours, the antistesiaologist noticed that the person's HEART was beating fast and tears were in the eye's because of feeling pain. Although this may be rare, it has definitely happened more than it should!!!!!!!!!!

[@dracofalconis7865]

This is a fear of mine. Going to have minor surgery for Cubital tunnel for both elbows...im deathly afraid of needles to begin with and the thought of being awake while paralyzed and them cutting on my arm and tugging on my nerve just..😢

[@natashagina8261]

You are a very kind person and that is helpful for your patients to reduce the trauma of surgery and other invasive treatments…

[@leewomack3498]

I've had surgery sooooooo many times, and I sure wish I had an anesthesiologist like you! But I will say I never knew how much you have to learn. When I have surgery again, and it will be soon, I'm going to thank the anesthesiologist, because if it wasn't for you guys, the doctor would be able to do his/ her job. ANESTHESIOLOGISTS ROCK!!! 👍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️💋💋💋

[@sydporter2873]

The anesthesiologist literally keeps you alive.

[@JakeWest-1]

I have always had a great experience with anesthesiologists. They are the doctors that I have always had great experiences with, down to earth, real cool folks, almost like your buddy you used to sit and have a beer with lol. The most rigid doctors I've had experiences with are the family doctors, the older male doctors that see you for a few minutes and then walk out before you can ask a question. So they must teach you guys great bedside manner in school cause everyone else sucks at it.

[@garycurtright1104]

Impressed with your interest in wellness treatment. I'm big on this too, I have hypopituitary, hypothyroid, secondary adrenal insuffiency. Recently discovered that using a calf stretching board twice a day 3-5 minutes, toes facing down, then toes facing up, are helping me with neck stiffness and pain, foot pain, leg spasms, knee pain, gluten toning, and overall posture. I'm surprised this isn't being promoted nationally.

[@MedicalSecrets]

The whole body is certainly connected, from the calf up to the neck! I'm so sorry to hear about your endocrine challenges though. What started everything?

[@garycurtright1104]

It may have been a bonfire explosion that knocked me unconscious and gave me 3rd degree burns. However, I have evidence that my body was producing excessive collagen back to age 23, explosion occurred when I was 33. The excessive collagen problem helped my 3rd degree burns heal without skin grafts and within a 6 to 8 week time frame. Docs thought I had carcinoid tumor syndrome for years also, but now say I've lived too long for that to be true. Now they can't explain why I have Pellegra, or tumors in liver, ribs, tibea, and femur. Been on a medical merry go round since 1998, but now I'm 64 and just focused on quality of life!

[@garycurtright1104]

Clarifying, first evidence of excessive collagen 1982, bonfire explosion 1993, med care for strange symptoms started 1998. From very beginning TSH was low, but insurance companies don't like T3 blood tests and none of T4 tests showed low till late in illness. 2008 first hypopituitary dx, empty sella, 2015 first hypothyroid dx, Armour Thyroid tremendous difference, 2016 secondary adrenal insufficiency dx with hydrocortisone rx. 2007 Pellegra dx, started 500mg nicotinic acid which increased energy, reduced tongue swelling, inflammation, stopped all the spots occurring but had already given me mild dilerium and crying syndrome. It hindsight, lots of signs missed but docs still can't figure it all out.

[@lindasdeanda5850]

I had diverticulitis surgery was under 6 hours l was put to sleep as soon as was lifted on the table. While l was being prepared l was listening to music to calm my anxiety before the surgery. I had difficulty waking up and my throat was sore and my voice sounded hollow and coarse.l shivered and cold and keeped asking for warm blankets. Omg l had no idea what anesthesia can open a can of worms. Well lam thankful I survived it my Dr and medical team are absolute angels and nurses in ICU where l was at where very supportive and professional. Thank you all medical professionals for healing and keeping us alive. Now l take care of myself even more than l ever did before.😍

[@kay4742]

Very capable Dr. Wow! Very good communication skills -- Excellent! I do feel more at ease about getting surgery now. So well done ☺

[@bucuptterwoman7170]

When you said the light or seeing you could be a trigger for some people my first thought was for me if I saw you after watching these videos I'd be soooo much calmer and relaxed on that table.

[@tamarabeck6350]

I am desperately trying to believe I have power to heal myself while I am coming up on my 5 year anniversary of being told I have stage 4 ovarian cancer. Holy cr&p, what a journey! I've heard so many times, my experts, once the cat(so to speak) is out of the bag, there's no putting it back. So I play mind games with myself over that comment, feeling hopeless. But I also work hard too make sure I eat very healthy, exercise, socialise, and stay active. I like your positive message at the end and believe mind over matter, as that gives me some hope for a healthier mind.

[@dagmarschulze4642]

Dear Dr. Kaveh, thanks very much for your understandible explantions; thanks for your laughs in between; thanks for take the fear of the patients important; thanks for your laugh, which gives the viewer calm. Best wishes from Germany

[@MedicalSecrets]

Thank you for the kind comments! 🙏 I'm happy it's helpful!

[@julieb8668]

Your discussion of fighting anesthesia made me laugh! First I guess I’m not the only one who tries to do that!! Haha it never works! Thanks for bringing this up

[@dianevcic6210]

@Julie B. Same here. I've tried it too at times. I also asked my C.R.N.A just for the heck of it. He told me that it won't work because it is safe and way to strong! So I tried it anyway..lol 😂 I lost ☺️! He was so cool and an awesome C.R.N.A. as well as a human being. 👌 I told him that I had surgies in the past and I tried to fight the anesthesia for the heck of it. He was very patient and still explained what he was going to do before I was put to sleep 😴☺️ He reassured me that everything will be alright and that they would take good care of me and I felt comfortable and happy 😊 before I went to sleep 💤 Those Doctors are very hard to find. If I would have to have a another surgery in the future hoping that I won't have to. I love to have him again. Very thorough and down to the point. I would also refer I family and friends to him. 🙂😊👍

[@sl4983]

@@dianevcic6210 That's a neat story!

[@ElizabethArmstrong-i6n]

wow! I've just watched a few of your awesome video shows! I have had more than the average number of surgeries in my life, and consistently have found the Anesthesiologist on duty to be the kindest, most responsive, and conscientiously positive guy on duty. Sorry, I haven't met any other types except male types in the OR. Thank you for such genuine caring.

[@aprilsmithdobrebrotherstha5913]

You’re fantastic at what you do

[@MedicalSecrets]

Thank you! 🙏

[@BeautyWithInOutNailsMakeup]

When it comes to anesthesia every facet of somebody’s medical history and other things play a factor or don’t put it back, so having a full history, in any of thee updated that may change or very is helpful and necessary

[@NO-qu1uk]

Went under general anesthesia for the first time this week. I didn't wake up freaking out, but I just really really wanted to sit up, which the ICU nurses weren't too hyped about.

[@suzanbrowning3980]

Iv had 6 vertical c-sections, my right hip replaced 7 months ago and weeks out from my left hip replacement. I as well need my right knee replaced next year. I find the doctor putting you under to be the most important Doctor in the room!!!!

[@maryoconnell4698]

Thank you very much for this insightful encouragement! I felt so empowered to continue striving for self betterment! You are great!

[@grannymac3929]

Yo are an amazing young man! Thank you for your service to others.

[@timmy-the-ute2725]

I woke up before the breathing tube was taken out after my heart surgery. I was kept under anesthesia for over 24 hours after the surgery because my lung collapsed. It was very confusing to me because I wasn't sure if I was even getting air. But it was also like having a catheter. Never know if you are reliving yourself.

[@helenhebert7127]

The catheter thing, true.

[@dghfarm1974]

My husband’s surgeon told him that he would wake up intubated following his aortic valve replacement almost 12 years ago. He was afraid of how he would react so he wanted me to be there. Since I am a retired MD, they let me in. They were having trouble to get him to wake up but as soon as I spoke his name he opened his eyes. The nursing staff later told me they had misgivings about me being in there, but stated they were glad I was.

[@DrLWesthuizen]

As an RN for 45 years, I know the OR. Thank you for doing such a fantastic job and sharing all this knowledge.