What are doctors hiding when you're asleep under anesthesia? (Live Q&A)

[@detroiterhere4897]

During a preop for diverticulitis surgery, I respectfully declined the preop sedative, knowing that the last thing I wanted to do was to anger my anesthesiologist - but he wasn't listening to me. I was wheeled into a freezing cold operating room. My surgeon was gobsmacked that I was wide awake! I was obviously distressed, so my surgeon and I had a conversation. I reiterated that I was extremely sensitive to all pharmaceuticals and allergic to many of them. He overruled the anesthesiologist, and I was given a pediatric dose of whatever cocktails were used. Well, surprise, surprise, after surgery they couldn't get me to breathe on my own, for 7 hours! Eventually I was moved to a room, right at the nurses station. Something was placed on my finger, and a high decible alarm would go off when I wasn't taking the required number of breaths and the nurses would come running. Post surgery, I was declining my pain meds. So a night nurse decided to dose me with a full dose of Dilauded (sp?). I immediately began to vomit so violently that my stitches within my abdomen popped, and I was bleeding internally. It was in my chart that the Dilauded was to be a 1/4 dose, and then diluted with saline. My surgeon later told me that he learned a VERY IMPORTANT lesson that day - LISTEN TO THE PATIENTS! My lesson learned? You MUST be your own advocate. You MUST speak up, and you MUST insist on whatever it is to ensure the very best outcome for yourself.

[@ohcanitbe]

Wow, I hope the night nurse was reprimanded!

[@suzannechance5876]

Dang....that's horrible for you! Right absolutely on advocacy issue, but they don't like to listen 😕

[@detroiterhere4897]

@@suzannechance5876 Agreed. It's also my experience when choosing a surgeon, ask the nurses. They know! Appreciate your reply 👊

[@anniegaffney8378]

WOW!!!

[@VenturiLife]

They heard, but didn't listen...

[@crossgrainwoodproductsltd9230]

I was having my entire left hip removed due to cancer and I woke up during the surgery. I could hear the music that was playing and the electric bone saw. Thankfully, I couldn't feel anything but pressure. My eyes were taped shut, but I heard the doctor reassuring me and telling the anesthesiologist to put me back under. That was 46 years ago and only the 10th such surgery ever performed. Out of those others who had the surgery, I am the only one who survived and has lived this long without a reoccurrence of cancer. I am very blessed.

[@helen7635]

❤️GROSSGRAIN thank Goodness, your still ok,

[@shawnie2027]

OMGOSH! 😮. My partner is having a double hip replacement in 8days! I’m sure hope he doesn’t wake up during this procedure because he is a big redhead and has a temper and is pretty violent. I’m supposed to care for him after surgery for his recovery. I’m terribly concerned. His brother died in 2020 during a pretty common procedure at this same hospital. So..: he is going into this surgery thinking they are going to kill him! 😮so… anyways thanks for sharing.

[@leonip9142]

❤

[@reneamckee]

Red hair reactivity

[@reneamckee]

I wish him a successful operation

[@charlotteslayton4032]

In regards to my previous comment before my fusion I asked my surgeon to please say a prayer for me and he did. He had everyone hold hands around my bed just before they took me back and he said a prayer for me. That was so awesome I will never forget that.

[@joyceutt3419]

Prayer is the best answer. I had some surgeries one Christan came with me no prayer. the next two surgeries i asked a different Christian. She prayed for me and we sang hymns. She and her husband visited me the next day after church.

[@dorismardis3302]

My heart surgeon did the same when I had heart valve replacement

[@sissysuexxx1956]

That is really cool

[@nicholasforrester8587]

Great story 👏🏻

[@longlongshadows392]

@@joyceutt3419 yes..great comfort and answers in prayer

[@Mossyrocklove]

It’s amazing how many people are afraid of the details - I feel so much less nervous if I understand why and how

[@leecarlson9713]

So do I!

[@angelaharris1112]

Same with me.

[@Flabango]

Dude you just constantly exude positive energy in your videos and I appreciate it so much ❤

[@sandrataylor3723]

Well, I can tell you what I've seen going on in the OR. I was a nursing student back in the 1990's and I had to orient through the OR. While I was there, the surgeon had a nurse turn on his radio and he began singing a Jimmy Buffet song while operating on a patient. The surgery was to remove adhesions to the intestines, and he was actually pulling them up and down like spaghetti to the rhythm of the music as he was singing. I cringed all the while he did that. No wonder patients complain of pain. I woke up in surgery right after they had extubated me and had laryngeal spasms, then I woke up again, this time in ICU. Apparently, I was extubated too soon. I also woke up during a painful procedure but could not talk or move. I told the nurse that I woke up during the procedure, and she told me, no you did not. I proceeded to tell her, word for word what her and the doctor's conversation was about, and she turned pale and said, you did wake up.

[@ramonitarosado1166]

😮

[@starlightdreamer1999]

I experienced this two separate times. The doctors were very surprised .

[@leoandolino4668]

I cringe when I think about being treated in the USA. Someone once stated to me that anesthesia is harmful to the kidneys and people have to go on dialysis because of it.

[@suzannechance5876]

Woke up during my hysterectomy and told a joke. Woke up again and asked them what they were doing....they were pulling the packing out of my abdomen. At that point they "finished me off" but I was awake before leaving the OR. I know I was not heavily sedated because I also had a spinal, but I was kinda frisky for being under.!

[@sarahsharp5688]

I had surgery to remove my gall bladder and they took my appendix at the same time. I was cut from the breastbone to just below my bellybutton. The doctor was stapling me, tugging on it, and doing this while I started waking up. I heard him talking about his vacation and told the nurse about it. She was shocked. I didn’t feel pain but could feel my body being tugged on. I couldn’t see or speak but I never prayed so hard in my life!

[@bluewave7120]

I wish everyone could have an anesthesia tech as concerned for the patient as you are

[@nancypost3062]

HE's A DOCTOR OF ANESTHESIA !!

[@bluewave7120]

@@nancypost3062 TY except that we already knew that he was an MD in a very technical specialized field

[@patriciarossman8653]

Um...he is miles away from a tech. He is a physician. 14 years study as opposed to 18 months study.

[@bluewave7120]

@@patriciarossman8653 To clarify,"Tech" was a figure of speech And that is quite "obvious" to most people. My point was compared to let's say your primary physician his specialized field is highly technical and very unforgiving if not done precisely

[@joditercero8003]

Thank you

[@yaya007yaya]

I’ve had lots of surgeries and/or procedures that required anesthesia, and I’ve always noticed that the anesthesiologists tend to be very friendly and personable! It’s usually them that give me the most warm fuzzies ❤

[@colleenbrady9675]

Me too.

[@angelaharris1112]

You've been very blessed.

[@janflower4068]

I think the number of us that want this guy 2BR anesthesiologist speaks for the mental health factor...having your mind in a good place prior to a procedure as much as possible is ideal and helpful and this guy makes us comfortable

[@jolitabielo5114]

Wish every anesthesiologist would be as caring as you are.

[@lindawhite5006]

I'm a retired nurse (OR, ER, ORTHO, MED SURG, NEURO, HOSPICE, ETC) and in all of my experiences the nurses I worked with (including myself) were great patient advocates and would never tolerate inappropriate behavior from coworkers or a physician towards a patient! Everyone watches each other to make certain procedures are followed. If they happen, they get reported promptly.

[@MedicalSecrets]

That's been my experience, too!

[@nansfam8534]

Thank God for good nurses!!!❤

[@jacobhillanbrand7988]

If I feel like something went wrong under anesthesia during a simple upper gi. I woke up and I feel like I haven't bin the same since. Like on going dizzy, not feeling myself. I felt way out of wack even weeks after surgery. What can that be?

[@janice8514]

​@Jacob Hillanbrand that's sounds terrifying and I'm sorry that you are going through that!

[@katana600dee]

Thank you all for expecting and demanding professional behavior from professional colleagues.

[@RachelLWolfe]

You seem like a great anesthesiologist. I had a hysterectomy several years ago, but several weeks before that, I had exploratory surgery to confirm the diagnosis before doing the hysterectomy. I was anxious about the surgery, and the anesthesiologist coukd tell. I started to tear up as they were prepping me for surgery, but the anesthesiologist was absolutely wonderful and before he put be under, he held my hand, said a prayer with me, and talked to me in a calming voice and really put me at ease before I went under. I requested him for my hysterectomy, since he was so kind and caring. He said he was flattered and couldn't remember a time when his presence had ever been requested by a patient. It was very reassuring to know I'd be in good hands, along with my wonderful surgeon and the rest of his team that walked through this with me. I'd been suffering from adenomyosis for seven years prior to all of this, and will never forget the kindness and compassion of the entire surgical team, but especially the anesthesiologist whose calming voice was the last thing I heard before going under. It was a life changing surgery, but I just felt at ease with the team that was caring for me. He even checked in on me during my recovery. Kudos to all who provide such great care.

[@katiemustard-g4i]

This is so heartwarming. Thank you for sharing your experience. I too have adenomyosis (dx last fall) and am pondering options (thankfully, it’s not super painful currently since last surgery). So grateful for caring and kind medical teams! Anesthesiologists have such an important role and impact on patient comfort and sense of calm. I’m so glad yours was so compassionate!! 💗

[@pamspencer5733]

Great to hear a positive story in these scary times! I've been putting off surgery due to my issues with trust & Drs! I absolutely hate hospital after being in them for years,my mother died when I was young💙

[@RachelLWolfe]

@Kathy Dishon I'm sorry to hear you're also suffering from adenomyosis. It took years to get a proper diagnosis, and only happened because I pushed to see a civilian GYN (we were active duty military), since the military doctors didn't have a clue. Loved, loved, loved the GYN and his staff, and the fact that it took him mere minutes to diagnose me, and then scheduled the exploratory surgery ASAP to confirm. They caught it in time that the method used for my hysterectomy was less invasive than making an incision in my abdomen, so my recovery time was lessened. The surgical team makes all the difference in my opinion. I have no regrets about the surgery, because I'm no longer in pain, and as a bonus, since my ovaries were still healthy I was able to keep them, and avoid HRT. I did go into menopause earlier than most women, which my GYN prepared me for from the very beginning. Even so, it was years later that I went into menopause. I'm still not doing HRT, because there are really great natural supplements I use that are safer than the cancer causing HRT. I wish you all the best luck in whatever route you have to go.

[@RachelLWolfe]

@Pam Spencer I can understand that completely. My hysterectomy was my first (and only) major surgery. I pray I never need another major surgery, but if I do, hopefully, the experience will be as pleasant as my last one. My surgery was done in a women's surgery center, and was a very nice facility. I had my own recovery room, my mother was allowed to stay in my room with me overnight, and the nurses who cared for me during my stay there were so kind and compassionate. Having a hysterectomy is so life changing for women, and it's not just the physical aspect, but the emotional aspect as well, and I think the entire team understood that. You're losing part of what makes you a woman, and you'll never be able to have children again, and that's something I really wrestled with. BUT... the benefits of having it done far outweigh any "pros" of not going through with it.

[@elsie5642]

❤

[@janicethomas9498]

I awoke in the middle of breast surgery for cancer and couldn’t move or tell anyone that I was watching and terrified. Finally someone noticed and the next thing I remember was being in the recovery room with this terrible headache and throwing up . It’s been years and I still remember it clearly.

[@angelaharris1112]

I'm so sorry that happened. So scary.

[@ThatEmoGirl]

Thankfully all of the anesthesiologists I have had were just like you. Genuinely loved what they do and love people. I wish all doctors were like this.

[@sharonlear2097]

I had one here in N.H. same energy and kindness ❤

[@beckyeaton9617]

Thank you for being so honest about what happens with all the meds given before surgery. I've had several surgeries & I always wake up nauseous & dry heaving. Last surgery I had was in 2018, I had my gallbladder removed. The anesthesiologist didn't listen to me when I told him this. When I woke up I started dry heaving. After I was given a drink of water, I threw it up. When the surgeon came in to talk to me, I was still throwing up. My husband told him this is what happens when I don't get a specific med to prevent nausea before surgery. He told him I told the anesthesiologist this, but he blew it off. Needless to say, the surgeon was furious with him. He apologized numerous times to me. I told him not his fault, because it wasn't. Thankfully it is now in my medical records that I must be given anti nausea meds before anesthesia. Sorry to ramble on. I want to thank you so much for taking the time to do this video after a long day in the OR, not many would do this. Not only are you very informative & honest about things, you are very good looking. Sorry, just wanted to out that out there. Again, thank you for all you do & especially for educating all of us about what goes on when it's lights out for us before going under the knife, much appreciated!

[@jaymejohnson4504]

Same here. I have to have Phenergan before during and after.

[@kathycorcoran1589]

Same here. I always make a point to tell them.

[@DreamsUnfolding]

These videos are absolutely wonderful. No one wants to have surgery, but when you do, having trained anesthesiologists to ferry you through the journey is a godsend. You guys are the unsung heroes of the surgical theater. Thank you!

[@MedicalSecrets]

Thank you for the kind comments, it is our responsibility, and we take it with sanctity 🙏

[@rebekahhoyt9561]

I had a procedure done & propanol was used for anesthesia. I had a very good experience with it, I gently went to sleep & when I woke up in recovery room, I was totally alert, sat straight up, felt like I had just walked in off the street!! No side effects whatsoever! Within a minute or so a nurse came in to check on me & just came to a full stop looking shocked. I asked her if I could get dressed now & call my daughter-in-law to come pick me up. She asked me if I felt ok & I said I felt fine, I just wanted to get dressed. She said I would have to stay for for about 15 minutes so she could check my vitals and if all was well, I could get dressed then. It was the best anesthesia I have ever experienced during procedures/surgeries!❤

[@logicrealitytruth]

@@rebekahhoyt9561 It’s always nice to hear survival stories. I’m glad that you had a good experience. 👍🏼

[@Rollwithit699]

​@@MedicalSecrets Please explain "postoperative delirium" as I've read this happens in a large percentage of people over 65 who have a general anesthetic! I'm terrified to have fusion procedures i really need in neck and lumbar areas.

[@mlgauss60435]

@@Rollwithit699 im going through those same procedures now, in my lumbar area and right sciatica. I'm 69 and I have not had any problems at all. My anesthesiologist is THE best. Talk to yours and tell him your fears. I get the best sleep when I go!

[@victoriakraft6055]

I had back surgery and was aware of the conversation that the doctor and staff had while under anesthesia. At one point I had tears running down my face because of hearing the doctors negative and hurtful comments. A nurse assisting told the doctor to stop because I was crying and could hear him. Successful surgery but hurtful words.

[@waterfall_brook]

OMG Victoria! That's horrifying! I hope you brought a full complaint against that surgeon. :(

[@mainemermaid6596]

I've had multiple surgeries, and have heard and remembered what people were saying, every time. One time, the nurses were happy that I'd shaved "down there," so they wouldn't have to...Lol... "Yay! One less thing!...I know, I hate doing that"... proceeded by a funny story about a really hairy patient. Another time the team discussed my physical anatomy in a way that I didn't care for. In another surgery, they played music, and the nurses were singing, laughing, and discussing their weekend plans. I tell the surgeons what happened at my follow up appointments, and they're always shocked that I was conscious the entire time (always look a little shocked & embarrassed when I tell them). I can't feel pain while under, thank God. I fall asleep, at first. Then, it feels like I'm sitting in a dark room, listening. During my hysterectomy, the doctor accidentally cut me while removing the sharp instruments from my abdomen, and that was scary as hell. He had to find the bleed to stop it and suture it up. I remember them talking about my blood pressure, and the anesthesiologist had to administer something to make sure I wouldn't wake up because my whole surgery took a long time, and I was trying to move my fingers. The scene in the room definitely turned serious, quiet, and tense. I was worried that I was going to die, and was praying. This was 10 years ago, so my memory's a bit sketchy now. I try not to think about it, but I hope to God that I never have to have surgery again, because I know that I'll be scared. In another surgery, the oxygen was up so high that I honestly thought they were going to pop my lungs. That WAS painful, as hell, and I was fighting like mad to tell them. I finally managed to move my hand and foot, and the doctor told him to turn the oxygen down. I let my body be still after that, so they'd know that was why I was struggling. It's normal for your throat and chest to hurt a bit after surgery, because of the tube, but my chest hurt SO bad after that. I swear that it took a good year for my lungs to heal. I reported it to the surgeon's office, but the nurse kept saying "Oh. That's normal. It'll go away, etc." She didn't know that I knew what had happened. I'd love to ask an anesthesiologist about this one day. I wonder how common or rare this is....

[@1171]

Me too!

[@rubyruby6358]

@@mainemermaid6596 so sorry!!

[@robertdorothyboley2705]

I heard my surgeon while having open.heart. He said it's show time

[@margaret3063]

As a retired nurse, I’m really enjoying your most informative posts. Good work.

[@taletcs]

I have PTSD since having an operation on my spine 3 years ago. I woke in the operartion screaming from pain, then woke at the end hyperventerlating in a crying fit. Your video's are helping me uderstand what happened and why I have PTSD. They are helping to calm the symptoms.... Thank You

[@tamarafaurot]

I recently had a colon resection and before surgery lying there amongst what seemed like 1000 medical staff members bustling around, the anesthesiologist is the ONLY ONE that read my chart and stopped in his tracks, looked directly at me and said oh cancer! I am so sorry! I cannot tell you how much that meant. He saw me. He saw me!

[@jaydenp4975]

I would feel so much more at ease if you were my doctor during surgery. You’re amazing.

[@heatherboltz357]

I put my faith in God before any surgery as well as pray for all involved to have the wisdom of Solomon

[@DawnNair-Bartlett]

Wow, what an eye opener. After major surgery, I woke up surrounded by a group of nurses and doctors. They said I was singing, praising, and blessing everyone in the hospital while I was coming around. 😂. Thank you so much for the explanation. We are seniors, and my husband is due for an op. I will try and keep him happy and positive beforehand. Bless you. Keep up the amazing work. Dawn

[@joytitusc3727]

Best recovery ever! Lol!

[@triciamedora9274]

This happened to me. I can't imagine what it would have been like if I wasn't given the versed. I remembered waking up and not being able to communicate it is not something anyone should experience. It is traumatic. The medication did not erase the memory completely. This is so important. Great to know this information. Thank you 🌈❤️

[@joannefrancia5940]

I once was being prepped for surgery and I asked about the possibility of experiencing pain because of maybe not being numb enough. I had a friend who said this had happened to her, so I just wanted to be sure. Well, my anesthesiologist took extra care making SURE that I couldn’t feel anything. I thought at the time that my question maybe made him a little nervous! Needless to say, I didn’t have any issues and all went well. But I felt a little bad for raising that question! In hindsight, I don’t think my question actually did make him nervous, but I think rather that he just wanted to calm any fears that I might be having. Thankfully I’ve never actually had any issues with anesthesia myself. But I appreciated his extra efforts to make sure I felt comfortable though! My surgeries have all been done in the San Francisco Bay Area, so it’s possible that you’ve been my anesthesiologist at one time or another!

[@stephanielu7694]

Both times I was put under I woke up fully alert as they were wheeling me out of the OR. I was sexually abused by a doctor when I was a teen. With my first surgery the doctor completely dismissed my past, and not sympathetic of what happened and how it was causing me anxiety about having surgery. Being unconscious in a room with a doctor who would be doing surgery on my cervix. So "down there." I freaked out and had a panic attack when they were trying to put me out. I threw stuff and tried kicking nurses. I now have PTSD after the surgery and had night mares for some time afterwards. Second surgery was done with a wonderful, sympathetic, understanding, caring doctor. I was in the hospital for a week leading up to the surgery and so spent a lot of time with the doctor. Saw his care for me as a patient and professionalism. When I was rushed into emergency surgery (post partum hemorrhage), I was calm, in absolutely horrible pain, but calm. No panic attacks, no PTSD or nightmares afterwards. The only thing I have after surgery is everytime I remember the doctor I cry. He saved my life, showed me care I didn't expect and greatly appreciate, and has restored some of my faith in doctors.

[@portagepete1]

I know a woman that went into a mental institution in Chicago they drugged and raped her.

[@lynnebucher6537]

I have never forgotten the callous, dismissive attitudes I got from doctors 40 and 15 years ago. As if I deserved what happened to me. Fortunately I also have more recent warm memories of some kind and caring physicians.

[@jillybe1873]

Yes I always tell doctors I was abused as a child.

[@marktwain5232]

I am so sorry you went through such a difficult traumatic experience. Sending you healing and very best wishes at all times.

[@stephanielu7694]

@@marktwain5232 Thank you ❣️

[@CarlyFaith15]

Whenever I wake up from anesthesia, the first thing I notice is that I can't see. My eyes are open and I'm looking around but, my brain can't register what's around me. Once, I woke up in so much pain and I couldn't talk so, I was amazed as I woke up a little more to find out that I was using sign language to spell the word pain over and over again. It worked and the nurse noticed so, she was able to give me something for pain. I was just surprised that something I learned so many years ago would be something that my brain reached for in order to get my meaning across when I couldn't talk. The brain is cool and complicated. I find it comforting that it's not completely understood. God did not make something simple such as consciousness when he made us. PS, your honesty is extremely appreciated. It's rare.

[@eloisemarie5219]

I hate that my memories were wiped. Something happened during the surgery and the medical trauma I suffered has taken years to overcome. In that time I lost my job, lost my license, and was left in chronic pain. Finally a nurse advocate told me how to get well. I'm so thankful for her. I hope to never have another surgery again.

[@kaylee01]

I’ve experienced a similar situation, would you mind giving me some tips?

[@oliveoil2x]

Definitely didn’t over hype my hysterectomy & expected a solid recovery. I’m 51 days out and still in crazy pain. My nerves won’t forget. I was ‘inflated’ or ‘deflated’ in a way that disturbed my body & left air in my pelvic area. Most intense and painful for 3 days. Could barely breath, and when I asked my surgeon what happened, he didn’t tell me anything. A recovery room nurse informed my husband that I’d had complications and that they’d had to medicate me heavily to correct issues. It really eroded my trust in my surgeon & my experience with recovery and follow up from his office has been really terrible. I’m hoping folks will follow their intuition & before surgery, be sure you trust your surgeon. I had to fight to get follow up imaging, revealing I now have ovarian cysts & that one ovary is now in a bad position … more surgery in the future & I still can’t bend or move without lots of pain. Really wish I could have a shot to forget the last 7 weeks of my life. It’s been absolute misery. Find a surgeon you trust.

[@adrielburned6924]

It has been about 2 weeks since you posted. I really hope you are feeling better now, or at least feeling a bit better. ❤

[@oliveoil2x]

@@adrielburned6924 I’m 119 days out. After multiple exams, scans and ultrasounds, not help. I’m in pain every day. It’s ruined many aspects of my life.

[@cynthiastogden7000]

Sorry for your experience. I developed ovarian cysts about your age and was told I needed surgery. However I declined. I had intermittent scans to monitor. I am now 78 still with the cysts which are no bother. My understanding is that they can shrink over time. I have other health problems but manage. Good luck.

[@patriciafennell1005]

I also had a hysterectomy and was in great pain 8 weeks out. Turns out my sacram(sp?) joint was locked and my low back in spasm due to the position I was in during surgery.

[@oliveoil2x]

@@patriciafennell1005 ouch. Sounds very uncomfortable & hard to move about with that! How have things resolved for you?

[@cynthiamadson8752]

I just had surgery a couple of weeks ago and I went into it very calm and trusting the team. You are very enlightening, thank You.

[@vickyalberts6716]

Worst mistake of my life was agreeing to have surgery under local anaesthetic & sedation, instead of GA. They used midazolam. I remember most of the surgery. I can’t even begin to describe the terror. I remember seeing the scalpel in his hand and putting my arms up to try and protect myself. They topped up the midazolam but it didn’t help. The whole experience was horrific. I honestly believe that midazolam is causing PTSD and mental health problems in many people. There is overwhelming evidence now that even if someone cannot consciously remember, the body does. It reminds me of how surgeons used to operate on babies without anaesthesia, thinking it didn’t matter because they wouldn’t remember.

[@lisaamren5607]

They also thought babies can't fell pain at all and would not remember, and babies screaming when operated on was just them feeling uncomfortable or whatever else they claimed.

[@belindalaughlin8562]

And what a load of poop that is! I REFUSED to have my son papoosed to a board, tightly swaddled, for circumcision. And no way were those yoyo's gonna sedate my baby

[@evelynfussell174]

Hurts my heart what babies have gone through

[@evelynfussell174]

I’ve come awake twice during surgery and heard them say she’s coming around, give her more sedation. So has my son and daughter. People with red hair require more sedation.

[@carolineblackledge8912]

Yes! Although I didn’t/don’t know anything about the meds I had during surgery on a finger at all. For a week after I felt my brain was struggling to reconcile what had physically gone on with what it couldnt remember. It was just a 50 min surgery thank goodness. Not enough is known about these modern drugs.

[@bobbyhendley3084]

My retina surgery was a difficult and rare procedure, so I literally went to the #1 Retinologist in the country to have it done. He told me I’d have to be awake because he would have to ask me questions throughout it. I was freaked out. But he told me they’d give me something to block my ability to remember it. His anesthesiologist worked only with him so he was more up to speed on these surgeries than anyone else in his field. With my complicated medical past and a major anesthesia disaster, the anesthesiologist listened carefully and asked a lot of questions so he’d know exactly what he was working with. It went flawless! And the anesthesiologist was still by my side when I came to in Recovery, still monitoring me carefully. Knowing what was going to be done to my eye, I was so grateful that I truly had no memory from the moment they said they were ready to begin, and checked to be sure I was. I said yes, and then remembered waking up. It couldn’t have had a better outcome! The Retinoligist said it was the best outcome he’d ever seen from this procedure on a case that severe. I’m very grateful! Especially for that memory blocker!

[@MedicalSecrets]

That's so wonderful to hear! By 🙏

[@GrannyLinn]

I remember my eye surgeries. I was given Versed for the same reason… had to stay awake to follow directions. The experiences were fascinating. Wish I could get Versed before flying.

[@rs5570]

What a trooper! So proud of you & your wonderful doctor and outstanding anesthesiologist! ❤️

[@melijegasini2014]

I am thankful you had a competent and compassionate anesthesiologist!

[@helen7635]

Bobby which country do you live in,if In the UK which area did you have it done,

[@jewelhaines8842]

I heard a story of a man who had surgery. He was paralyzed from the drugs, but the Doctor forgot to put him under. He felt every cut! The nurse finally realized, and all of the Doctors agreed to give him the versed and he went home and started having severe panic attacks screaming constantly. He actually ended up committing suicide. It was so sad. The Doctors all got in trouble for trying to cover it up.

[@AmyB1961]

I remember that story. Horrible. Poor man.

[@suraya1224]

The doctors " got in trouble"? They should have all lost their medical licenses.

[@portagepete1]

The subconscious part of your memory remembers everything that happened.

[@vlw4165]

I was thinking of that very story--from the Mr. Ballen site? It haunts me. And I've seen interviews of surgery patients who have had that very thing happen to them. Scares the daylights out of me.

[@jewelhaines8842]

@VLW Yes! Mr. Ballen! I love his stories! The strange, Dark and Mysterious! 😊

[@BattlestarCanada]

I appreciate your dedication to your trade and your trauma-informed practice. You seem well informed and are extremely helpful to these folks asking questions, despite needing to protect yourself. Thank you for putting yourself out here, I certainly appreciate stumbling on this video, it's make me a little less anxious of that experience infront of me. You are appreciated.

[@rainydaywoman5758]

This doctor is awesome! So refreshing to see a doctor tell the truth that other doctors hide." Keep it up, Dr. Anthony

[@ashleygill7018]

You have a gift for teaching and helping people understand. You give great answers and I can’t believe you manage a live so well without making it awkward. (The stop and start reading moments are probably hard to manage and you’ve done it best. Really the best I’ve seen.) I think anesthesiologists have so much to share - that is what I learned when I ended up with an anesthesiologist as my doctor at a pain clinic. You all know so much and I hadn’t previously known the connection between anesthesia and understanding of pain. Love your videos. Just found you. Thank you.

[@pattigolden4956]

My sister had surgery and they under doused her, so she remembers the whole surgery, conversations during surgery, and the fact she couldn't speak to tell them that she was awake. Very sad.

[@annb3376]

Hey! Great videos! Thanks for putting these out there. I have a suggestion for all surgical centers…if they’re interested in hearing. I’ve been in waiting rooms before surgery and some have the news playing all over the monitors. If a TV must be on put something on that calms the mind. The news creates anxiety and depression in most people and it’s the last thing that should be playing before a patient goes into surgery.

[@suzannechance5876]

Hell yes!❤ Great idea!

[@debravictoria7452]

It's the last thing that should be played anywhere, anytime.

[@berean65]

I don't watch the news. Happy as a lark.

[@myfirstnamemylastname2994]

Yes, and once the higher brain is deeply sedated, you may still hear bad things, but with no ability to place in context or perspective, so it can turn into a nightmare. The OR team should be careful what they say about the patient. If a patient felt neutral about one going into surgery and comes out angry at or afraid of them, why might that be, if they have no memory and don't know their role in the procedure?

[@Maggie-tr2kd]

Agree, 100%. After suffering a heart attack, hospitalization, and a surgical procedure, I started physical rehab with a small group of others where we wore devices to track our heart rates and nurses taking blood pressure as we exercised. The best thing was that all TVs were tuned to home improvement, gardening, or wildlife/nature channels. No news. None of us needed the stress !

[@margaretearl3893]

Patients appreciate your honesty and trying to keep them calm, from being scared. Nurses are appreciated for that as well.

[@davidputterman2719]

Very good and very informative video. I am a retired adjunct professor of emergency medicine at a CT university. I have had Midazolam in the past for surgeries and have surprised my surgeons post surgery that I remembered what they said and what they were doing in the OR when I was wheeled in there including telling one of them that they were sitting on the operating table while texting waiting for my arrival. Just for the fun of it, I always try to fight the anesthesia but to no avail, finally go unconscious. It's all good! Thank you again doc.

[@iodine63]

My mother who had a mastectomy had to go back in surgery to clear blood clots. My mother told the surgeon she was feeling pain, the surgeon told her she was just feeling the pressure not pain. My mother had a very high pain tolerance but once in the recovery room. She was in tears and told us she could feel each cut and the stretching of skin for them to clean the area and remembered it all.

[@sunshine_1111x]

😢😢😢

[@ryanhegseth8720]

My fear was that I would be fully awake and in pain but paralyzed and then memory blocked. It wasn’t like that, it was more like time travel, jumping straight into the future. I did wake up once, while under during a procedure and I’m glad to know that the instant I became aware I was able to move and I clearly remember trying to pull out my breathing tube, the Dr.s were able to put me back out very quickly.👍🏻 Great Job Doctors! They saved my life that night.

[@tsmja]

Having JUST underwent open heart surgery, I truly appreciate Dr Durani (My anesthesiologist), and I appreciate you! it means a lot that you are taking the time after a long day to inform us, educate, and answer our questions! God bless you.

[@ezridr1234]

Horror story for ya, my dad had a pace maker installed that was temporary for monitoring following another surgery. When he went in to have the unit removed weeks later he was put under once again, while he was under he woke up and had full consciousness but was paralysed and could not move or speak. He told me that was the worst, most painful thing he had ever gone thru as they pulled the cable from within his heart. He couldn't scream out or anything, just lay there and take it. His story always scares the hell out of me when going into a surgery and I've had a few so far. Hope this doesn't happen to others.

[@loriecarter3414]

I had the same experience for my heart ablation. They only noticed when my hot tears were running down the side of my face.

[@ISayNukem]

Jeeeesus, is this common with heart surgery?

[@belindalaughlin8562]

God bless your brave father. That is stress that could have killed him; so is the PTSD that he must live with. Hope you're both well ❤❤❤

[@suzannerodriguez8600]

@@loriecarter3414 , and THAT is why I will have mo more surgeries EVER. I would much rather die than go through what you have been through with multiple serious surgeries. I AM DONE!

[@andrealewis9636]

I do not take pain meds, but I do need extra meds for surgery or procedures. I have read many times that red headed people require more anesthia. I have seen some that believe that and some dont.

[@kslmt]

Thank you for these videos! I have had countless surgeries; I am the kind of patient who wants to know as much as possible, though I understand that it's not practical for a medical specialist to condense all their professional knowledge into one or two conversations with a patient. Your videos are a wonderful resource for understanding more of what's going on and why.

[@dawnrose9150]

I did tell my anesthesiologist I watched your videos, and he said yes, he had one gentleman request he could count backward from 10 and said he could make it to 5. He said he made it to 5! When he talked to the patient after he said he only remembered making to 7 😂. He also had a patient who wanted to fight as long as he could after given anesthesia. He said ok, but I always win. That was funny!

[@edwinsutton5076]

Count backward from 10? Nigga please, I just smile, say goodnight and watch my eyelids fall shut. Same way waking up while under. Can't smile but I find it reassuring to be alive as my eyelids open and my eyes roll around. I can't pick out an object or person but when my doctor talks I've always been able to blink yes and no and understand completely what he's telling me. Kudos to Dr.Cohen and his teams at Huntsville hospital in North Alabama who have brought me back from death a few times. The nurse who answered the Doctors call for the time to enter on my death certificate stopped by and almost fell to the floor when she saw me. Told me they had sent her home after completing my death certificate. I was operated on Friday and didn't wake up until Tuesday. Anesthesia may be hard on you but pales in comparison to death.

[@jesusis1459]

I'm out the second the drug enters the iv...and love it

[@HildeAzul]

That sounds just like my hubs. He fights it for fun.

[@elizabethjansen2684]

I was told to count back from 100; I did 2 and a half times. I heard someone say she's still awake turn it up.

[@sheilapaschal3257]

I’m so thankful for your video’s and explaining how these and many of the medications work. I had both hips replaced and one important thing that my anesthesiologist did when talking with me before my surgery was he asked me could we have prayer. I can honestly say I pray for all the Dr’s…nurses and all the hands that help take care of me.

[@Jessica_Films]

I had been wondering why medicines that intentionally affect memory like midazolam are sometimes used, so this was a great explanation. Thank you. I also appreciate your mentioning that not much is known about how the brain or consciousness works. I’ve had mixed experiences with some people in the health care system who not only did not admit or clarify that there’s a lot that we still don’t know about the brain, but have actually taken the opposite approach through a deliberate lack of that sort of humility, which came across as inconsiderate and absolutist - such a contrast to your willingness to tell us that there is still much left to learn.

[@sr3v0l]

I wonder if there's a connection between medicine they give you to reduce cholesterol & Dementia. Because your brain needs cholesterol to function properly so if someone on high cholesterol meds might not receive enough cholesterol causing a deficiency of the brains cholesterol causing memory problems

[@AmyB1961]

@@sr3v0l I recently watched a video about dementia where it was described that often it is caused by plaques on the brain, which can be dealt with by moving and good nutrition. If caught early, I presume. (Moving, as in exercise. Walking, swimming, etc. Getting blood to move more. Etc.)

[@EKA201-j7f]

​@@AmyB1961 They are now reevaluating that idea. Keep researching.

[@AmyB1961]

@@EKA201-j7f This was recent info, so... Also, it certainly depends on which med journal or research site a person goes to learn.

[@CollapseDev]

@@AmyB1961 During one of the jobs I worked at it was very exhausting work - the kind that created chemical buildup in the brain - over time I began to slowly become a walking zombie and had serious memory issues like forgetting how I got somewhere - even downstairs - I forgot basic tasks and could not hold a conversation. I also noticed that I was making the same discoveries over and over in my notes I could see this - it's surreal. I know a lot of the effect was also sleep based - because I would wake up feeling like I had lost a part of myself every night. Luckily for me it was exercise - a simple jog - even in the house or on the spot that did the trick - it woke me up and cleared the chemicals to such a degree that I found staggering at its speed of effect considering how bad the situation was. I felt so thick and heavy living like that but got so used to it - the exercise made me feel so light and clear and restored my deep sleep. Normally Meditation was my go to method but during this time all it did was amplify the PTSD hallucinations because meditation while fast acting heavily relies on some level of a clear mind to work with. So I couldn't close my eyes to meditate I would have to open my eyes which worked wonders. Doing some brain studies I can see that my brain waves during this time were high beta (stress) and higher theta and delta (sleepiness, dreaming) and reduced Gamma (higher informational processing, joy and lucidity). So the power of chemical buildup in the brain clearly resulted in Alzheimer/Dementia for me. Which progressively got worse - when I finally started to forget how I got to places I knew something had to be done. The result was a crazy journey that made me learn about life in ways others could never dream of - I was quite literally in between life and death - the spirit world ....I could go on but beyond this we leave the world of the normal. So yes in conclusion I am backing the theory that those degenerative diseases as their name states are simple results of negative chemicals in the brain. The job I had to leave but I didn't recover really until I bought a better bed, better chair and started exercise - which super enhances meditation - I feel wonderful! I also learned that pressure on the spine mainly lumbar and tailbone cause fatigue and a sense of dread or fear.....interesting. What is fascinating is once the brain has high enough gamma waves if you know how to tap into them it can begin to restore the memories that were destroyed which leads me to know that we have the physical memory side that these drugs act on and a virtual memory side - only accessible in higher brainwaves which most people can't access.

[@garyfrechette8689]

Very interesting post. Thanks. Had robotic prostatectomy 5 weeks ago and all went well. Before going under, we told a few jokes to one another and I woke up happy, joking on my way to the hospital room. I've done this a few times now and your post really explains a lot about the mental disposition of those undergoing surgery. Again, great information, thanks.

[@kenniepennie9668]

I wish all anesthesiologists were as conscientious and kind as this man seems. I struggle with never getting enough anesthesia and nobody EVER listens. And I am a health care provider myself!!!

[@darriontunstall3708]

Great live stream, I learned so much! That was awesome and amazing! I really enjoy donating to the anesthesiologist Foundation, since it was hard for me to go to college because of my cerebral palsy, I really wanted to be a anesthesiologist. I went to the eye doctor today,, I may have to have eye surgery in September because my right eye is crossed, I have had 14 surgeries because of my cerebral palsy, I’m 33 from Memphis

[@annetterobinson436]

I’m having a total knee replacement in May. You make me feel better about going to sleep. Thank you.❤

[@oliverstravels1]

I hope your surgery was successful and you are making a speedy recovery.

[@GalenCop9]

Thanks so much for creating these videos and willingness to share your experience and knowledge. Having inguinal hernia surgery this Wednesday and watching your videos have reduced my anxiety quite a bit. Thanks again!!

[@gshenaut]

My problem with sedatives is with colonoscopies. During my first one back in the 90s, I was asked if I wanted to watch the monitor during the procedure. I said I did, and they gave me enough pain killer for the gas pressure, but kept me clearheaded. I really enjoyed the experience. The doctor talked to me throughout about he was doing and what he was seeing. In subsequent colonoscopies, I have asked the anesthesiologist to give me just enough for the gas pains, but not enough to knock me out, but not one has done this. I feel like I keep paying for a front row seat but always fall asleep and miss the show.

[@leecarlson9713]

My feelings exactly! When I lived in Arkansas, I watched all my colonoscopies. Here in southmost Texas, they won’t let me watch, and I resent it!

[@cherylkeithley7303]

Your willingness to post videos with this information is great. Knowing what is going on reduces the fear in the patient. Thank you so very much!!

[@kellysampson9744]

Thank you Dr, I love your compassion, and treating patients with kindness.

[@deedeeturner6577]

Thanks for the real talk. I always get so much anxiety when I go to the Dr. My blood pressure shoots through the roof. My bp is fine except when I go to the Dr. I have liver issues so I’m always on edge. It isn’t the drs that make me nervous. It is my liver issues. Thank God my numbers are improving. I did a ton of research on nutrition for the liver and it is working. I think drs should have more education on nutrition.

[@angelsgranny]

I still have nightmares from the surgery when they only knocked me out enough that I couldn't open my eyes or move any part of my body. But I heard and felt the entire torture. Never again.

[@karlabritfeld7104]

Did you sue them?

[@mimibee626]

Oh please ... totally your imagination.

[@felicitydeikos5250]

I had this too, where I couldn't " wake up" and open my eyes. Too much anaesthetic, the problem was.

[@justinstilson8028]

I love how this anesthesiologist is being Honest,"We don't understand Consciousness yet,we don't understand Mental Health yet.." Ty,for being Honest,and Real,its true most do not understand Consciousness yet,there is So much we have yet to learn about a great many things. I Appreciate people like this doc,he's compassionate and understanding!

[@schevalirae]

Thank you, Doctor! Having had 15 surgeries during my life, now 62 years old, I found this so interesting. Reading some comments I also realize how fortunate I am that I don't have memories of being operated on. The worst thing that has happened related to my surgeries was in 2012 just outside the surgical suite waiting to be wheeled in. The anesthesiologist was also waiting, and we exchanged greetings. As I was about to be wheeled in she looked down at me and said "OMG, when is the last time you went to the dentist?" It seriously happened so fast I couldn't respond, and I was shocked she said that. Yes, I needed to go to a dentist! I was laid off during the recession of 2008 and about to have surgery to remove most of my right Lung because the non-small Lung cancer tumor grew so much between December 2009 and Valentine's Day 2012. I was awarded SSDI in July 2010 for Major Depression Disorder, Severe and Recurrent, but my Medicare did not go into effect until November 2011. I was barely surviving during that time and had virtually no help or support. Thankfully that all changed after my surgery. I meant to complain at least in the form of a letter and forgot about it. Eleven years ago now, so much for that. I still remember the aggravation and other emotions I felt as I was put under for surgery, which was 6.5 hours. But I was out pretty quick, of course. The biggest thing I remember about waking up was l thought they were crazy wanting me to sit up and even crazier when they wanted me to walk!

[@larisaweber478]

I feel very rested and relaxed after sedation while administered fir the minor surgeries/procedures, and looking forward to have pre-operation sedation before a full anesthesia . I like that it gives calmness and “ don’t care “ state, and sensation of “exiting” conscious state.

[@toniavasseur9574]

Yeah me too I feel like I’ve gotten the best sleep in my life

[@irenenavarrette1918]

Kindness go a long long way. Thank you!

[@MedicalSecrets]

You're welcome!

[@sondranewall4462]

I am a retired mental health counselor who treated PTSD patients for many years who grew up in an abusive situation, or was in an abusive marriage. The earlier that PTSD is treated, the less likely of long term consequences. Having a mental health professional in the hospital addressing PTSD after surgery, would help patients so much. Thank you for your video.

[@MedicalSecrets]

Thank you for your service in this important field! 🙏

[@a.b.creator]

I'm dealing with having long term PTSD right now, 40 years too late...yes, I wish someone had noticed or caught it sooner. I had no idea I had it.

[@PucciNYC]

Until you have experienced loneliness you don't fully understand how sad it makes you feel. Unfortunately now I understand why some elderly people are so grumpy. It really is sad to be living alone in this cold world. 😢 This doctor is really a special breed to be so intense with his patients and understand mental status of patient counts with outcome of surgery.

[@pinschrunner]

I love your channel. @Medical Secrets Thanks for taking the time to communicate to citizens directly and professionally.

[@tamaradodge4865]

I don't care what's going on with....never....ever gonna have surgery! This video just made up my mind!😂....seriously!

[@jamzee63]

Before I go under I pray for everyone in the OR and leave it to God then inhale deeply and count to 10 backwards and out I go. Woke up no nausea and felt pretty good had a ovarian cyst removed that attached to my appendix, colon and bladder. Yes it was the size of large plum. Had my surgery in Germany though and Don't tell you squat if any complications happen. Thanks for your video(s) they off tons of info to help ease pre op tension.❤

[@joetackett5238]

I love your teachings, Dr. Ki feels like I'm in medical school.I do watch surgeries on KZbin, and it is amazing.If I could do it all again, I would love to do anesthesia.

[@TeddyBear-xw2tj]

Dear Dr. Kaveh, I know that God just allowed me to stumble upon this video of yours. First of all...KUDOS! 🎉 🥳 👍👍👍 THREE thumbs up! 😉 What an incredible outpouring of your inner soul... on behalf of humanity! I'm blown away, actually! I'm a retired CardioThoracic Surgical ICU nurse that earned my little water wings @ LLUMC. After 25 years at the bedside, I've worked with the good, the bad, and the ugly as they would say. YOU, sir, are a true ASSET to the profession! May God richly bless you and yours as you continue to use your talents and your precious TIME to try to MAKE A DIFFERENCE...ONE patient at a time! It IS a meat market out there. I resigned in 2004 because I couldn't deal any longer with feeling like I was a USDA inspector with sides of beef hanging on chains pasding by me as they went down the assembly line. You can hear the despair of burn-out there. As for you, young man.. STAY STRONG! Give it your best, for as long as you can...and most of all, go home to your family every night, understanding that YOU were the blessing in the lives of those you touched that day! 😇🙏💞 That will help you stay resillient for as long as you can. BTW... It would have been a PLEASURE to work with you and recover your patients! Keep the faith!

[@luananoel6786]

Versed doesn't work on me. I had a very good anesthesiologist in South Carolina who explained what he would be using on me. That's the first time I've ever had an anesthesiologist explain anything to me and it made a huge difference in my experience. I was pleasantly surprised because I've always had problems before. Please continue to explain the process...you make such a wonderful difference in the world. You are an amazing doctor. Thank you.

[@InternetJury]

I love that you're at least honest and relatable by saying, "We don't know how this works..." That made me laugh a bit... I mean, you guys have our lives in your hands and you're all, "Eh, we're pretty sure we know what we're doing, but we really have no idea... we're just grabbing the wheel and holding on based on experience and instinct. But really, we have no clue how or why this happens."

[@kristariebel4737]

I was thinking the same thing

[@charliedavis8894]

Out of 15 surgeries, I distinctly remember two. The first was a medial menistectomy on my right knee. I woke up during the surgery, raised my head to see my doctor had my right foot clamped in his armpit while he was moving back and forth with his instruments in my knee. That struck me as so funny that I said "I always knew you were just pulling my leg!" He froze for a second then yelled at the anesthesiologist and I don't remember anything after that. It's still funny to me. The second time I reacted adversely and I still don't know why but I spent the entire week I was in the hospital apologizing to anyone who came in my room. I'd shattered my ankle, had surgery to place plates then a few days after I came home I had an infection. I called the Dr office every day for a week and told them i had an infection and never received a response. In desperation, I finally drove 4 hours to another hospital (I live in a remote area), got there at 3am in screaming pain and was in surgery by 6am. I woke up being wheeled to my room and went ballistic. I was sure a monster had my foot and was eating his way up my leg. I was screaming and crabwalking backwards off the top of the bed. Four male nurses laid across me to hold me down. I'm 5 foot zip and was 120 lbs but somehow I had superhuman strength and had tossed off the female nurses. They were all so kind, the one closest to my face kept stroking my head and telling me it was all right until I came around and just started crying from the pain. I felt so bad later for what I put them through but I really had no control. That's the only bad effect on me 13 years later, I still feel bad for those men and women who had to deal with my mental delusions from the pain. I had actually begged them to cut my leg off! I'm grateful they didn't listen. Now I'm looking at having both hips replaced and possibly another low back fusion and the only orthopedic surgeons in my area is the same group that ignored my ankle infection 13 years ago! PS, I've never taken any drug without a RX, period.

[@jessicaeasley6699]

I'm sorry for the health and medical struggles you've faced, but can relate to the humor aspect- just before having anesthesia my second time while they were taking my vitals the thermometer wasn't placed properly to take my temp so the nurse apologized for taking so many pokes in my mouth and my first response was 'it's all good, you're just lookin for some hot stuff' (in a singing tone as the disco song goes..) cheesy but it got some chuckles Hope your upcoming needs are met with MUCH more care and proper consideration, may you have speedy recoveries with any procedures

[@charliedavis8894]

@@jessicaeasley6699 Thank you for the very kind words! Have an awesome day/evening.

[@leealexander3507]

Thank you for informing us. It's so kind of you to take the time after a long work day. I appreciate it very much.

[@jameslarsen3184]

I have had numerous involved surgeries an must say that the anesthesiologists were always so relaxing and engaging in their conversations pre surgery.

[@contactexperiencer57]

Thank you for what most doctors think it’s a waste of time. Your videos are extremely informative. So many people love to be informed. Thanks again.

[@ForeverChanged7]

All I can say is that I sooo appreciate your candor when it comes down to providing the straight skivy on what is known and what is not known. Knowledge is power and today, more than ever, we have to advocate for ourselves. It's soooo risky to ones life, physical and mental health to not do your due diligence about the procedure or procedures you are having and know the state of your own health; allergies to medications ect. Speaking with your surgeon about pre existing conditions, current medications prescribed and recreational if that applies. Including alcohol consumption. Knowledge is power and thanks again for demystifying anesthesia. It's mad science to know just what combination of gases, medications and how they work synergistically to suspend a patient somewhere in-between the realm of life and death. Quite a science. I admire that science and I appreciate so much a physician who has made it his specialty to allow ppl to have life saving procedures free of pain and or the memory of that procedure. Alleviating acute suffering to cure or augment in a beneficial way, a life that would would have been ,perhaps non functional or having correctives surgery so things can mechanically work properly is fabulous. Thank you sooo much Dr.

[@suzannechance5876]

You said alot and it's so true! Well done!

[@laughing5559]

My mother told me that during surgery she could hear me screaming in pain. The waiting room was close to the surgery area. I remembered some extreme severe pain but not for the length of time that she described to me afterwards. The problem I have now is finding an anesthesiologist that won't cancel the procedure after I tell them what happened previously.

[@lebronshairline4768]

Wow. What hospital was this?

[@writtenroses3416]

Did they say why that happened?

[@Healthyhealings]

Thanks for this great live Doc! This was a great one, full of great information… Every time you do one of these the entire community becomes more empowered and we are ALL GRATEFUL! Did you happen to see my question for earlier today??

[@karendash3274]

As a 40yr R.N. who is now retired, let me say that I so appreciate your humility and caring heart…you give me hope😊❤️😢👏

[@karinesavard2016]

Thank you for making this info available as it empowers people to have some knowledge about what is going on in the hospital. Also not asking for our money as your salary is probably double or triple that of ours. I always find internet so profit based to the detriment of "humanity" in this world. Wishing you all the best helping people.🙏❤

[@Sweetnsalty-wt6cc]

I missed your live again darn it! You're such a gift to us. I appreciate you taking the time to impart some wonderful and important information. Bless you Dr. K.❤🙏❤🤗

[@leealexander3507]

I wake up from anesthesia the same way I wake up in the morning. I'll be sleeping peacefully and I don't want to wake up just yet. It just feels so good to be peacefully asleep after a long day of anxiety attacks. The only times I feel calm and content when I'm awake is when I'm with either my son or my beautiful black Arabian stallion. They are both so kind and loving. It didn't used to be this way. Only since I developed a life threatening illness with aftereffects from the treatment that are now in as much danger of killing me as the original disease. This has changed everything. I was a strong optimistic self confident athlete most of my life and enjoyed taking care of and helping others. It was always a joy to contribute to our community. Now I feel like a burden to others instead of an asset to our community which is definitely not a good way to feel. Hopefully I can find more ways to be useful. I often care for a 98 year old neighbor so his wife can get out of the house when she needs to. My son is no longer sure of my ability to babysit his two large dogs because he's afraid I'll get knocked down the stairs and he's probably right. He's starting to think I might be able to do it again soon and I think he's right as long as therr is someone I can call in an emergency. I'm thinking about finding an assisted living facility near him before too long although it would mean giving up my horse. I have a home for him with Patty when the time comes. She's been wanting him for years. He's quite valuable but no amount of money could buy him. Although I know she can afford him he's priceless and I intend to give him to her because I know he will get the same level of care he gets from me. That's what really matters.

[@pamspencer5733]

So sorry! Horses are the best! I love Paso finis as they are calm & smooth gait! have C PTSD, as well from Life, let's just say! Your not a burden as so many people open up to me because I'm a very compassionate person! I think a prayer circle, would really help humans to reconnect on a higher plane! 🙏💙🌺

[@IvySnowFillyVideos]

You sound very kind...very compassionate. Your son & horse are very lucky to have you ❤

[@DebraBall03]

Thanks for your willingness to teach. I’ve enjoyed your various presentations❤

[@DianneShand-l2x]

Thank you so much for explaining how these drugs work. I have PTSD, I was abused as a child and I was raped in college. I just went under anesthesia & it went well because I told these things in my pre anesthesia phone call. I could hold my own oxygen mask. I asked not to be strapped down on the table until I was asleep & they provided a female anesthesiologist for me. Shine was awesome & all the people in the OR were women except one male. Very helpful! It was awesome because my last OR visit was horrible I aspirated on the table & coughed blood for 3 days because that anesthesiologist wouldn’t listen to me when & asked to be incubated due to my hiatal hernia. He refused to listen to me & I aspirated on the OR arable. I hope he learned a lesson from my experience! Thank you again for sharing & teaching us with your great wisdom!!!

[@cheezyquackers3981]

I woke up during a radio frequency ablation years ago. I heard a woman screaming and screaming in pain. I then realized it was me! Then it was lights out again. I needed it again a few years ago. No discomfort whatsoever. I'm glad I told the second Dr about my previous experience before the second procedure.

[@sl4983]

He's so handsome 🥰

[@rosiet253]

I’ve said no to Versed for my last four surgeries in the past 3 years. Surgeries were 2-10 hours long. I’m so happy I did because I remember recovery onwards and felt more with it after with no memory loss. I have no memories of the surgery thank goodness. I decided to ask that I not get Versed based on a report from someone I know who had no memory up to 3 days after surgery and I didn’t want that. People should know they can request not having it.

[@Adentalgrl]

Thank you for sharing! I have a surgery coming up and this was not even a consideration for me. I’ll definitely be asking about what they use and refuse it. I really appreciate your comment!

[@rosiet253]

@@Adentalgrl You’re welcome!

[@jennifermello8384]

@@Adentalgrl don't just specifically say Versed. They can just give you a different one, LOL. Make sure that you write on the margin of the consent form that you do not consent to any drugs that produce an amnesia effect, sign and date by that clause. Maybe it will help ensure they take you seriously. After a couple of weeks, go to the records department and request a copy of your surgical notes. that will tell you everything that was administered.

[@Adentalgrl]

@@jennifermello8384 thanks for the tip.

[@myfirstnamemylastname2994]

Yes, I had surgery as an "ambulatory" 1-day patient, an did not know I could delay my midterm neuropsychology exam the next day. I remember very little about but that I took it standing up due to the pain of sitting, and that my 4.0 was ruined by a "C". I usually set the grade curve on exams, and I had been working so hard to keep that 4.0 CPGA, because grad school professors were always telling us "straight A students are a dime a dozen here; you need more if you want in!" My straight A's resumed afterward, but I gave up on that dream...no memory of a lot of the next 2 days.

[@lesissmilinglytryin1436]

it makes me happy knowing someone like you is out here in the world, making it a better place thanks Dr.K

[@lindaaspromonte1514]

You are so sweet! How wonderful for your patients to have you caring for them.

[@MartaWomack]

You are very organized there with your supplies. Also very kind, which is comforting. It's kind of a relief that an anesthesiologist is ready for anything in an emergency. It's also preferred that my memories are wiped out with whatever meds are on board. I've had many operations in my life & I never remember anything. Thank goodness!

[@Angelwing1705]

I woke up just as the doctor began drilling 3 holes in my head. I could feel him leaning into me to apply more pressure as he began. I was paralyzed and my eyes were taped. The only thing I could do was bite down on the tube in my mouth. I guess they noticed and caused me go back to sleep. The second they were finished and the tube came out, my first words were, “I WAS AWAKE WHEN YOU WERE DRILLING!!!”. All activities came to an immediate halt and my doctor, leaned down and placed his hand on my chest and very quietly and calmly asked,” Donna, were you in any pain?” I said ,”no, but I know you drilled 3 holes and then I went back to sleep.” He went out and told my family that I said I woke up and he believes I did and may need counseling. I was in icu and the poor anesthesiologist came to my room the next morning. He was a wreck and said he and his wife had been praying all night for me. He said that it had never happened in his OR before and he was so sorry it happened to me. I told him I was fine and that I was not going to let it define me and I hoped he wouldn’t let it define him. My family, on the other hand, freaked out! LOL! I don’t normally tell anyone, because it causes such a strong reaction. My surgery was for a very large 4.5 cm benign meningioma. I ‘m doing great, no deficiencies and 9 years later, no recurrence! My teen age grandsons heard a casual conversation about that incident yesterday and it freaked them out. I was surprised at the visceral reaction. I assumed they knew about it. One of them said, how can you so calmly talk about that? I want throw up! LOL! I guess I’ve had a lot more time to get used it it!

[@AliciaGuitar]

Imagination and fear is a powerful combination. Its why horror movies are so popular. Often we imagine things MUCH worse than they actually are.

[@dshepherd107]

Thank you, Dr. This was fascinating. Boy, what I wouldn’t give for someone to invent a “midazolam” that could wipe out childhood trauma, restore vagal tone, & reset one’s hyper sympathetic response. I just discovered your channel today. Before I went into research Biology, I spent time in pharmacy college (enough time know I was in the wrong program, lol). I know a bit, & they could’ve used you at that school. You’re an excellent communicator. I did subscribe & am sharing with friends. Ty for doing this.

[@Paulfirnhaber]

A device called StimPod can restore your vagaries nerve balance. I do it daily in my chiropractic office.

[@jsccrna1744]

A CRNA for 28 years, the only time an emergent patient slugged me was a veteran with ptsd. He told me about it pre-op too, but he was just too quick. I sent him home with a polite letter to show future practitioners.

[@juliehillebrand3920]

My second surgery on my broken forearm I had a brachial plexus nerve block. I was given some sedation. I was I pre-op waiting for the the doctor to come do the nerve block. The nurse smiled and said you had a nice nap. I never knew I had it. Wonderful. My orthopedic surgeon believes in nerve blocks. He had a popliteal nerve block for my Trimalleolar ankle fracture. I loved this because I felt no post op pain for 4 days. He told me it would wear off in 2 days. I really appreciated the fact that I had less pain. 💕💕😻😻👍👍

[@evawolf9929]

As an OR nurse, well done explaining what we know and don't know but more importantly why. Thank you. And I've never been upset by the teenage alligator roll. My patients know not what they do and that we did it to them.

[@queentinadoire6931]

Thank you for scaring the life out of me. Jesus please don't ever let me go under. Please Lord.🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 I don't want anyone messing with my memory. I still liked the video. Thanks for your service.

[@MedicalSecrets]

I hope that with that knowledge or bitter able to advocate for yourself, even if it seems a little scary

[@queentinadoire6931]

@@MedicalSecrets Thanks Doc.

[@krissiet4718]

If you ever have to have surgery, of course research your surgeon first, lay ground work on your relationship with him or her(they are people just like you & me) and I think this helps SO MUCH & of course ask them to give you the medication called verset (so?) the Dr. talked about, it really helps. ❤

[@MedicalSecrets]

@@laurel1135 those clauses are often for emergency situations, which constitute the minority of care rendered in hospitals (though not revenue). The greatest burden of disease, by far, is from chronic illness, where that advocacy is so important

[@kabo0m]

6:08 Great question! I have had so many surgeries (Peritoneal Catheter insertions, Perm Cath insertions, Abdominal abscesses, bilateral nephrectomy, transplants, Peritonitis / abdominal cleaning, etc. My memory is awful, and I am not even 50 yet and doctors just said it could be from how many times I have been under anaesthesia, but recently I found out it is more likely due to me having Severe Sleep Apnea where I have partial or stop breathing 85 times per hour on average. I have found sometimes when doctors do not know, they may guess but come across as if that is the reason. Same thing happened when my sudden weight gain as they tried to say it was from Prednisone, but I had been on it for decades and know it doesn't just suddenly out of the blue make you gain weight but when dosage is increased at the start. Turns out I had PCOS. Is there a way to know when a doctor is guessing?

[@Lightsavver]

I have woken up twice during surgery and talked to the surgery staff. Freaked them out and then I remembered watching the white stuff going into my iv and I was back out and I went into shock after surgery once. My legs were jumping up and down uncontrollable. It was scary.

[@jackieisbell7456]

Dr. You are preaching to the choir , absolutely do my Own research . I have had some REALLY bad reactions in early years ( I'm 75 , still very feisty ) back in the ether years ! At the age of 13 I started asking " what are you giving me , in what combination and WHY !! Then once during a "awake " surgery the what they gave me to " numb " me for bladder surgery and Biopsy FAILED . Dr says can you feel this 3 times after 3 shots I said yes . 4th time he started cutting I screamed out , he proceeded to tell me "you couldn't POSSIBLY have Felt that ", I said the SCREAM pretty much tells a different story !!! I heard" put her out " next thing I woke up in pain. My tongue was cut on both sides , the corners of my mouth were cut and bleeding , my throat was so raw it was bleeding ! I obviously didn't have an anesthesiologistf your caliber ! Oh both top and bottom lip were Split !!! You are WONDERFUL ! I BTW know EXACTLY the combo that keeps me from waking up hysterically weeping ! I make sure anesthesiologist and I COMMUNICATE before we get to OR ! ❤❤ THANK YOU MUCH !

[@MedicalSecrets]

I'm so happy to hear that you feel empowered to take these matters in your hands!

[@elizabethnyachomba4172]

Am very impressed. U r th 1st doctor 2 admit that doctors do not know everything. All th doctors I've encountered behave as if they understand everything. If u ask them questions they answer u by changing medication & then assure u they it will work. Thank u doctor 2 being frank. God bls u & grant u success in ua work, thr Jesus Christ, amen. 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏