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[@MollyBurkeOfficial]

This almost made me sad thinking of my childhood, in and out of the hospital for tests and surgery... to me it was just normal and now as a 24 year old I know how abnormal a childhood it really was. Listening to people talk about their adulthood surgeries and knowing I had to deal with such scary things as young as 6 months old. My heart goes out to anyone dealing with medical challenges, at any age, but especially to those dealing with it as children. It's a childhood no one should have.

[@faithjackson7454]

💖

[@paigemcfadyen6601]

Molly Burke 💜

[@georgiaames4276]

Molly Burke you are so inspirational to me xx you never let your blindness get you down, you just embrace it and do your best to help others xxx you are my absolute role model I don’t know how you do it but I love you for it xxx lots of love georgie xxxx😘😘😘❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@lillyrusso4482]

I feel you. I had 42 surgeries before my 18th birthday.

[@abbieq11]

Why did you have to have those surgeries?

[@melsterifficmama1808]

Surgery isn't the scariest part. In the United States, it's the bills.

[@Sam-hn2su]

OMG yes, the horror!! The anesthesiologist bill even with PPO insurance :O I cried and stressed when that bill came in a week after surgery... yeah I'm still paying it off... slowly.

[@eeiity8600]

You don't even know -_-

[@daalelli]

Yeah, I'm not remotely scared of doctors or surgery, but I don't ever go to the doctor because of the cost.

[@RC-de3vy]

If you ever follow medical instagrams there's always those dicks saying "Why did they wait so long?" Like I don't know Aaron maybe because they don't have insurance or less than $50 to their name? Like damn who do you think pays for medical care?

[@vinylpoetclassicslyon7849]

And yet Americans vote millionärs into power who don't know the struggle ... what's wrong with this picture?

[@melo13melo]

I had surgery on my leg when I was 14. Before I was brought in my doctor asked what music I liked to listen to. I was kinda confused by the random question so I said something like "I don't know Shakira." The first thing I heard when they wheeled me in was Hips Don't Lie. I'm sure he turned it off as soon as I was under but it was nice of him to try and make me comfortable considering how scary surgery can be.

[@greeneyes8D]

I can almost guarantee you they didn't turn it off! hahaha doctors and nurses LOVE operating with music on! Especially if it's upbeat like Shakira haha

[@panda839578567659610]

That sounds fantastic. Imagine if they spent the whole surgery just bopping to Shakira.

[@laughoutloud2316]

I had surgery on my foot when I was 13, and when my doctor asked what music I liked I said “something emo” and the doctor put on screamo 😂

[@alejandrareyes436]

Melo they say your subconscious is listening and can make the “ healing process “ a but quicker but who knows lol

[@sarah-eo7pw]

I had an MRI and they played my favourite radio station

[@caitbreedlove]

"BRIAN DO I STILL HAVE AN OVARY?!"

[@esmee9122]

Me af 🤣

[@aimanz.punjani9775]

"Yes Kristen do I need to write it down?!"

[@Ray-mz4hd]

I work in surgery as one of those people who waves at you from the corner all dressed in a blue gown and mask and gloves that you never see again. A lot of times we can forget how much anxiety people have around being so exposed because we do several surgeries every day. Everyone conceptually knows that healthcare workers don’t care what you look like but as soon as it’s you on the table it becomes different. Anyway thanks for sharing your stories I’m glad y’all are healthy and doing well

[@Sophiaisawkward]

Ray C I started my training to be a surgical nurse a few months ago and I also find it interesting to hear how people feel before and after surgeries because you do tend to forget about it

[@aquaeyes33]

Aw thank you so much for your service! My brother was in surgery last month and I personally felt like he had the best care in the world! He may not remember the RNs and other people who helped him but my mom and I sure do. All of them, including the doctors signed a 'Get Well Soon' card for my brother and we stuck it on our fridge once we got home. You guys are the real MVPs because my brother did get a little fussy before surgery because he was nervous and the nurses were so accommodating. I can't imagine going through the same thing multiple times a day. Thank you once again for everything you guys do!

[@lebennu3902]

Yeah you gotta think about it like they see this everyday and that idea relaxes me.

[@megantholin8705]

I work in surgery with animals haha. I always tell them to "be a big brave dog". And then I just have to focus on not getting bitten while they recover because they're drugged up and have no idea what happened.

[@FiddlebirdBlue]

I remember no one waving at me from the corner ... I remember someone stroking my temples and my hair. Do you do that, too?

[@ldrskiddo6842]

,,I'm ready for a burrito" Chantel is so me xD

[@IshanAli]

I get so scared of waking up during an operation and feeling everything

[@nocturnalatnight5595]

Ishan Ali but they'd put you back to sleep straight away, most likely you'd not even remember waking up during if you did

[@renratatouille1652]

Nocturnal at night not all the time. Its called anesthesia awareness and alot of hospitals dont have the moniters to see that. you can feel all the cuts . But you cant say that your awake and you cant move. People have said they wanted to die cause it hurt so much. No hate(edit its veryrare

[@nocturnalatnight5595]

shootingstar girl Aww that's horrible. I respect all that had to go through that

[@claireann2129]

You are everywhere!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@kinleybowman7069]

My mom had a tumor that they had to take out when she was pregnant with me so she couldn’t be under anything. She’s awesome.

[@kimberlymerced103]

I had surgery last month on the 17. Had 4 fybroid tumor removed from on top and behind my uterus. As soon as the doctor opened me up he and the whole room were shocked because the fybroid they were worried about was bigger than expected it weighed 5 LBS and looked like the head. He said it was the biggest fybroid he's ever removed. Coming out of surgery was scary but all and all I don't regret it. My recovery has been amazing

[@almonds736]

That is so good you are recovering well!!

[@ashlenwolfe]

Does anyone else find stuff like this really interesting?

[@priscillamcorrea]

ashlen 🙋‍♀️

[@froggy5828]

Yes

[@alexandranichole_xo3434]

Guys, hi my name is Alexandra and I am trying to grow on social media, & met new people as well make new friends from all around the world! Follow me on social media! & I will follow you back! 💛✨ Instagram: alexandraa_24_ Twitter: xlexx_2 KZbin: if you can please subscribe I don’t have any content yet but I am in works of it & I am excited to share my life with all you amazing people.

[@Eventide215]

Many people find surgeries extremely interesting. That's why "Dr. Pimple Popper", who was on Ladylike before, is so popular. It's oddly fascinating to watch.

[@Ellenchattergirl]

Yh I'm a weirdo

[@kaitlynfaith3]

Weirdest feeling in the world is being awake during your surgery. 😜 no worries, it was a c section....

[@MissEmJayC]

Yes!! Lol

[@jits22]

I think it is really good that you talk about subjects like this and want to thank you for it. I’m 16 years old about to be 17 but a few days before easter I had an emergency surgery on my eye after a field hockey accident. I remember that I was so calm yet so scared because it happened only a few hours after the accident. Through youtubers talking about surgeries and the frights of Anastasia I’m learning bit by bit to accept what happened and to accept my loss of vision, I can only see 30% of what I saw without a correction lens. I’ve been looking up to you ladies for a while now and it feels reassuring to know that even people I look up to aren’t perfect and can know what I’ve been going through. Thank you, Love, Jitske

[@alexandranichole_xo3434]

Jitske Evers Guys, hi my name is Alexandra and I am trying to grow on social media, & met new people as well make new friends from all around the world! Follow me on social media! & I will follow you back! 💛✨ Instagram: alexandraa_24_ Twitter: xlexx_2 KZbin: if you can please subscribe I don’t have any content yet but I am in works of it & I am excited to share my life with all you amazing people.

[@otterpuplover]

Just know that there are people that totally know where you've been. Just out of left field, something took something from them. I personally went to therapy for it, and don't feel ashamed if you have to talk it out. I have come to learn it's a concept of grieving what you expected for your life. You expected to have what already had. In my case, I was a fully, emotionally functioning adult. Today? I am cheered on for taking walks to a subway maybe an hour away. But I didn't think I'd be here. And that's what I'm greiving. The loss of wanting to go to college or doing something I can't do now. Just know it's completely normal. I wish you all the best of luck! ♡♡♡

[@Scereyaha]

I have woken up during surgery and TBH it's not really scary or anything. Like I think people are scared by the idea of it because they don't know what to expect and media hypes it up. The area gets a local anesthetic too, typically, and it's not like you can see it without trying [possible exceptions being if they have to get your intestines out of the way by hanging them, but then there's usually fabric hung between you and the operation].... and they stop you... like if you try to like lift your head enough to look they get all uppity about it and make you lay still. I mean like I can feel them moving and pulling stuff, but most people don't have that much sensation when they have local anesthetic. If they notice you're awake they'll check your coherence and your blood oxygen levels and then adjust things to get you to go back to sleep. Not actually scary. Don't put off surgery you need just because of that.

[@AndreaS-rr4po]

thank you for sharing your experience, you've given me some peace of mind as i have surgery next week

[@Sunnychuu]

I was completely calm before my surgery and i still cried when i woke up because i thought something had gone wrong lol i think things can be overwhelming when you woke up from anaesthesia, especially if it's your first surgery.

[@Scereyaha]

sunny , I really think a large part of that is that people expect the surgery to go wrong for some reason, despite that most surgeries are performed thousands of times a day with little incident and that there are so many protocols to keep people safe, or to get your back if something goes wrong. All surgery has risks, but a lot of it is media hype and the way we glorify those one off situations and then dramatify them for reality TV. It hurts real people, and keeps them from getting help that they need, all that hype. Your first surgery will always be a scary thing, but it shouldn't be because of this expectation of disaster reinforced by media. Hype kills.

[@parallax4016]

we're all so glad you guys are good and okay now!

[@alexandranichole_xo3434]

parallax Guys, hi my name is Alexandra and I am trying to grow on social media, & met new people as well make new friends from all around the world! Follow me on social media! & I will follow you back! 💛✨ Instagram: alexandraa_24_ Twitter: xlexx_2 KZbin: if you can please subscribe I don’t have any content yet but I am in works of it & I am excited to share my life with all you amazing people.

[@publixpopcornchicken6141]

bruhhh jsjwksjklanskxjs

[@FirstnameLastname-bd9we]

I had major jaw surgery on Monday and my jaw is wired shut. I'm in some hella pain and I really needed this. Thank y'all sm for brightening my day during the recovery process 💕

[@pollypuddleduck7436]

I had surgery 3 weeks ago for expected skin cancer. It was confirmed that I have skin cancer and I am having to have 3 more different operations in 1 session a week on Tuesday. I’ll be spending my 19th birthday in bed recovering for a month 😖

[@illicitshadow]

Kirst Tea good luck & blessings to you x

[@honeydew1383]

How did you even get it..?

[@hanapekar614]

Kirst Tea I wish you the best

[@Sunnychuu]

Honey Dew cell mutations

[@Ellenchattergirl]

Good luck!👍

[@yasminaelhoyek8024]

I've had breast reduction surgery and I was really scared and panicking hard before going in the operation room. However it's all worth it especially when your life quality gets so much better that you are actually able to enjoy life to the max. Bless all the amazing doctors out there who care about their patients' happiness and well-being.

[@disaiahdixon1276]

Yasmina El Hoyek how was that for you? I’m supposed to get my reduction in December

[@alexandranichole_xo3434]

Yasmina El Hoyek Guys, hi my name is Alexandra and I am trying to grow on social media, & met new people as well make new friends from all around the world! Follow me on social media! & I will follow you back! 💛✨ Instagram: alexandraa_24_ Twitter: xlexx_2 KZbin: if you can please subscribe I don’t have any content yet but I am in works of it & I am excited to share my life with all you amazing people.

[@maiafielding4290]

I'm glad people are positive about plastic surgery. Like my grandparents were against me having an ear surgery because they were protruding, and ofc in your case it's more about life quality. But still I was so happy to see a doctor that was super happy about me getting happier if I change a part of my body that had been giving me issues.

[@colleenscott9634]

I had a total thyroidectomy right before my 16th birthday. They gave me a shot of some pink liquid beforehand to relax me, and the last thing I remember was princess-waving to the nurses as I was being wheeled down to the operating room. I don't even remember going under the anesthesia. Recovery sucked because I had trouble drinking liquids for a week and my voice was really quiet. I was lucky my family could afford the medical care.

[@foxinared6451]

Colleen Scott hey, I had thyroidectomy too, but when I was 13

[@helloharlow]

Thanks so much for talking about your experiences! I had ovarian cancer at fifteen and could relate a lot to both of your stories!

[@dani33255]

Glad they could open up abt serious topics like this

[@MegEliWic]

No lie. Totally needed this video. I’ve had plenty of surgeries and am having my (hopefully) final one in about a month. But I put off this surgery for so long (two years) after knowing I needed it for a better life. I actually did wake up during a surgery once. I didn’t remember any of it but the surgeon told me I did after the fact. Scary stuff.

[@mariseden]

I actually have a tumor in my left breast as well and i'm also 17 lol... it isnt that large, so i wont get it removed any time soon (esp cuz i dont wanna lose school) but this was really helpful for me, so thanks Chantel :D

[@panda839578567659610]

Hope everything goes smoothly when it does happen

[@mariseden]

sOMeBoDy important thanks so much

[@lelia3382]

Hope everything works out god bless you

[@alistercat]

Stephanie Kieler if you're on your parents insurance and they can afford it, try to get it done before you lose coverage and have to pay for it yourself because your first insurance alone may not be a good as the one your parents have

[@mariseden]

alistercat thanks for the tip, i've been thinking about getting it removed honestly but i really dont wanna miss school (since im writing my finals this school year) so i'd have to do it in the holidays which is just kinda sad :( also my mom is against me removing it unless its causing me too much discomfort and pain. Also im lowkey terrified of the operation lolol But seriously thanks for caring, you're all super nice

[@lucimarflores6796]

I'm glad you ladies have come out on the other side safe and sound! I have had 2 minor interventions in which I have momentarily sort of woken up, but always go back to sleep. And I remember what I saw on both occasions. It's always comforting to know that I'm not alone in the fear of waking up mid-surgery.

[@jespersandkrogh7214]

My operation would have costed about 40000$ but in denmark health care is free because we have high taxes lucky me

[@sabinahertzum9728]

hanna meier - it’s kinda like that here too, we just pay through our high taxes... and our taxes are outrageously high compared to other comparable countries.... but for our taxes we get healthcare, school from kindergarten to uni, with pay from 18 years old, we get a bunch of other things too ( like roads and stuff) but those two are the once that really makes living here great.... We have laws that say we MUST attend school, and even though we have our free public school system there are Privat schools, just like there are private hospitals.... And even though we have free healthcare, there are rules in place, so things like elective surgery we have to pay for ourselves.... there has to be a medical reason for surgery ;) So free - yeah... but the state keeps about 40% of our paycheck.... 60 if you have a very high income..... so not so free really....

[@paytonpemberton]

Jesper Sand Krogh wow. That’s great! What kind of surgery did you have?

[@jespersandkrogh7214]

Payton i broke my arm and they had to put som wire in my arm for a month

[@wilmaknickersfit]

In the UK health care is free for everyone too. The National Health Service (NHS) is paid for through taxation. I have no idea how much my hospital treatment and care would have cost.

[@veganmocha]

i hear about that! aren’t braces free in denmark as well?

[@rachelw2156]

I don't know if you guys will see this, but thank you so much for this video. I had a hysterectomy almost a year ago for a tumor that ended up being benign. It creates a lot of fears and emotions, and I really appreciate hearing stories that can relate. Glad everything went well for you two, and thank you so much for sharing.

[@hikikomori867]

In Britain we have free healthcare🤕 no bills but it’s in our taxes🤷🏻‍♀️

[@aaronburr5732]

Only here to comment of course it’s in your taxes ;)

[@historyfreak6591]

Same in Canada

[@stayxmonbebe980]

Same in sweden :)

[@kbish2138]

Ok, I've had LOTS of surgery. Beginning of the Summer I saw something that really made a lot of sense....."Scars are tattoos with better stories". Just thought I would share.

[@Trund27]

K Bish that’s a fantastic saying!

[@elainasmith1700]

"I'm ready for a burrito!" That's a mood.

[@emiliesmith5032]

Elaina Smith My sister's name is the same as yours

[@elainasmith1700]

Emilie Smith woah that's neat!

[@elysseclinton1436]

I had 6 surgeries in the last 13 months! I was kind of looking forward to being put under because I have little ones at home and really needed some sleep! 😁 And for 4 of the surgeries I had a new born... so I need to catch up on more sleep!!! My family and so friends really help in some amazing ways, I couldn't have done it without them!!!

[@maevet1554]

I’ve had open heart surgery and it was incredibly scary but I’m so glad I had it before my heart was permanently damaged otherwise now I would’ve been very sick and on a waiting list for a heart transplant. Loved this video ❤️

[@SeeIHaveFriends]

By the time I was 12 I’d had at least 13 surgeries, and I’m heading towards my (hopefully) final one this year at 17. And I can tell you that, anaesthesia never gets less scary, waking up is always the worst part, and the surgery is just the beginning, it’s the recovery that’s the hard part

[@andrejohnpaul6037]

look no matter your struggles your fans are here to support you

[@leahmay2475]

I had surgery to drain an abscess on my gum when I was around 7 or 8 but my most recent surgery that k remember fully was my caesarean 7 months ago. Being 16 I was terrified as you never hear about people this young going in for c-sections, like Chantelle I also didn't like how exposed I was to a bunch of strangers but they were all so comforting and supportive!

[@laila1989ism]

I totally agree with Chantel. I had a surgery on my left breast and God knows how uncomfortable it is when you give your body to stangers and they do something with it that you can’t control while you’re unconscious. And it feels extra weird when you’re young, inexperienced and wanted to "save" intimacy for someone special. I know of course that it’s not a real intimacy and that it's all professional. They are saving you life but still, they are strangers and do stuff with a private area of your body. At least that's how i felt...

[@Supahsinger]

I also had an ovarian cyst removed but I was 14 when I had my surgery. Getting something like that done is scary no matter how old you are but I feel like being so young made it worse (for me at least) because I didn't fully understand everything. It all turned out fine in the end luckily! The relief of finally have the source of such intense pain gone made the sickness I experienced from the anesthesia all worth it

[@Raegilbert13]

I had the same surgery as Kristen and I’m so happy because I felt so alone but I was 13 yeas old when I got it

[@jenniedzielak8737]

So incredibly vulnerable and powerful. Thank you, Ladies.

[@andrejohnpaul6037]

ladylike is true never fake they show you about true women hood they make serious yet entertaining content overall statement WHO DOESN'T LIKE THEM

[@colinmcdevitt8599]

Andre John Paul They just copied Safiya Nygaard

[@KiraiBK]

I woke up during both of my surgeries. I didn’t feel anything, but my eyes opened and I heard voices. All I remember both times is someone quickly moving and then I was out again. I also take a long time to wake up. That sleep is good.

[@weskercide]

*BRIAN, DO I STILL HAVE AN OVARY?*

[@christinawakefield1971]

Thanks ladies! I have knee surgery this week and I am watching videos because I am freaking out and can’t sleep. High fives for a nice calm and reasonable discussion! I am feeling much better about everything, keep up the good work!

[@spacekruxo3828]

I’ve had surgery once and it was on my knee and now I can only walk with a leg brace but I am so great full that I can still walk

[@shaylanguyen5643]

Spacekruxo grateful* sorry but there’s some mean people on the internet that will say some mean shit for a spelling/ grammar errors, just didn’t want anyone being mean to you ☹️

[@marzipan9676]

What happened?

[@yeetleskeetles8461]

Aww you poor thing I hope your okay ❤️

[@MentallyBougie]

I had my acl repaired in April and I’m still struggling with walking normally. I walk with a bit of a limp and I have so much anxiety thinking about all the things that may go wrong. I’m so glad you have such a positive outlook and it’s going to help a lot through your recovery. I hope you’re better soon

[@jessicaswallow2124]

Spacekruxo I’ve had a knee surgery 3 weeks ago

[@heyitsley2241]

This video made me cry. I went pretty much exactly through Chantel's experience at 20, it was the worst time of my life. I am so completely appreciative of Kristen and Chantel for talking about this.

[@crisellemesa3912]

The way Chantal’s watch matches her pants 👌🏽

[@alexandranichole_xo3434]

Criselle Cruz Guys, hi my name is Alexandra and I am trying to grow on social media, & met new people as well make new friends from all around the world! Follow me on social media! & I will follow you back! 💛✨ Instagram: alexandraa_24_ Twitter: xlexx_2 KZbin: if you can please subscribe I don’t have any content yet but I am in works of it & I am excited to share my life with all you amazing people.

[@lorna_alice]

I had surgery at the end of May. A retinal detatchment with fluid on the eye. All done under local anasthetic. It's super scary not being able to see and knowing that someone is poking about the back of your eye with needles and lazers and stitches. Had three days in hospital plus three weeks of posturing (lying down on one side and only being able to move ten mins in an hour) with an extra lazer session to seal more holes in the retina. It wasnt particularly enjoyable but it saved my sight. Genuinely greatful for those in the profession not only he surgeons but also the nurses etc that provide after care. They were the ones dealing with my stress puking and anxiety and upsets.

[@aoiaou]

first time i woke up from general anesthesia i opened my eyes and thought i went blind, turns out they'd put an ice pack over my eyes.

[@arianamartin16]

I love the timing of this video! I am 19 years old and I had jaw surgery 4 weeks ago and I’m still in the “recovery process” meaning my jaw is still wired/banded shut. I have 1 more week left on this liquid diet with my mouth shut, but I’m grateful because it was originally going to be a 6 week long process. It was a scary surgery but I needed it done and I’m glad that I went through with it.

[@sydney4215]

Hey Ladylike! I love how confident you guys are! I had cateracts when I was 4,5,6, and 7. I’m better now, but it was scary. I love how confident you are (again) in sharing your problems

[@kemaxwel1]

I have had surgery 18 times varying in severity. The 4 open heart surgeries would be the most major. Minus the heart surgeries I wake up STARVING. Food has never tasted as good as it does after surgery. Thank you for sharing a part of your life with us.

[@xo.yacquelineperez4198]

Never had surgery

[@jennamccollum3947]

Same

[@MrTreesandstuff]

jacqueline perez I haven't had surgery either 😨

[@katnisseverdeen9317]

Lucky 🍀

[@CH33ZYGR33N]

lucky

[@krazygirlkylie8201]

It's probably because ur still young I haven't one either tho I'm 12

[@terrytheboxwithlimbs]

I remember having a minor surgery when I was 11, I have a chronic illness and to get my medicine I had to have something called a port (they inject the medicine through there) and being absolutely terrified and overwhelmed. The worst part was that the initial surgery went well, but a few months later there were complications and I had to go in for ANOTHER surgery which had a lot more risk. It sucked, no child/teen should ever have to go through that; it’s not fair.

[@elliahoutsma3047]

*im ready for a burrito, if you wanna go to chipotle*

[@mckennawoosley2811]

i had two back surgeries and i’m just 14. i had one when i was 12 and the other at 13, i’ve been blessed with so many things and people and i’m glad you’re talking about your experiences. my first wasn’t the best, but now i’ve come out on the other side

[@daniella.c8697]

I had more than 100 surgeries I have on every month they remove popilomas in my vocal cords...it started when I was 1 now I'm 12. When I was younger that used to do it every 2 times a week. But I'm getting better :) . love you ladylike and have a wonderful day

[@emilydebre6376]

Daniella .C omg that's so scary, I'm so sorry! I hope you never have to get a surgery again. Hopefully you're okay!

[@daniella.c8697]

@@emilydebre6376 I'm still getting then every month

[@daniella.c8697]

@@emilydebre6376 and thx u ❤🖤😘

[@shairaandrea9058]

i remember waking during surgery because i was having chills and seizures then remembered how the nurses were frantically trying to turn off the a/c just to make it stop and so an older nurse told me he had a daughter and just tried to soothe/calm me down whilst wiping my tears and told me stories like even tho i dont know his name, im just really thankful. i also remember just crying and laughing when in pain and feeling like i could do any sht after it 🤷‍♀️ anyways, to y'all going on surgery, it's scary yes but you're gonna come out stronger and braver after all the pain. trust me ✋ good luck!

[@amymythen3744]

I wish I had the same anaesthesia experience as Kristen for a cyst removal. I was talking to my mom and I felt a sting in my hand (I had an IV there) and next thing I know I’m waking up five hours later with a mask being forced onto me. I was drowsy and loopy for like 10 hours afterwards and slept for nearly 6 hours 😂

[@addisonschifano2987]

when Kristin talked about the anesthesiologist asking her where she wanted to go it reminded me of the time my mom had to get a surgery and the doctors asked her about what kind of music she liked. so during the surgery they played whatever artist she asked them to and was calm the whole time (of course they still put her under). I think it’s important that surgeons do that to make their patients as comfortable as possible.

[@bweb6]

Your first post operative meal is so nice after starving yourself before surgery. I think they gave me a simple cheese and onion sandwich, but it tasted like ambrosia from the gods.

[@janekoistinen7169]

B oh my god I had the blandest turkey sandwich and chips after a surgery and it tasted like pure bliss hahaha they also gave me a chocolate chip cookie and I remember asking if I could take like 4 more home with me

[@k171987]

After my surgery I was so nauseous... The sandwiches made me feel like I was going to be sick again (but at the same time were extremely delicious).... After I got home and was in bed but feeling a bit better, my DH brought me a bowl of doritos and sourdough toast... That tasted incredible (doubly awesome as he never allows food in the bedroom, yet here I was eating IN BED😅)

[@oh2cute4words]

I SOOOOO needed to see this. I was told today I have to get my first surgery. And I’m freakin out and wanted to put it off but now seeing this made me feel so much about it all. Thank you!!!

[@josiepruitt6926]

Kirsten thank you so much for sharing your experience. I'm getting a cyst removed in surgery literally on Tuesday and was wondering how it was gonna go. Thank you for the encouragement 💜

[@thepanini]

ThatDifferentGirl 786 omg I’m getting a cyst removed Tuesday as well! Wow lol

[@josiepruitt6926]

Niomi Cryer well I hope it goes well. I'll be praying for you girl!

[@thepanini]

Thanks :’-) I hope yours goes well too!

[@josiepruitt6926]

Niomi Cryer awe thank you!

[@Ellenchattergirl]

Good luck👍

[@livinglegallyblind713]

I had my first surgery at 2... but dont remember it. Between the ages of 22 to 31 i had 12 eye surgeries.. 2 in my blind eye and 10 in my eye i see out of. I have since had 1 additional eye surgery on ky seeing eye and 1 abdominal surgery. The scariest surgery for me was the surgery to correct the issue that was treated by surgery... i walked in being able to drive and walked out legally blind during the original surgery.. so the surgery to redo that surgery that failed was the scariest for me. The oddest surgeries were the eye surgeries being totally awake.. hearing the surgeons music, hearing them talk, and hearing the tools.

[@elliahoutsma3047]

*i love how most of the crew is not in some of the videos like these ones,,,but kristin made it to every single one*

[@redhotcole3549]

I love and relate to Kristin so much!

[@marionc6907]

Got three surgeries and also the same one than Chantel when I was 17. Unfortunately what we both had is so common as I have two other friends in that case. But my surgery went so well, the best one out of the others. The healing process was so well done! So to anyone in that situation, don’t hesitate :)

[@eatingradiohead]

I’m gonna talk about my sisters crazy surgery cause I’ve never had surgery so this was super crazy and my sister kept vomiting and couldn’t even stand. So everyone assumed her appendix was gonna explode. So they went to the emergency room and it turned out HER OVARIES TWISTED. A cyst was growing on it cause too many hormones idk and it caused her ovaries to twist. (This is super rare, FOR A 12 YR OLD) and if they had came later my sister would have lost her ovaries and not being able to have children. She has recovered and now she’s back to normal!

[@missythemermaid7715]

I may need surgery for my knee which will be my first experience with surgery OR anesthesia and I'm trying to get used to the idea of it all. Hearing you guys talk it out and being honest about how you were feeling reassured me in a way! Thanks for helping me :)

[@lentheschutten7949]

had an ovarian cyst when I was 13.. twice! only have one ovary left. had 8 surgeries on my stomach.

[@robynwaugh1446]

I’ve had a total of 8 surgeries, and it never gets any less scary. I’m glad you guys shared your experience though, it helps other women our age to remember they’re not alone in this kind of thing!

[@cristalat101]

I was 4 and had my adenoids removed. I went under anesthesia and was screaming because I was 4 and they shoved a needle in my hand. Apparently I woke up screaming too. Fun experiences!

[@Girlnamedalexandra]

I have about one week until I get my benign AOT tumor out. I was so so nervous about the anesthesia but this made me feel better. Love you ladylike so so much and thank you for talking about a your journeys with your surgery.

[@tomtenisse823]

I'm just going to say one thing: Anesthesia awareness...

[@panda839578567659610]

I don't need nightmares today no thanks

[@alexandranichole_xo3434]

Guys, hi my name is Alexandra and I am trying to grow on social media, & met new people as well make new friends from all around the world! Follow me on social media! & I will follow you back! 💛✨ Instagram: alexandraa_24_ Twitter: xlexx_2 KZbin: if you can please subscribe I don’t have any content yet but I am in works of it & I am excited to share my life with all you amazing people. TomteNisse

[@richiestan4959]

Alexandra Lopez Hey. Maybe you should grow without begging. Thx

[@richiestan4959]

Alexandra Lopez You are littertley reply to many comments to follow you, that's begging. Begging just makes people not want to follow you

[@Ellenchattergirl]

My worst fear

[@lizzielovett7259]

I actually found my lump because of their breast exam video. Got it removed a few months ago. Thankfully nothing but you guys helped me find it! Thank you!!

[@yeetiusthethotius7328]

When I broke my arm when I was nine they also put me to sleep, idk why tho 'cause I heard from a lot of people that they did it when they were awake. Apperently when the doctor started warning my mom about me doing something while sleeping my legs flew up xD After I woke up I was the most annoying person ever. "I'm fine, Let's go home." "No really, I feel great. Let me go home." "I don't have any pain, I wanna go home." After an hour they were so annoyed by me (I mean my parents) that they went up to the doctor and were like "can my daughter go home, she constantly says she's fine and wants to go home" .....They let me go... xD

[@larissadebroux1953]

Jaxay Sky same with me! But i hadent even left the hospital and i fainted 😂 so had to stay there for another hour

[@MsEdgeFavs]

I have had many surgeries and I have woken up once that I know of DURING surgery. It was also during a biopsy of a tumor in my left breast and I remember waking up, looking at the doctor standing over me, and seeing my breast in the reflection of his glasses. It didn't freak me out or anything. I just looked at it for a minute, turned my head and went back to sleep.

[@M3Niki]

I had to get surgery last yr. I had to get the anesthesia twice because it didnt put me out the 1st time. They said "count backwards from 10 and by time you know it your surgery will be all over" I got to 1 and started singing the song they had playing. They were all in shock. Said it was a 1st for them🤣

[@Ellenchattergirl]

Nik Nak what song was it?

[@KiwiDoorknob]

I cried after my last surgery too! I had no idea why, but I could not control it for the life of me. Eventually the nurse explained that the anesthesia reacts to women's hormones a certain way! Crazy how it all works.

[@wolflover1082]

If a root canal counts as surgery than yes I have had surgery. But other than that no I havent.

[@nathalieseveile240]

I had surgery on my hip, too long of a story to explain what was wrong, but I woke up on the table - oxygen tube still down my throat. I remember being really confused and looking around. Then I locked eyes with one of the nurses, who looked completely shocked about the fact that I was awake. It was terrifying. Next thing that happened was she pulled out the oxygen tube, and she probably did it very gently, but my memory of it is, that she pulled at the tube, as if she was trying to start a lawn mower. Luckily I woke up as they were finishing stitching me up. That didn't stop me from crying my eyes out from anxiety, as I was transported from the OR to the recovery room.

[@yeseniacabrera4372]

Do I StIlL hAve a OVarY?!

[@susanmazzanti5643]

I had to have surgery to repair a broken neck. Most of my memories covering about a week would make science fiction stories. I spent four days before they operated in traction and remember maybe two hours of that. I remember a little bit as surgery ended and they got me back in my bed because they needed me to tell them things and either that night or the next I woke up by myself and hurting like crazy with no call button. They did let me wake up more the fourth day so they could move to a room. I hope none of you ever has to undergo something like this. The best thing about it other than the wonderful people that I met because I was hurt is when the other little old people talk about their health problems that surgery usually stops them in their tracks.

[@egallagher7368]

I've been under anesthesia before and I woke up after 5 minutes of being under and they had to give me more

[@alexandranichole_xo3434]

Emma120105 Gallagher Guys, hi my name is Alexandra and I am trying to grow on social media, & met new people as well make new friends from all around the world! Follow me on social media! & I will follow you back! 💛✨ Instagram: alexandraa_24_ Twitter: xlexx_2 KZbin: if you can please subscribe I don’t have any content yet but I am in works of it & I am excited to share my life with all you amazing people.

[@biancabeverly2308]

scary!

[@werethenowgeneration]

The anesthesiologist generally gives you a dose based on your weight. You probably weren’t dosed with the right amount the first time. Or the weight they’d taken was wrong.

[@Sunnychuu]

Lmao i was so afraid they'd start operating on me when i'm not fully under that i tried to fight off the anaesthesia. The anaesthesiologist had to ask me if my weight was right and told me to enjoy and relax.

[@nocomment3677]

My boyfriend's IV blew and he started to wake up. He like barely remembers it thankfully

[@peninabreeschlesinger5819]

Kristin's story really spoke to me. I'm 15 and I also got a laproscopic surgery this year because of ovarian toursion. Sadly, I lost it but there is still always hope, right? I wish I saw this earlier ❤

[@TW-vu1dy]

Yall are so BRAVE!!!!

[@alexandranichole_xo3434]

Tiana’sTime Guys, hi my name is Alexandra and I am trying to grow on social media, & met new people as well make new friends from all around the world! Follow me on social media! & I will follow you back! 💛✨ Instagram: alexandraa_24_ Twitter: xlexx_2 KZbin: if you can please subscribe I don’t have any content yet but I am in works of it & I am excited to share my life with all you amazing people.

[@espyt4429]

Thank you for sharing you girls experience I have a scar on my neck and left chest from surgery. This gave me someone to relate to even though my mom has surgical scars. Just knowing I have multiple people to look up to is grate. Thank you again

[@jaybellebrown2449]

I had surgery on my birthday 😂 And like 5 days ago 😂

[@calknittle]

When I was only 10 I had a tumor ( benign ) in my left chest cavity. It was really scary because my parents didn’t tell me what was going on. I remember sitting in the bathroom with my dad before the surgery feeling as though I would through up. He had to convince me that everything was going to be ok. And I’m so grateful that it was benign and everything was okay.

[@kaceyrogers1718]

I dislocated my elbow & also broke it in two places (on my 17th birthday a few months ago). When my ulna broke it hit a nerve and I wasn’t able to move my hand/fingers for a couple months. I had to have surgery the following day Side note: I’m doing much better now, my hand/fingers can move again, and I’m on my last couple weeks of occupational therapy, I’m very close to full range of motion 😊

[@illicitshadow]

Kacey Rogers glad to hear you are healing well, I crushed my ulnar nerve but left it too long before getting the surgery, even though I had the surgery the nerve is down to about 17% function and half my hand is kinda numb

[@kaceyrogers1718]

illicitshadow Aw! I hope you get better!!

[@bsue9680]

I’ve had four major surgeries on my hips and I can honestly say the only thing I ever worried about was them making me problem worse. That did happen in my third surgery but was corrected in January of this year so I am very thankful I was able to find a surgeon I could really trust and who I plan to take care of the surgeries I’ll need in the future. Probably going to have both hips totally replaced in the next 5 to 10 years.

[@Mothman_In_a_T-Pose]

It's interesting, I'm a highly anxious person, but surgery and anesthesia have never bothered me. I've only had one surgery (oral, to remove my only wisdom tooth), but have gone under anesthesia twice (once for the oral surgery, once for an upper GI scope). Both times, I went under pretty quickly and woke up right as they expected.

[@carolilseanne2175]

Very few hospitals I've worked in here (UK) there have been a lot over my 40 years - put you to sleep in Theatre, they use an Anaesthetic room right next to the operating theatre then transfer you once you're anaesthetised. The alternative is being anaesthetised in theatre with the surgical team staying out of the room until you're asleep, because it's less invasive and more relaxing.

[@va.ameliaa1277]

Im scared of waking up in the middle of the operation

[@ashwan9416]

Chantels story really resonated with me. My story is so similar and I was 13. I am so happy I am not alone and how I felt was valid, I’ve never heard anyone else’s story like mine so I’m really glad you shared it! 💖

[@kiki29073]

Kristin, you should have your eggs frozen in case you and up losing your other ovary in the future, if you haven't already.

[@auntiea2002]

kim mcdonald it costs money to keep eggs on ice. It might be a better option to go the adoption route. Especially if you want to wait to have kids. #justsaying

[@redhotcole3549]

auntiea2002 adoption can be very costly as well, not to mention the hoop jumping...it's a rough world for ladies with reproductive issues...

[@RC-de3vy]

Put word out to friends and family that you are looking for a baby. We met a lady at church who was newly converted and faced a dilemma in which she had gotten pregnant and didn't want it. She saw my family and said "I wish my baby could grow up in a home like yours" and my mom said "I'll take it". We were all excited but unfortunately she miscarried a couple weeks later. But I knew someone that got 2 babies like that. People get pregnant by accident and it turns into a Juno situation.

[@hermoinesnape9066]

My cousin had two babies from frozen eggs and they are sooooo adorable!

[@vtnascar14]

I remember when I had to do my biopsy, I was so scared to get it done. And the volunteer who helped get ready for the procedure just held my hand and told me "Don't worry hun, it's going to be ok. Just pray to God that you will be fine. And everything will be alright." That definitely calmed me down. But the waking up was hard. I knew I was being wheeled out into recovery, so when I heard my nurse's voice and my mom's, I was trying to wake up but I couldn't. So when I did try to sit up and open my eyes. My mom was there and she said "sleepy head! You gotta wake up." I just slammed my head against the pillow again

[@kirashakeshnaier1060]

I had my tonsils out at the age of 26 after having years and years of problems with them, but my doctor wouldn't recommend it unless I had 3 instances in a single year ( I had problems every 6months). Finally after having an 2 abscesses, and mono (which caused my tonsils to swell so that the tonsils touched) in the same year they ok'd it. However, they didn't really want to let me bc 26 is really old to get them taken out. After I was referred to the doctor who would be doing my surgery, I was once again questioned as to wether I was sure I wanted them removed. I told them yes, bc it's really becoming a problem. I was mostly calm about it, and then a news story about a little girl who died from the exact same surgery came out. I was understanding that sometimes things happen, but I knew if I didn't get it taken care of now, I never would. My mom on the other hand was extremely nervous. When I went into surgery, I remember laying down, and as soon as they started the drip I was out. I woke up and sat up, and the nurse that was there walked (yes I walked) me back to the room where my mom was waiting. I then waited until they would let me go, and then they wheeled me out to the entrance. After we got in my mom's van, she and I picked up my brother. She asked if I was up to do anything. I told her I wanted to eat at Noodles & Co. ( I'd never been there) So just an hour and a half after I had my tonsils out I'm eating mac n cheese. The worst part ended up being the after effects of the anesthesia, but I don't regret it one bit. Sorry for the long comment!

[@courtneyyeehaw6679]

Kirasha Keshnaier I had my tonsils out when I was 7. I think I got sick too much that year. Maybe 6 times

[@kimberly2346]

Haha I just got them out and I have more pain that I thought I would have...

[@allik4599]

I was 11 years old when my doctors found a brain tumor in my frontal lobe, I was really freaked out for my surgery but my parents were there with me the whole way. I still have a shunt in my head that reminds me of it everyday. I also had a hymenectamy a few years back and that was even scarier. So its nice to hear others stories.

[@gretchenwynne6892]

i just had surgery for the first time on monday and it was terrifying

[@fallconscat]

I had knee surgery. I’d broken my kneecap (twice) and it needed repair. Huge scar, adhesions from the first break, totally wrecked knee and arthritis. Yay! Other surgery was a c-section, which gave me a pain in the arse. I mean a son. 😁. He’s a very good married adult person now, and I’m quite proud of him.

[@Emma-wc5ks]

I love this omg

[@alexandranichole_xo3434]

Emma Guys, hi my name is Alexandra and I am trying to grow on social media, & met new people as well make new friends from all around the world! Follow me on social media! & I will follow you back! 💛✨ Instagram: alexandraa_24_ Twitter: xlexx_2 KZbin: if you can please subscribe I don’t have any content yet but I am in works of it & I am excited to share my life with all you amazing people.

[@ItDoBeJena]

I'm having major surgery on my hip in two months. I'm in the same boat as to being sheltered with my body. My only concern is strangers touching me. It's good to hear that I'm not the only one who has to deal with this.

[@sarahhawthorne5052]

Hey can Kristen make a video about her PCOS, I thought it was Mentioned in a past video briefly.

[@SissaBeeiscrazy]

I totally relate with Chantel. I wasn't even worried about my surgery, I was so completely stressed about being so exposed in a room full of people that I didn't know. I had my gallbladder removed and the hospital I was at had be in this room full of women nurses getting me ready and they put me to sleep without me knowing that was what was happening(which sounds stressful but you don't have to get stressed out)while I had my gown on, and I woke up with my gown on in a room. My advice is to find doctor who you trust, and remember that surgery is routine for them (they aren't judging your body, or you for having health issues, also they know what they're doing). :)