What's your anesthesia preference?

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Za

Has anyone tried hypnosis ?

I've been under anesthesia once for dental surgery to remove my wisdom teeth. (Have had loads of experience with local anesthesia but that was my one and only “knock out” anesthesia experience) They put in an IV and pushed meds and i was out in a matter of seconds. I don't remember much of anything except falling asleep and waking up. To this day it makes me nervous.

I've been under anesthesia once for dental surgery to remove my wisdom teeth. (Have had loads of experience with local anesthesia but that was my one and only “knock out” anesthesia experience) They put in an IV and pushed meds and i was out in a matter of seconds. I don't remember much of anything except falling asleep and waking up. To this day it makes me nervous.

That would've made me nervous too! Like no talk, not even saying “ok, now we are going to put you under, are you ready?” or even an explanation of how they are going to knock you out. Just push it and bam!

That might be why I like the gas more. You get the mask on your face and it takes some time, you feel you are going under and they mostly talk to you while you are going under. Maybe next time you can ask for the gas?

That might be why I like the gas more. you get the mask on your face and it takes some time, you feel you are going under and they mostly talk to you while you are going under. Maybd next time you can ask for the gas?

Only problem is that the strongest gas the dentist will use these days is Nitrous Oxide. It is relaxing and reduces pain but you will still be awake. Back in the early eighties I had a broken tooth worked on with only nitrous. Felt the whole thing though I was floating. The stronger gas anesthetics will only be in a surgical setting.

Of course now that his wisdom teeth have been removed there is probably no need for another round of general anesthesia at the dentist.

That would've made me nervous too! Like no talk, not even saying “ok, now we are going to put you under, are you ready?” or even an explanation of how they are going to knock you out. Just push it and bam!

One of my dental surgeries basically went like this. Now, years later, I write fetish stories where this often happens to my protagonists. I'm sure it's related…

My preference is no propofol. I've had it twice - first time, I slid off the gurney in Recovery and tried to leave. Second time, I woke up in the middle of the procedure (endoscopy). If I have a choice in the matter, I will never have it again.

None if possible, had 3rd Colonoscopy without, I have a high threshold for pain. Wanted to try without so I didn't have to bother someone else's schedule or day. Wasn't that bad, and only lasted for 15 mins. I'll do the same again. I don't even get numbed up if I need a filling or tooth fixed at Dentist.

My preference is no propofol. I've had it twice - first time, I slid off the gurney in Recovery and tried to leave. Second time, I woke up in the middle of the procedure (endoscopy). If I have a choice in the matter, I will never have it again.

What would you prefer then if you have a choice? sevoflorine through an anesthesia mask?

I will do locals and i love spinals and i avoid general at all cost. Last general was 30 years ago, have had 12 colonoscopies and never do drugs for those

My preference is no propofol. I've had it twice - first time, I slid off the gurney in Recovery and tried to leave. Second time, I woke up in the middle of the procedure (endoscopy). If I have a choice in the matter, I will never have it again.

I don't do propofol well either. They will give me that with something else to keep me under. Last time I had a procedure they gave me gas and they weren't happy with how long it was taking. They kept telling me to breath, like I had any choice. I finally said maybe I should count back from 1000 and after I said that I was out. Always has to be a smart ass in every crowd!

I've woken up during two different procedures, not fun! They always have a hard time keeping me down. Two spinals weren't bad, strange that I couldn't feel my legs but could move them, bit freaky. Last was ankle replacement and repair, afterwards the nurse asked if I had to pee, well how the hell would I know I couldn't feel a damn thing , with spinals feeling comes back from your feet up so ankle was throbbing like a bitch and my butt and front was numb 🙄

What would you prefer then if you have a choice? sevoflorine through an anesthesia mask?

I have had 4 surgeries. 1 with propofol and i hated it. 3 with gas induction. I prefer the gas induction its more gentle for me.

Regional + local for me. I like to be aware of what’s going on. I don’t even like to be given much Versed because it impairs my memory. I’ve sworn I’ll never agree to general anesthesia again. So only regional anesthesia going forward.

I’m a retired MD anesthesiologist. I’ve given tens of thousands of anesthetics for about any surgery or procedure ever invented, including open hearts. I’ve also received anesthesia many times for multiple plastic surgery operations starting from age 2 through many operations in adulthood to about age 65. Many have been given by my colleagues who always did a wonderful job. As much as you can enjoy an operation, I’ve enjoyed or not had any problems with all types of anesthesia including every type posted by members in this thread. Any of them are fine depending on the procedure involved.

What I want from an anesthetic is a highly competent anesthesiologist, a smooth induction, no awakening or awareness except under sedation where memory is often present (though usually in a very relaxed, non-anxious state, depending on the patient, the specific drugs and the procedure), and an uncomplicated awakening without nausea or excessive pain. We’re discussing a serious surgical or medical procedure facilitated by the near-miracle of modern anesthesia. It’s not a medical fetish.

BTW, for the member I quoted above who didn’t like GA or sedation and wants only regional anesthesia for the rest of his life, you really can have your open heart operation under an epidural. It’s been done and it really exists, and works.

Eric

I had 3 teeth removed about 8 years ago and propofol was used to put me out, when i came out of the drug I felt fine and was ready to go within a half hour.

I'll take propofol any day over Versed. With propofol, I wake up and I'm ready to go. Versed is just the opposite-come out slowly and then wait 24 hours before you can remember anything.

First off, if the surgery was to save my life I would use the most safe and effective method possible. With that aside however, if it were for a very minor procedure or for a fantasy session then I would like to duplicate what I had when I was a kid, a painful needle from a nurse to make me woozy followed by inhaling gas or ether. Another option I always found very intriguing would be the “old” method of rectal anesthesia with ether dissolved in oil introduced through an enema tube.

What if you are wheeled into the OR on an emergency appendectomy, you are in moderate pain but there is a huge rush going on around you, you haven't even been given any instructions or an i.v in, you look around and see the big lights on, anesthesia machine next to you with black rubber masks of various sizes. At that point you realize you might end up having one of those masks clamped to your nose and mouth and get gassed to sleep! Soon after that really happens, after your second breath your vision really blurs and you drift off to sleep. Would you be aroused? wet? afraid? angry? something else?

What is generally used for plastic surgery, in particular facial work?

What is generally used for plastic surgery, in particular facial work?

Lately all I've been seeing is propofol through i.v. I heard it burns through veins as it is moving towards the brain and then bam! instant knock out! lights out! If you accept more drugs you won't even remember laying on the table! I think they prefer it since less drama, easier and faster to knock out. Though then they still intubate you and start giving sevoflorine gas to keep you under, you'd wake up from propofol otherwise.

Thanks, I'm considering “work” at the end of May

GA all the way. I'm way too high strung to know what's going on, pain frightens me, and you know what, the drugs aren't bad.

The one the doctor thinks I have the best chance of waking up from.

The one the doctor thinks I have the best chance of waking up from.

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists on waking up from surgery

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HWyuHCcZPQ

Versed by suppository and as i get relaxed an ether cone on metal frame

I’d prefer a combination of gas and an iv. As far as the why, I’m not really sure, just more involved, I guess.

I’d prefer a combination of gas and an iv. As far as the why, I’m not really sure, just more involved, I guess.

Yeah I feel that. Though after you got gassed enough they can knock the f*ck out of you with i.v or whatever, you won't even know ... Any preference on the delivery of the gas? black rubber mask, clear cushioned mask or something else?

Oxygen and gas mix its better for relaxing.

any preference on the delivery of the gas? black rubber mask, clear cushioned mask or else?

Classic black rubber mask of course. Being able to see the black rubber breathing bag inflating and deflating would be a plus.

Oxygen and gas mix its better for relaxing.

Definitely

Local, if it's minor-ish. Actually I would consider it even for slightly bigger things too. I'd like to stay involved and have a strong competence kink to start with.