The MOST Powerful Mindset Before Surgery
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- Опубліковано 8 тра 2024
- Join Dr. Anthony Kaveh as he explores the crucial aspects of preparing your mindset for surgery, filmed right from the heart of the action - an operating room. Discover the three key elements that contribute to a resilient, positive pre-surgery mindset: cognitive flexibility, tolerance for ambiguity, and a curious, investigative spirit. These factors can significantly influence your surgery's outcome, perhaps even more than the physical condition you're being treated for. Stay tuned until the end for a live Q&A session where Dr. Kaveh addresses real viewer questions about surgery experiences and offers personalized advice.
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Timestamps:
0:00: Introduction and Importance of Mindset in Surgery
1:00: Breakdown of Three Key Mindset Elements
3:00: Cognitive Flexibility Explained
5:00: Understanding Tolerance of Ambiguity
7:00: The Role of Curiosity Before Surgery
9:00: Viewer Questions and Real-Life Surgery Concerns
11:00: Strategies for Managing Surgery Anxiety
13:00: Tips for Communicating with Your Doctor
15:00: Additional Resources and Closing Thoughts
18:00: Live Q&A Session
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Before I went into surgery my surgeon asked me if I would like to pray with him before we went into the operating room - I thought that was awesome - I really had a positive mindset.
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I’ve been living with a broken neck for 2 1/2 months now. I couldn’t take the severe pain anymore and went to the ER 2 days ago. That’s when I found out that my neck was broken. I’ll be facing surgery soon. I think that was terrific that you had a prayer warrior right there with you. Hope you’re doing well.
Agree with you. Going into op must have anything question wise on your mind answered go in positive happy looking forward to it & seeing all going well working out for your highest good. Love the way Dr. here thinks/understand's/explains easily/simply we need more people in the world like this "empathy" so important. I have just had TKR home now 11th day couldn't be happier. Great positive start to end stay in hospital (Nursing care/treat 10/10) as fully believe had best Orthopaedic Surgeon I could trust have confidence, Anaesthetist (who was Surgeon's Bro 😅) & very good Team who were kind understanding & patient with me as wasn't having anything done till happy way all done 😅 loved them all thank them from the bottom of my heart forever as know this 💯% good job means so much to me. This is life changer for better life for me that was lacking as couldn't stand up straight limping tiring & I have always been active. Definitely trust going into surgery postive so important as they have your precious life in their hands ❤
I would find another surgeon if they wanted to pray with me
That would scare me so much...
I’ve had several surgeries. Because I have faith in God, I let it all happen and look forward to a nice nap! I’ve never had fear.
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Same!!😊
Same here.
Hi Doctor. I'm hitting like for 2 reasons... 1.) The information is great and 2.) You are the freakin' HOTTEST GUY on the entire You Tube system!!
It’s compassion that patients benefit from the most, a doctor who simply cares for them and doesn’t treat them like they are just ‘another patient’. Great video Dr. Kaveh!
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I always go into surgery with a good frame of mind, I laugh and joke around with the team and try to make them laugh and they me. I always wake up in a very peaceful mindset. I’m due to have a Total Knee Replacement next week, yes I’m afraid because of the pain, but I know the surgeon will do his best.
One thing that helped me, smell the flowers, blow out the candles!! I focused on visually seeing that!
In July, when I broke my femur, the anesthesiologist was absolutely incredible about explaining everything thing that was going to happen when I went in to surgery. He was amazing & really was a blessing to me & made me so comfortable about it all. I went in to surgery feeling so thankful that they were going to fix my leg & get me to the recovery process.
I had my gallbladder removed almost a year ago. I was told it was badly infected along with all the surrounding organs. After seeing drainage from the incisions a nurse called an ambulance to get me back to the hospital. Apparently I had pockets of infection in my right lung that they drained with a tube. I didn’t have confidence in the surgeon. After waiting 4-5 hours in preop, I was so full of anxiety my mindset was that it would go badly. I’m grateful to have found your video, because I’m in terrible pain again and my abdomen is swollen. I’m considering going into the emergency room. If I need another surgery, I’ll do my best to follow your advice. Thanks very much 😊
I just had surgery today to remove squamous cell carcinoma from a delicate area and you are so right gratitude and patience and appreciation for all of our surgical team creates a better outcome. Love your videos. Thank you.
Thank you for the kind words. I hope your recovery has gone well 🙏
I always have them put music on before Im put to sleep. Music is a high vibration and helps healing.
I just had a combo surgery, a colonoscopy/hemorroidectomy. My surgery ended up 2 hours late. I was really wound type. I asked for something to calm me. I was given just a tiny bit because I had to be moved from my bed onto the operating table. They took me in. It felt rushed. I felt so nervous. Not once did anyone ask if I was feeling okay. Not one person spoke one soothing word. I have had many surgeries and never experienced anything like this. The anesthesiologist always came and spoke soothing words and walked me through each step. The one I had came up and lifted my head up and pushed the pillow up under my neck and came at me with the mask. She wasnt paying attention as she managed to stick me in the eye. I came to crying in recovery something that I had never before. They knew I had sleep apnea and would keep poking with their finger telling to breath. Worst experience I ever had. It only got worse when they took out of recovery. Now I have ptsd and have nightmares. Thankfully the recovery was not as bad as everyone kept telling me.
I've had a number of procedures, and have always gone in positive- almost happy (not for having surgery, but for the necessity, and looking forward to the relief after), and I ask some questions, and pay attention when both the surgeon and anesthesia come and see me before surgery. I ask about what they plan- I have an obstructed airway, and have had an LMA, or full intubation. I approach it as a team effort.
I’ve had several surgeries & always went in with a calm attitude because I have absolute trust in God so I know He has a plan which may not be the same as mine! I had a very negative experience with a lung biopsy because I was not fully under! I could see the monitors, hear everything & felt like I was being suffocated by the tube but I couldn’t move or speak but I took it as a learning experience!! I did inform my doctor, at first he didn’t believe me until I told him things him & the nurses said!
I watched your videos prior to major oral surgery. Major help- I trusted my dental team- but not me. Everyone was great-and kept me calm. Don’t remember falling asleep-took awhile for me to wonder where I was when I woke up! Thanks for your education!
Always great information. Going in for my 17th surgery under general anesthesia. I metally prepare for surgery by: 1) asking the anesthesiologist what drugs I will be receiving, when and why. 2) "Enjoying" the euphoric effects of secation in prep, hosting a comedy routine - establishing a positive atmosphere wtih myself and the team. 3) Knowing the specifics of mue surgery. 4) Interacting positively with the operating room staff. Finally and perhaps most importantly 5) realizing I have no control throughout the entire process. Trusting all involved our professionals and will do their utmost to enure a positive outcome.
To date, I've never felt tramutized by the surgerical process and have had positive results in all of them.
I asked my anesthesiologist if he could give me a couple extra minutes of peace, and rest...he just smiled and shrugged...I felt comfortable with that, thanks, Doc!
I’m going under the knife again in a couple of weeks. Just a minor surgery but it involves a biopsy. My blood work looks pretty good so my fear level should be low, but since my sister died of cancer. I have a real fear of the disease. I keep reminding myself that the type of cancer is different and the times are different. Some of the fear is probably subconscious. I was eight when she got sick and 12 when she died. I kind of felt like cancer stole my best friend. I have a wonderful husband and he will be there for me. I also have two great kids of my own and 27 cute second graders who adore their teacher. I will be fine 😊.
Two surgeries. Both times I found it amusing how the operating suite looked like a movie set for an alien examination.
I was a five hr case, lung neuroendocrine segmentectomy. I was asked by anesthesiologist what I was going to dream about; I'm going on a nice horseback ride through the countryside. A nurse reached out and held my left hand and I knew that was my mom's spirit, who had trained and worked at this same hospital that I too wished to train at before program closed on 70s. I have zip eyesight without glasses so I can't see anything nor who is speaking unless I've spoken with them before. It really is a mind set. You must put your trust in their hands. I will need another resection, my surgeon has moved, but I'll dream again of another ride and give my trust to others.
When the nurse put the EKG leads on me before surgery I suddenly remembered all the heart related surgeries my dad had needed to stay alive. Just thinking of my dad helped me calm down and realize that I needed to put my trust in the doctors. My surgery was not heart related, thank goodness.
I hope that your next surgery goes well.
Hi I am having a TAVR on Tuesday, may 12, 2024. I am a RN for 25 yrs. I am contemplating the sedation and intubation that will be occuring. I am telling myself "Deana, you did just fine during the heart Cath with the sedation. It's going to be fine. Everyone knows their job and does it well. Relax, take slow, deep breaths. You will feel better once your aortic valve is replaced. Your exercise tolerance will gradually improve!!" So I will be fine. I been waiting for this for seven months... I am happy it's coming.. but it's scary too. But way better than OHS!
Oh my! I wish you the best for your procedure! 🙏
I will try and pray for you
Thank you! It went well! I feel better.
Some deep subjects. I found the ERCP proceedure room the craziest looking place. Finally getting my Gallbladder removed was the most serious surgery I have experienced because it was gangreenous. The worst experiences were nitrous oxide with oxygen tooth extractions. Age 7 a real horror!! Wisdom teeth was easy because of quality anasthesia.
Love your show and your honesty! I hate nitrous!!
I'm listening to this the night before a colonoscopy. I know this isn't surgery, but it is invasive and light anesthesia. I'm not fearful about it, but your points are well taken! Thank you
I have had two surgeries this past year. My surgeon is very well known and did both surgeries. Both times I felt everyone was so rushed! I never saw either anesthesiologist only heard their voice. I was of course very anxious, the second surgery I woke up with a very sore throat, when he nurse asked how I was feeling I told her, she totally ignored me. I later figured out it was the tube and it did go away. Medical people I have dealt with all seem so rushed and God forbid patients don’t react “normally “ after surgery. My veins collapse very easily which of course affects the IV’s. They al aye act like it is my fault and I can control that!! I wish more medical personnel had your compassion!! Why don’t they? I was always under the assumption they got into the field to help people!! Thanks for what you do!!
I was pumped full of too much morphine during a surgery because I was grinding my teeth and clinching my jaw and he thought I was in pain and kept giving me more drugs.It was awful afterwards and I never wanted to go thru that again. I had both my knees totally replaced last year one at a time and because of your videos I told the surgeon and the anesthesiologist what had happened before and both surgeries went well and so did my recoveries. You are my hero and because of the info you have shared I was well educated of everything that happened to me and I had a trust bond with the doctors and I can never thank you enough.
I am a dressmaker and I had a customer,a doctor of anesthesiology.
Once, indeed, I asked him why he decided to become an anesthesiologist.
The answer absolutely shocked me!
He said,he likes to see people lose consciousness and become helpless🤦♀️
I tried to make sure that he never came to me again.
Wow...
Yeah definitely I wonder if he was joking pulling your leg you know if he has a comment like that he probably likes to see the reaction of people but either way that's not compassion and kindness in any way so you're right
I passed through 5 low back surgeries , and I am still in pain , do you think Ketamine treatment could help me ? Thank you
I like it when they wake up again
OMFG terrifying!!
I have a perseverance for Harry Potter and Dog Shows. But, going back to the Proverb of The Willow Tree and The Oak Tree, have you ever heard of The Whomping Willow in Harry Potter? I think The Oak Tree is an analogy for Harry Potter’s godfather, Sirius Black. Sirius has a really strong moral character and a really strong moral compass of what is Good and Evil. The Whomping Willow is a tree that will get you, by moving around wildly, even when there’s no wind. Sirius Black doesn’t let things get to him, and is a very wise and easygoing character. But, when he’s in Survival Mode, it someone is threatening him or the people he loves, his mind is, almost like a Jack-in-the-Box. But Sirius nonchalantly takes care of the threats, and never lets anything rattle him! And for my Dental Procedure under General Anesthesia in 3 Months, August 7, to be precise, I will be like Sirius Black, and not let anything rattle me!
I donated a kidney in 2012. I was mentally calmed. I was in a lot of pain for weeks after. But i knew that was part of it
I had a wedge resection on my left lung last week. I was not worried about the surgery, I was worried about what my doctor was going to find. He couldn't tell me if it was cancer before surgery, but I suspected it was because I've been loosing weight. It was. The surgery went well. When I woke up in pacu the area around a IV was hurting. I told nurses. They told me it wasn't IV. They blamed the anesthesiaoligist. Telling me it was from the way she had me positioned for the surgery. It was still hurting the next morning. I was still in the pacu because there was no beds available in the hospital for me. When I complained again about my arm hurting the nurses stuckck with the IV was not causing the pain it was the anesthesiaoligist fault. The anesthesiaoligist did not put the IV in, a nurse in pre-op did. I told them to take it out. When I was discharged it was still hurting. Later that night my arm from my wrist to my elbow was swollen and hurting like hell. I went to the ER. Like suspected the IV the nurse put in was to blame, not the anesthesiaoligist fault. They told me the IV had irritated and inflamed the veins in my arm, and gave me rxs for a antibiotic and a pain killer. That was a couple days ago. My arm is lot better than it was, but still bothering me a little.
Btw I haven't smoked pot since high school. I don't know what she gave me to help me relax in pre-op. What ever it was it made feel like I had smoked four joints for about an hour in pre-op. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
The night before I have surgery I pray for my surgeon and anesthesiologist to have a restful night. I always tell them I trust them before we go into the OR and I always tell my husband ‘see you soon’. It keeps me in a positive mindset as we get started.
That is so wonderful to hear. Have your recoveries gone smoothly?
@@MedicalSecrets so far, so good! I have a thyroidectomy scheduled for next month, and I’ve already started visualizing how good I’ll feel once it’s all over. ❤️🩹🙏
That's so nice a Dr would pray with you before surgery. Praying helped me and calmed me before surgery. Whatever happened, I asked Jesus to stay with me. I never went in an operating room awake. Dr always knocks me out when I don't even expect it in the hallway. I don't want to do it again because the next one is a craniotomy. I'm going to chance dying on y own terms
I was totally surprised after 3 days of labor, I had to have an emergency c section. I had no idea I would be strapped down on my arms, thankfully my husband was able to be with me and talk me out of the panic attacks. After that he was with me from the very start with the next two two kids.
I've found it's important for me to introduce myself to every person in the OR. I don't feel safe if I don't push that and then I don't wake up well
As someone who has had multiple surgeries, I think that I have experienced it all at one time or another. I was once told that it was absolutely normal to be nervous. But that was after thirty-some surgeries. 🙂
I hope you have had better experiences with every surgery, have you?
I had surgery last July, the Anastasiologist came & tried to set me at ease while I was waiting for the surgeon. The nurse said I would see in the OR, all my Other surgery my surgeon can to see me. Do I remember going into the OR NO!!! After surgery the only thing I remember is Pain & nothing!!! My other surgery I remember everything after surgery But not this surgery. I don't know what they were giving me but on pain I remember, not going to bathroom I had not tub in me, not eating Nothing for 2 & 1/2 days!!! As you can see I'm Very upset with the Dr & the way they treated me after surgery!!! : (
When I had my first colonoscopy, they used twilight sleep. evidently, when the inhibitions are released, then I am hilarious. The nurse told me that if there is ever an open mic night at a comedy club, that I should volunteer.
Yeah,,,,,,when I was rolled in to have a colonoscopy, they played Pink Floyd for me.....""WELCOME TO THE MACHINE" and I was so pleased...........great experience. LOVED the doctor!❤
I just had my second hip Replacements 2 weeks ago on May 8. My previous 3 surgeries I herd all the sawing. I wasn't afraid of this as my dad was always working around my house before I had my surgeries. I agree with what you are saying. But I also had more side effects to the original anesthesia from my first knee surgeries 13 & 10 years ago. From throwing up,balance & dizziness. The gave me less medication. I am having quicker recovery my mobility is improving daily. Week 2 just on Tylenol & aspirin first my blood thinner. I have good blood pressure, I went swimming the day before each of my surgeries & have been doing physio 2× a week before & after my surgery.
TRUE PAST EXPERIENCE: I was looking forward to being put out via anesthesia (due to extreme fatigue), not all scared of the lithotripsy I've had before a few times. The anesthesia man, however, pressed the mask on my face...catching my nose so hard that I couldn't inhale anything...oxygen OR anesthesia!!!! I began to struggle to move it to center it or even alert what was happening, but was held down even more!!! THIS WAS A NIGHTMARE in real life! The doctor finally (mercifully), instructed somebody to my other side to give me an injection, and 'that' put me out! PRAISE GOD!!! Guess what? I have a new kidney stone needing attention shortly...and I'm really REALLY panicking about this possible repeat of being ignored during a 'table' crisis! I do intend discussing this with the doctor, but who knows if my message will reach the appropriate people. This is going to be rough on me until the procedure (which may be open surgery this time), is over.
Oh my goodness, I am so sorry you had that experience. I have similar things happen many, many times. I actually ask my patients to hold the mask themselves to avoid that problem. Can you try asking for that?
I heard of a Peruvian herb called Chanca Piedra " stone breaker" that is reportedly helpful for dissolving kidney stones
Tell the Dr and anesthesiologist what happened before. Tell them you could not breathe from the pressure and it became scary.
Ask for them to use minimal pressure if a mask is needed.
My one and only uncomfortable experience with surgery was dreaming I was late for the surgery appointment while I was under.
I've always had good surgery experiences. Yes, pain afterwards, but otherwise just fine. I pick good surgeons, get REIKI, tell myself it's ok.
Thank you for the positive healing energy you share with every viewer. :)
Thank you. You’re brilliant!
Thank you for the kind comments! I hope you learned something new to advocate for your health!
@@MedicalSecrets I’ve had 3 different cancers by the age of 50. Thoracic Lobectomy 3 years ago. Many, many surgeries under general. My dad was a general surgeon and my mom an RN when they were alive. I love to hear what you have to say; it’s always salient. My dad would have loved to hear you!
Dr. Kaveh is an exceptional doctor practicing medicine at the highest level of expertise and integrity. He and Dr. Shrestha treated me for five weeks.
Years of surgeries and treatments both in Canada and the US for RSD/CRPS/FROZ SHOULDER & Recumbency Migraines. I highly recommend his clinic.
Thank you Dr Kaveh
I practice mindfulness and found that it helped me a lot when I had my nephrectomy.
Had surgery during the week. I have vocal cord dysfunction and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome along with a whole load of silly things. I was very relaxed prior to surgery, entertained the theatre staff with my various idiosyncrasies, and asked pertinent questions. I also woke up raging about domestic violence, which is a big topic in Australia at present. I realised that it was emergence troubles and was able to relax after I apologised to the staff. Thank you for teaching me that it was likely to happen due to my PTSD. More surgery to come in about 4 months so it will be interesting to see what happens.
Thank you Dr. Kaveh for this very helpful information.
Thank you so much for this. I'm having a spinal fusion on the 11th of next month. I think this will help me
I am Christian. Tend to be so Episcopalian. But I focus on their education and skill, then I pray fot me and the team, cleaners, admins. Try to curb my negativity. They have trouble with the IV.
Thanks
My bf has to have his gallbladder removed in the coming weeks. They also see a large mass on his liver.
Dr. K has 2 lil horns haha.
I saw those too!
I once had an anesthesiologist ask me about my favorite memory before I went to sleep instead of counting backwards. I loved that! The information you share is really helping me prepare mentally for middle fossa craniotomy surgery to remove an acustic neuroma.
That is a beautiful story. Thank you for sharing. I'm wishing you the best for your surgery! 🙏
Sorry I missed the livestream. I wish I had seen some of your videos before my surgery last year! I like how you explained concepts behind the best pre-surgery mindsets. I tried my best going into the hospital with a positive mindset!
But. I didn't ask any questions to the anesthesiologist, and just one silly question to the surgeon in the OR. Just before I was about to go under, I remember hearing both the anesthesiologist AND the surgeon asking me "Are you OKAY?" And the best I could mumble out loud was "I KNOW I'm going to be okay." In the end the surgery did go well.
I'm happy to hear your surgery went well in the end 🙏 thank you for the kind comments
I had a cervical fusion in my thirties. I was in a bad place in my marriage and life and I know that I had a negative experience due to that mindset. I am 58 and a nurse myself, and it is with hindsight I say this. I take care of patients post operative and tell them in pre op to please have positive thoughts as I believe positive feelings and thoughts are key after anesthesia ❤ Thanks for addressing this subject Doc
God Bless You🙏you're awesome!!!
Due to have my first procedure, going to do a total zone out with my iPad as I am having my first GA for a marina coil due to a 8.6 cm fibroid. But got good MH support before hand
Had 2 surgeries, about month apart. Broke wrist, put plate & screws in. Screws have minds of their own, backing out. Back to remove, now hanging out w/o anything on hand - feels so weird!! Tiny numbness at base of hand, hoping feeling returns. OT next week. I understand about hardware loosening. Sucks!! Anesthesia, put gas mask on, woke up in OR. Freaky yet 0 pain. Was over, but under Bright lights, yikes!! Perhaps no recovery room available. All good. Thx Dr. K! The best. Come to MN.
I hope the rest of your recovery goes well!
The couple times I went under I was fine once they took me back, it was the anticipatory anxiety that always kills me. I get anxious days before and up until I go back lol. Then I'm like peace ✌️ yall. Hahaha. I do have ptsd and panic disorder so I'm surprised I haven't panicked before or after. Both times I had great anesthesiologists. I have another minor surgery next week. Wish I could have you as an anesthesiologist, you're very calming to listen to lol .
Talk about ur experiences in this field and share something on fear snd diseases and problems of old age
I have endometriosis surgery next week ...I'm not a nurse even but I like to learn eveything about medical. I always go happy in surgery room because I will be fine after that...like your videos❤
I have had “broken brain” when I go in for General Anesthesia all the time! I am also on The Autism Spectrum, and am hypersensitive. But, as an Adult, I know that I should be able to control those emotions. But, it is extremely hard, even though I have been under General Anesthesia way too many times in my life to count. I don’t know what it is. Maybe it’s the fact that I am on The Autism Spectrum that makes my brain more apt to snap. I don’t know.
I have seen people of all walks of life snap in these vulnerable situations! Totally independent of spectrum
Thank you. I have never been scared prior to anesthesia, as a retired RN and one who circulated often on C/Secs plus have had a few operations myself. But, I am to undergo a sinus procedure that the doctor said she needed 6 hours of OR time for. I thought, huh? I'll be out for that long? Someone will have to keep me breathing that long? Okie dokie.
I m going in for heart ❤️ procedure this coming Thursday. I ain't scared 😅
Many times under anesthesia, is a different and understanding, the best of what should be on the agenda, happenings are a major trust of everyone around in the control. Security and Trust 🥰
I'm getting ready to have a 7 hour breast reconstruction surgery. I'll be happy when its over.
When I have surgery I ask all of the staff their names so we aren’t strangers. I also tell jokes to ease my anxiety.
8 surgerys 3 I woke up during. The trauma from waking during I suppressed until the last hip surgery. I feel the trauma now has been an issue during my recent hip recovery. It's been very distressing.
Trying to convince yourself God is with you and they are not going to kill you is important (nurse).
TY so much Dr. i am getting back surgery tomorrow, and now i can feel more secure and positive :)))))))))))))
I'm wishing you the best for your surgery!
Come to Chicago
I actually woke up during my first surgery. IT was terrifying! No one told me what was going to take place with being put on ventilator, paralyzed, etc.
They woke me up in the icu still attached to ventilator. Taking it out was interesting
Having a heart cath next month. They say twilight state but every twilight one I've had I feel everything very anxious. Would rather just be out out
Why is OR so cold? I like it because I'm hot blooded. Is it to keep doctor's awake? How can I ask for prayer, not knowing what the doctor and staff believe? Why after coming to, I talk way too much? How do I stop it on future times? I had rotary cuff surgery and would not stop talking afterwards. Nurse told me to shut up, felt bad but couldn't help it.
A suggestion on prayer; ask 'Would anybody like to join me in a prayer?' Some might take you up on that idea and join you.
Oh the off gassing from the body after 3 -4 days for major surgery and it is really smelly. I stopped counting my surgeries after 27, had a few more since then and a major one coming up. Can’t wait to be very smelly again and around the fourth/ 5 th day I get the blues then it gets better. Maybe some don’t know that anesthesia ( general) can cause that so please note it and if it gets worse to talk to your doctor right away.😊
QUESTION!!!
I had a minor back surgery a couple of months ago, and now I have a major "screws and rods" back surgery coming up in a month. After the last surgery, I spent the next couple of weeks in the deepest, darkest depression I've ever experienced. I've had several surgeries and have never experienced anything like that.
Is there a medicine the anesthesiologist uses that could cause that? I want to make sure that doesn't happen again. It was awful.
I don't think it was my attitude going into surgery.
My surgeon is talking about doing surgery soon for a hiatal hernia. Im so scared that the surgery will make my gastroparesis worse.
Oh,by the way what is so confidential in the OR after the patient ‘s comments.What happens and who does what on the patient that such a secret that the OR them must not let out of the surgery does the surgeon make mistakes does the junior or fellow make mistakes without the patient being aware ?😮
Can you describe the use of fentanyl in surgery and recovery. I had it used in a recent surgery. It was one of the worse experiences I have ever had. The hallucinations were terrible. I vividly remember three places I went. One was just a block from the hospital in a bldg that doesn’t exist, another 100 miles south. And then one a hundred miles north of hosp, and this facility doesn’t exsist. This whole time I never left the floor of the hospital where I went post-op.
Same here as well, I’d like to know from Dr. Kaveh what happens when fentanyl is used in surgery. Imagine that I had fentanyl, as for certain a strong opioid painkiller would have been needed based on what I've learned online. What I did manage to find online, is that fentanyl first fills up your pain receptors, then fills up your dopamine and serotonin receptors. No hallucinations to remember here, the only thing I knew was that "something weird” was going on inside my brain.
What about when the senior surgeon does training with the patient and supervises the junior without informing the patient to give clear on consent because the patient has chosen a skilled experience surgeon and not fellow or I turn to do the surgery which the trust has been distorted with the whole ethics of the surgeon.😮
Hi doctor, I can't help but ask, have people been inserted with chips? There's questions circulating ? Considering malpractice suits not brought forward. Ballsy question I know.
What’s up man,, learned so much, 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, you been hocking loogies?😂
All I think is just put me to sleep so I can have the best nap ever.
Can you speak to Type II Dorsal states and surgery?
Would I have any say regarding type of anesthesia? I got the gas mask for laser removal of a large kidney stone. I was sick as a dog and I feel they could have sent an Rx to my pharmacy for anti nausea. I barfed fight in front of the nurse. P.S: A had two surgeries for gall bladder and subsequent bile removal and the 2nd doctor was checking on me and was kind enough to help me out that way. Barfed in front of him, he got the bedpan to me just in time.
I used lemon ginger/ ginger lemon tea works for upset stomach, nausea, and diarrhea. I had a weird reaction to that antinausea medicine it made it worse. But the tea worked, and I was able to eat, get better rest, and no vomiting.
I always wondered why they didn't use regular anesthesia during my husband's ablation. Now I know. He'll be interested in that too.
When I went into open heart surgery 15 weeks ago, I was committed to going forward with a hope that it would work out, but with a layer of fear. I'm not sure it's possible to knowingly go into CABG perfectly free of fear.
Next Thursday I am having 1. Subtalar joint fusion, 2. Reconstructive repair cavovaras deformity, 3. Bone graft procedure. Any suggestions?
I am very curious about what happens-going on surgery #9 soon and have had good experiences. Total
knee replacement upcoming…
How ?
I remember the tube coming out. It was interesting. But first it was strange that i had something in my throat but could breath. And i wanted to swalow my spit becaus my throat felt super dry.
I also felt an ease to feel my body. It felt like i was in my throat. Like a cave men in a beautiful cave.
But i was just an awareness.
So yes i got the : " i m okay and I'm not okay but I'm okay . Now, how is that?😅
Hey Doc ! I know you have previously discussed Asthma and Anaesthesia, However I just wanted to ask you what is normally given to a patient with Asthma who may be struggling to breathe while under sedation?
If you’re being given general anesthesia, you’ll be intubated - machines will do the breathing for you
@@XYZ-sq7ki thanks for explaining! 👍🏻☺️
I have asthma too and his video about 9 months ago titled something like "asthma before surgery" let's us know what to address specifically with the anesthesiologist prior to going under. Specific drugs can cause an exasperation to initiate full blown anaphylaxis, please watch the video and I think it will help. I talked to my anesthesiologist prior to my last procedure and she did a second take I think because I was so well informed.
Have a successful, swift and zero complications surgery!
During surgery, do they tape all patients eyes closed?
I've had many surgeries. I like night night mode. I have cervical repair coming up. No more disc 5/6 with bone spurs pressing my spinal cord to the back and feels like a plastic spoon stuck in front. A bit nervous about this one. Actually 2
I hope I keep my mouth shut.
When is your birthday? Can u do more vlogs day in the life
It's funny isn't it - it never even entered my head that a surgery room would be "weird" to people - like from the very earliest age we weren't allowed to open the doors when a surgery was in progress - but they were just normal rooms when I was a kid.
LOL no seriously - the weirdest thing is the staff - it's cold in there - why would you want to work in such a cold environment - might as well be in the Artic 😆
But yeah - good on you for doing these videos for people to chill about it
I have had 5 back surgeries. I am having #6 in June. I need an extension to my fusion and all previous screws need to be replaced. The hardest isn't before, but it's after. When I wake up, my pain is incredible . Do surgeons ever allow patients to come out of anesthesia slowly so the pain isn't so raw?
I don’t remember the operating room. All I remember was waiting in pre op and the nurse saying she was going to give me something to relax me. I also don’t remember anything until being back in my patient room. Is it typical not to remember pre and post op?
WHAT DO UOU THINK ABOUT NECK OBLATION. SHOULD I HAVE IT?
I don’t want to remember even being wheeled in…abscess o my spine. Now I feel like my belly has detached can’t hold torso up. Rod placed