The best experience I had was when I was being sedated and a (male) nurse sat stroking the side of my face until I was out. It was super relaxing, soothing and comforting. I woke up from surgery super happy even though I was in immense pain. I kept asking for the “strokey facey” nurse to come and stroke my face until I woke up fully. Bless his heart, he agreed and spent an hour sat by my bed stroking my face. I have never woken up so happy in my entire life!!
My anesthesiologist knew I was terrified. I wasn't crying, but my eyes were starting well up and he noticed. He held my hand and I squeezed his back, I'm assuming until I fell asleep. He knew exactly what I needed. Just the comfort of me knowing he would feel my hand go limp gave me the reassurance I needed and I appreciated his sentiment more than I could ever explain.
@@GodisLove77337 All of you that now have anxiety about what you are going to say, now having watched this video. You are now 60 % more likely to say negative things coming out of it. To make it worse, now that I mention that to you, you chances of it likely went to about 80% now.
I had to be put under when I had my wisdom teeth out. I was in college, and the anaesthesiologist could tell that I was nervous, so he asked me what I was studying (chemistry), and was I doing any research (I was, on chemical modification of a cancer drug). I launched into the whole research project - protecting group strategies, total synthesis pathways, the whole thing. I drifted off in the middle. When I woke up, my brain decided that no time had passed, so I carried on basically defending my undergraduate research thesis for the recovery room staff. Except by then, I was high as a kite on painkillers and had a face full of gauze. My mother, who is also a chemist, thought it was hilarious.
I came from an abusive environment and I am pretty grumpy but try to be kind. I am so happy that during all my deep general anesthesia recoveries, there's like 12, I come out telling everyone I love them. It makes me hope deep down inside this is a reflection of my most inner most self.
Not wanting to leave is definitely me. My family has all passed away and most of them were never very supportive anyway. My entire life has been very stressful, one event after another, I'm 55 now. So, anytime I'm in the hospital at all I hate leaving. It's just such nice, relaxing break from not having anybody who gives a sh**
I had surgery at the end of June. I remember waving goodbye to everyone in the pre-op area, getting to the OR and saying, “Oooh, pretty lights,” and hearing gentle laughter followed by the OR nurse telling everyone I’d waved all the way down the hall. Then I was OUT. I’m grateful to have had a caring, professional team.
I have similar experiences, so I’m told. I’m a bit shy in public but become a Miss America contestant. My mother said that when I left in the wheelchair, I told everyone that I would come back and I loved them!
I suffer from PSTD when it comes to hospitals because when I was 3 years old. I had a dog bite my face and ended up having stitches to my face. I still remember the trauma like it was yesterday. They strapped me to a board as they forced my mother to leave the room and bright lights in my face. I felt so terrified and the pain of them stitching me. Ever since then I try not to go to hospitals unless it’s the last resort and have trust issues with medical personal for years. I also have a big issue with straps or anything around my arms. I had knee surgery and they had to heavily sedated because my spinal block wasn’t working. I was told that I came out fighting and crying because I just reacted to having someone holding me down. They say kids don’t remember much when they are very young think again! My only hope is they now treat children better now then compared to the 70s.
@@rdawn27 LOL! In 1996 I had spinal reconstructive surgery. When I was in recovery I sang a Mozart aria😅 On the way up to my room I was singing a Melissa Etheridge and Aretha Franklin/Allman Bros Chain, Chain, Chain 😂 I remember nothing except for the surgeon and the residents and some of the nurses waiting for me in my room, clapping. My daddy told the surgeon he was grateful I wasn’t in pain, and my Dr saying just wait. Boy was he right! 😳 I’ve had 12 surgeries and that was the only time I did anything like that😉
@@silverpurkat I understand you completely! i was on a ventilator for a couple of weeks and I was strapped down much of that time so I wouldn't pull it out they said... For 30 years after I couldn't sleep with my feet covered in bed because it made me feel anxious and 'trapped'.
I had a hiatal hernia repair two weeks ago. Doc, I do not even remember falling asleep this time. I was out cold. I woke up in recovery. Last time when I had back surgeries (two back to back), I was talking a mile a minute. I have no idea what I said. It was in 2018. In my defense though, I lost so much blood that I had needed a blood transfusion at 1 am the night I had surgery. I believe it was a cell saver (my own A+ blood).
The entire team inside the OR told me 'sleep well, you are our number one priority today' and all the anxiety for the anesthesia went away :) I woke up feeling very happy and thankful and even then, all the staff were SO kind. I couldn't believe nurses were holding a cup with a straw to my mouth so that I could drink. I couldn't believe they took me to the bathroom and helped me every step. I almost felt guilty when a nurse helped me get dressed when I was allowed to leave. I never experience such care and so much kindness! It really was a great experience and I'll never be anxious again if I have to ever get another surgery.
After my surgery years ago, I thanked the hot nurse that was there when I woke up, no one else! I did told her that she was very hot although I didn’t remember that, but she told me that’s what I said. Obviously I believed her because to me she was an Angel, and I thought I had fallen in love. To my surprise I then woke up at my house, sweating like a pig and pretty much disappointed and crying that it was only a dream! 😢
Prophanol and versed makes me very violent coming out of it... And I regress to a child like state for days after it... Why? I have C-PTSD is that a cause?
i started bleeding from my nose after waking from anestesia, called a nurse, and she got angry at me for bothering her -_-, thats how it goes in socialized healthcare
1982: When I came out of laparoscopic surgery at age 17 for ovarian cysts, the doctor was explaining stuff to my rurally minded parents. He told them about putting gas in my stomach to float the organs and that the gas would leave my body via osmosis. We are back home, and I hear my dad answer the phone. It was a group of my college friends. And he says oh yes she’s doing good. She’s passing gas.
Dr., with all due respect, if we are so closely monitored during GA, how is it possible we would have abnormal levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide? GA scares me profoundly.
When I got my wisdom teeth pulled in my 20s, I absolutely thought they brought a kitten in for like a therapy aftercare procedure. I was lying down with it on my chest talking about how cute it was and really thought I was petting it. I remember coming out of it petting it then it was suddenly gone and my mother was sitting beside me and assured me it was never there. I swear I felt the fluffy little thing in my hands.
If only!! That would be awesome lol I had to get a local for mine. That was most definitely not fun. I would have appreciated a kitten hallucination lol
Just hearing you say that you tell patients that for the next 3,4,5 hours you are the most important person to us, made me tear up. Can you imagine what this world could be like if more people said that to others, if just for even the small amount of time you are with them.
When I had foot surgery, I got along well with my surgeon and we were joking around when the anaesthesiologist came in and introduced himself. He joined in the the joking around,and we were all laughing. I was still giggling as I was put under. When I came round, I was laughing! They said it was the first time a patient came out of anaesthesia happy and laughing,and they really enjoyed it!
I woke up in the middle of bunion surgery and told the doctor I could hear them talking. I was worried about that and couldn't open my eyes. They took care of it ASAP! I could tell he was trying sutures and hoped I couldn't feel anything!
I had to have an unexpected c-section under general anesthesia when my youngest child was born. I got a little emotionally overwhelmed by the fact that I wouldn’t hear her first cry or even remember her birth as they were putting the mask on me, and I quietly shed a couple of tears. The last thing I remember before going under was a hand grabbing mine. I didn't even have time to look over to see who was kind enough to offer that comfort, but I do remember giving that hand a little squeeze to say thank you. It was such a small gesture that brought me an immense comfort for such a fleeting moment that it still feels like a profound act of kindness to me
Try a c-section without anesthesia. That happened to me once. I wanted to be awake and do the saddle block because I have such a hard time coming out of anesthesia. For some reason, it went to the wrong part of my body and I had to do the surgery, in pain, while they got my son out. If they gave me general after the first cut, before they got him out, he could have had a bad reaction, so I had to hang on until he was out. Unbelievable pain.
A few years ago my depressed stepdad had been operated on for issues with his shoulder, and when he came home, he started telling us (his son, my mom and me) how much he loves and appreciates us for a solid half hour. We got him a cheese sandwich and some chocolate and he was so thankful and started sleeping while chewing his food, resting his head on my moms shoulder. It was probably the nicest I ever saw him, he was so relaxed and even though I know he adores his family it was still heartwarming to see someone be so out of it yet still so very loving at the same time.
My husband had surgery and when they called me back when he was in recovery, I heard him gushing about me to the staff, and when I saw me he teared up and said all this romantic stuff for about half an hour…about how much he loved me, how wonderful I was, how good I was to him and our kids, how much he adored me, etc. etc. Then he fell asleep and when he awoke next, he was back to his old self of never saying anything like that ever. I was going to ask the staff if those things he said were his true feelings or just the anesthesia/morphine talking. But I never did ask so I could tuck them away in my heart and treasure them, which I still do 14 years later.
Does Ketamine really work well? Or is it just a way for doctors to make money, especially since they may have to pay out of pocket for this type of therapy?@@knitfix_S
“You are the most important person to us right now” Wow! Imagine if all Doctors and Dentists said this, I feel the collective anxiety that society feels about surgery, even childbirth, would be so much less. That is so kind, it made me feel all the feelings 😊
Mine said "you will never be watched more closely" for my surgery to remove a perforated IUD! I was absolutely FINE before that. After that I wanted to run and get more pre surgery meds to relax me...... it didn't help that he looked like a total creap. I know he meant well, but it made everything worse for me in my mind.
I had two major surgeries. Neither time did the doctors or anesthesiologist or nurses offer any words of comfort or reassurance or explain any thing before surgery.
@@mordante01 Yes they do. I was put under three times for tooth extractions. The first time was in 1981 for wisdom teeth. They had to wake me up because my heart went into extreme arythmia because of undiagnosed atrial fibrillation. Another time l had to have five teeth extracted before open heart surgery. Last time was to extract roots from two broken teeth.
I just had a hip replacement. I had the spinal block and they had just given me the stuff to knock me out. They put me in a contraption to lift me off the table and turn me on my side. I looked towards my legs that were straight out and I thought I was flying. I then announced "I am Superman!!!!'
Hmm! I think my story beats yours! I have in the past had to go to hospital for my asthma! They usually give me a Nebulizer machine with Nebules! I was a bit high because they had given me a lot! A nurse suddenly arrived to do a blood test and I looked at her and said “ Are you a Vampire?” My eldest daughter was sitting next to me and she was VERY embarrassed!
Lol!! When I had my wisdom teeth removed years ago (first time under anesthesia), I woke up saying that the surgeon looks like the dude from Batman (Robert West). I have no clue why I said that. He is a family friend and doesn't look like him.
@@wendyryder2708 I can't stop laughing about that one! Who knows? I probably would have done the same thing if I could see, so perhaps being totally blind since birth has yet another advantage! Thank you for that one
After my triple bypass in 2003 I was totally blanked out about the surgery .. I asked my medical staff how I responded under anesthesia ... smiles and giggles is all I got ... that was all I needed to hear!🤣
I was soo embarrassed upon waking up from knee surgery. The whole surgery crew was laughing at me,as I had repeatedly told them where every good fishing hole was located along the last 58 miles of the lower Pecos river...apparently I was LOUDLY demanding they take notes,too. Any other time,you'd have to torture me for days before I shared that info. Doh!
I did too. I wasn't sad about anything in particular, it was just a deep heavy sadness. Almost like the anesthesia released whatever was being held inside
The first time I was put under for surgery was for having a kidney stone exploded and I don’t remember it but a nursing student wanted to watch the procedure and the Doctor asked if it was ok with me and I said yes and signed a piece of paper giving permission anyway after I was back to my room and fully awake she asked me if I remembered fighting with the nurses and I said no and she asked what I did for a living I told her I was a truck driver and she said oh that must be where all that strength comes from and she proceeded to tell me it took five nurses to hold me down and another brave nurse trying too keep my IV in and of the many surgeries I have had that was the only time I had any trouble and I think what happened was I had a headache when I woke up and it was hard too breathe because I am and always have been a mouth breather and they put oxygen in my nose and had it turned up too high it was like walking against the wind in a wind storm it took my breath away and after that I always make sure they know in am a mouth breather and they always use a full face mask and I have never had trouble after that
I sobbed uncontrollably once. It was after my spine surgery during COVID before the vaccine became available. It was quite an experience being surrounded by people in hazmat suits. I was never so happy to get home from the hospital.
I still remember waking up in the middle of surgery. The surgeon was telling a rather raunchy joke and I started to chuckle with the tube in. The anesthesiologist immediately noticed it, stopped the procedure and told me night night and I went right back out painlessly.
The exact same thing happened to me. I remember waking up and hearing music playing and I laughed and they realized and immediately put me right back to sleep.
I had a colonoscopy a couple years ago (a step towards figuring out celiac disease) and the nurses(?) were discussing the M&M preferences of their boyfriends. I wasn’t supposed to be awake just yet, though the procedure was finished, and I told one that she needed to dump her boyfriend because people who like the rice crisp M&Ms are psychotic. 😂
I woke up in a tunnel of gently popping bubbles of pink and blue, very warm and floating feeling. Never wanted to fully awake but remember the warmth being turned off and a nurse sending me back to the ward... I wanted to stay inside the warm popping bubbles. Never in my life have I ever experienced anything so wonderful. Will never forget it.❤
I had a knee surgery when I was 16. It lasted 4 hours. Later, a relative that worked there told me that I was a "Lover" I was telling all the female nurses how beautiful they were. And asking them out. I started to sing a song about love being a many splendid thing. And I guess I started saying things like just because I'm young doesn't mean I can't satisfy an older women. Don't remember any of it. Thing is, I'm actually a shy guy.
I had cataracts done under sedation, one at a time, as is usually done. The anesthetist had introduced himself (“hi, I’m Chris”) and had told me what to expect, and that if I found myself waking up, to be sure to ask for more meds, as this was light sedation. I did wake up, and primed by his suggestion, said “please tell Chris I need more juice.” He was right there, smooth and quick as could be. For the second surgery, months later (Covid had happened), I said “you’re Chris, right?” and he said, “Nancy! I remember you; you get the big dose this time.” And everything was perfect. He was the best.
You got meds for cataracts? I nay had sedation for pain. I had so much anxiety before and after. I laid in a bed with 6 people in the room waiting also. I could hear all the machines beeping, they put the IV in the side of my wrist and it throbbed the whole time, it was awful. I had to hold back tears
@@Lisa-el4jo this will sound brutal, but the alternative is that you get to go blind. Try hypnosis or therapy or something else, but get the cataract surgery.
@@nancyreid8729 Not brutal. I know I’ll get the surgery. My biggest fear is going blind. I have epilepsy and I believe my meds through the half my life I’ve had epilepsy have messed up my eyes more quickly than most. I’m early 50s. I already have a permanent visual vertigo called PPPD. It’s a type of migraine that isn’t painful, but makes me permanently dizzy. My issue is I rub my eyes. I don’t want to rub the new lenses out. I’ll speak with my doctor when we meet again in a month. I’ll have the surgery. It can’t be worse than brain surgery.
I woke up from a knee arthroscopy in 2009 and was so combative and verbally abusive, I was told I disrupted the entire recovery room. My nurse shamed me and was mean to me until discharged (actually unprofessional of her...but I must have been horrible). I can only imagine what I must have said and I was just absolutely mortified and apologized profusely to no avail. I was really scared going under anesthesia and was freaked out thinking I might die on the OR table. I'm positive this heavily contributed to how I woke up. Fast forward to 2020 and I have been under general anesthesia 3 more times since then, the first one was a very major and complex surgery. I prayed A LOT and had a very in-depth pre-anesthesia appointment and told them my fear of waking up being abusive or combative. They understood and made adjustments to my anesthesia protocol. I went under peacefully, relaxed, trusting, happy and calm. Never happened again. :)
I was slowly waking in the recovery room, listening to a machine beeping steadily. To me, it sounded like a heart monitor. When it turned into one long sound, the nurse came over right away. I remember asking her, "Did I die?" I thought I had just flat lined. She chuckled and assured me I was alive and well.
I wish we could remember sometimes. I think I had a silent heart attack when I was under anesthesia during a cardiac cath. I was never told I had a mini attack and no one explained why I was on the meds they put me on and couldn't even explain why I woke up with 2 stents, as that was "unusual" for only 50% blockage! But what is making me suspect that was when, is that before the surgery the doctor was condescending (unfortunately anxiety is listed in medical records and it had been 2 years of shortness of breath and chest pain that was undiagnosed, all during covid of course). He pushed off my surgery for an "emergency" after telling me that there was "probably nothing, this was just to rule out anything". So he was probably so embarrassed at his pre procedure behavior he didn't want to tell me I had a mini heart attack! I was in recovery a long time, still groggy when someone picked me up (no one stayed with me as it was supposed to be a "simple procedure" though it caused more anxiety that was ignored. The next day I was vomiting and had to go to ER, likely not a good effect of meds given as I am sensitive to heavy drugs. Absolutely no compassion whatsoever! Please do training videos for more Anesthesiologist and Surgeons! Compassion goes a long way in the outcome obviously! After so many negative experiences, I don't trust ANY doctors anymore and that's dangerous! Hearing it's all "anxiety" with no one ever explaining anything leads me to feel like the boy who cried wolf now, so if I was having a heart attack, I would likely NOT go to the ER and die :(
I have had at least a dozen surgeries and not once have I ever been told that I am the most important person to my doctor. You are the first and only one that I’ve heard that says that. Your patients are very lucky! 😊
I think the scariest surgery I’ve ever had was my craniotomy and they wheeled me into the operating room and it was PACKED! I had a brain aneurysm that was already bleeding and they saved my life, but I’ll never forget how truly scared I was. All I kept thinking about was what would happen to my son and husband if I didn’t make it. So very thankful to my entire team for all the care they gave me during and post op!!! 🙏🏻❤️
❤ When I had my first surgery I sat up as they opened the doors to the operating room and was terrified. An amazing nurse said, “oh honey, don’t be scared…just think of it like a kitchen, if you’ve never been in one you wouldn’t know how all the gadgets work”. Still comforts me 20+ years later❤❤
I had a cranitotomy a few years ago and for weeks after I woke up, I thought I was being surgically altered into a literal whale. The brain is weeeird. Happy to hear you survived your event!
In going to be getting a craniotomy in a few years, my second aneurism. I'm not going to go through it, hate to say after the last time, I'll take my chances.
Wish you were my doctor/anesthesiologist, Dr. Kaveh. Your empathy, compassion and kindness are qualities sorely needed by a lot of other healthcare professionals. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
As someone who has had several "minor" procedures recently, i clicked on this for laughs.. but what i got was so much more.. as I've been gaslit and let down and betrayed so many times now by several surgeons in an attempt to get the problem resolved. it's been on going for over 2 years, and i can't tell you what it means for me to see a health professional admit that this does actually happen to patients and it does cause trust issues. Thank you for validating my experience and giving me the hope and will to find some one who can treat me with honesty and integrity.
Yes, one doc who later became a friend told me he always puts an arm around his patient's shoulder and tells them it's going to be ok. He swears half the cure lies in that & that human touch is very important for empathy with suffering patient. His father, grandfather were doctors and he learnt a lot from them.
@@mgsa5722 most doctors don’t know how much touch helps give patients confidence. I know because I have had doctors who have held my hand or touched my arm. It means something. Also have doctors who stand back from you. Many have no human connection with their patients.
I remember not being able to control my tears because I was terrified of having to go home. I was living in a very hostile, even dangerous environment and begged them to not send me back home. Apparently no one believed me. I remember a nurse that just laughed at me and dismissed my fears. I had no choice at the time but within a year was able to move. I've been out of there for two years and not a day goes by that I don't think about how grateful I am not to be there anymore.
I'm grateful you were able to get somewhere safe, and that you remain safe now, too. Your life, your world is what you make it. Remember this phrase, please, "blood of the covenant is thicker than water of the womb." And if you've never heard of it, consider looking into c-ptsd. Learning about it has been key to understanding so much more of myself, and what motivates me.
I have been EXTREMELY fortunate to have had excellent physicians/surgeons who were upbeat and caring. One especially comes to mind; he is a gastroenterologist and he's performed several colonoscopies and a couple of endoscopies. A warm, empathic human being. You remind me of him. Thank you for being a great human being.
I had to undergo surgery here in Thailand and all the medical personnel couldn’t have been nicer or more caring. I was so scared and overly anxious. They really made me feel safe and comfortable. The anesthesiologist said: “I’ll be with you all the time, now, take a deep breath and sleep well!” - I guess, the environment does matter.
I had a colonoscopy recently. I told the anesthesiologist that I used to box and was “hard to knock out”.😂 He said, “We always win”. In the end, of course, he was right. But, I fought with all my might to not go to sleep. I heard the doctor ask a nurse something, and I replied, “Not out yet”.😂 The doctor asked the anesthesiologist, “What about him?” He replied, “Aw, don’t worry about him…”. That’s the last thing I remember.🤣 Those guys are good at their craft.
Some are....one anesthesiologist burned out my throat. He was a temp the hospital said, and they aren't using him anymore. My wonderful ex did nothing to help me. You get paid so much, for what. You allow students to intubate people, without their knowledge, and then they wonder why their throat hurts so much after surgery. When I was a teenager, one nurse had the nerve to tell me that I complain too much and my roommate had a hysterectomy and she wasn't complaining. Maybe that's where my hatred of nurses started. I would love to cuss her out now, after becoming a respiratory therapist. Why are you doing these videos. Is your wife/daughter/yourself, spending more then you make? It can NEVER be enough.
@@katesun2957Do you not meet with your surgeon and address all these concerns ahead of time? Maybe it was an emergency 🤷 Either way, I would probably file a complaint and not go back there if I could avoid it
I woke up looking for my son who passed away 2 years ago. I don't know why. I was joking with the nurses and anesthesiologist before I was put under. I wasn't focused on my son.
I've been on semi-regular cycle of surgeries & hospital outpatient procedures etc. ever since a near fatal auto accident over 20 years ago. So i have gotten to know my healthcare "team" at the hospitals where my doctors work. All i can say is you sir, reflect the same kindness, compassion & professionalism that almost ALL have provided to me. And i hope i have NEVER been difficult in any way to those that work so hard for my comfort and safety.
I’ve been a cardiac RN for over 35 years. I LOVE this doctor for his kindness but mostly because it tells it like it REALLY is. I love the video on what bothers him like patient being on cell phone while being interviewed and examined.
Before my last big surgery, I remember how the anaesthetics were already flowing into my veins and I was so ready to just sink away into sleep. But the doc kept asking me things that I answered. Things about how I feel, how my day was. Just small, unimportant stuff. When I realized that he was just trying to check my awakeness, I asked him if he needed "to know something else, because I would like to sleep now." He said no, I gave him a smile, said "See you later" and allowed myself to just drift away. I did trust all of these people. The surgeon, the anaesthesist, the nurses. And aside from feeling physically awful after waking up, I was genuinely happy before and after. And I hope so much that this translated into a good behavior before my memory formation activated again.
I had surgery in January 2021. I had been homeschooling my kindergartner and 4th grader due to Covid. Obviously I’m not sure what I said, but I can relate to that feeling of not wanting to leave. I felt so relieved to be away for a night and not be allowed a visitor. I felt cared for and able to relax. Kind of sad reflection of that time period.
The last time i was put under was December 24th, 2023, for a colonoscopy, only to be awaked to be told i had colon cancer, stage 4. But my doctor was very calming and kind, so he made the blow hit me a little smoother. Im grateful for my med team, theyre all so kind. It takes a special kind of person to be a nurse or doctor, and i have nothing but respect for them.
I woke up from open heart surgery sobbing and thanking everyone. My family told me. I had been terrified for months and prepared to die. And I actually remember parts of it because it lasted several days and I fell into a tremendous depression that lasted six months. I remember holding my surgeon's hand and refusing to let go. My mom had to stop me.
That’s definitely gotta be the most logical reason to be afraid and a nervous wreck. Glad you made it through it and are here with us today! When I found out I had cancer and had a full thyroidectomy/neck dissection scheduled, the whole week before I felt like I was going into war; not knowing what the outcome would be, hoping for things to go well but terrified of something going awry and.. yeah, I was depressed for a long time afterwards too. Not only because of the physical toll all the slicing and dicing did to my body, but also because i felt so alone. I was 32, none of my peers had experienced anything like what I was going through, and people tend to be so dismissive of thyroid cancer. They say it’s “an easy cancer” etc. but it was hell for me. It was caught really late so it had spread into my lymph nodes in my neck and chest… the nerve damage, muscle and tissue loss, I got bone spurs on my rotator cuff because of how screwed up my shoulder was, I had to learn how to sing again, I could go on… I didn’t mean for this to be so long but I just meant to say, I totally understand what you went through emotionally and your feelings are valid. Life is good.
I had a massive 9 hour surgery in 2020. I began waking up in recovery. I asked why in the EFF it was taking so long, and why I had not been operated on yet. The nurse kindly told me: "Oh! Don't worry, you are all done. You are in recovery now. You did it! Good job!" I then began crying for my Bubbie & my sissy. 😅
I had exactly the same experience! The nurse in the OR told me they'd be ready for me in just a few minutes so just rest. I woke up to her shaking me and I said are you ready to start, and she said, no, were are already finished. She took my hand and placed it on the abdominal bandages so I'd believe her, 5 hrs later. It was as if I just blinked my eyes, and 5 hrs passed.
This just happened to me, only I didn't remember being asleep at all. I was talking and then the nurse said it was time to go home. I had no awareness that my conversation was interrupted. It was weird!
I had an emergency surgery in 2008 and was given a huge dose of morphine on the way down to theatre, I was then given the anaesthetic and had my operation, when I came round I didn’t want to see anyone as I was convinced that I had been cut into 14 slices and I was still waiting on 8 of them. It took the nurses ages to convince me that I was “all there”
I have had many surgeries since 10 years old starting with my appendix and I can honestly say coming out of the OR and having to wake up was the most rested I’ve ever felt, especially as I’ve gotten older. The nurses have all been so gracious and supportive that i didn’t want to wake up. They had to keep telling me to take a breath. I could hear them and would breathe but I was so relaxed I just wanted to stay in that state of peace. I watched your other video on loneliness and surgery. I believe it has to do with the fact I’m very lonely and anxious all the time. I love anesthesia and going out bc everything stops. No physical pain or emotional pain, no loneliness. It just stops and to wake up to being alone again I cry. The nurses are amazing sitting with me as I cry. They don’t know why I’m crying tho. And the sad thing is it makes me cry more that a stranger cares more that I’m crying than my adult children or family. I’m never combative. It just takes them forever to wake me up and my oxygen drops bc I’m so relaxed. It’s pure peace for me. And no I never fight the anesthesiologist! He/she is my best friend in the room during surgery. I live in chronic pain and can’t seem to get the medical help i need & I’m growing weary of the pain and restrictions on me. I’m 55 still young and I’m a shut in now bc I can’t walk very far. I’ve developed a high pain tolerance bc I’ve been in pain so long. I take pain all day long with no relief and doctors prescribed nothing. Anyway I love the sleep from anesthesia and a good anesthesiologist. You’re a good one. You make me wonder how I behave in the OR now. 🥺
That actually made me cry when you said some patients don’t want to leave and what you say to them before going to sleep, I have had surgery actually quite a few times and one feeling I felt that made me the most at peace was that I was free from abuse, childhood trauma and the torment I have felt as an adult, it is always with me and I can’t escape it, it feels like it is what defines me, perhaps that is why people get into drugs and alcohol!
That's exactly why people do get into drugs and alcohol I've had the same thing happened to me in my life that you're talkin about with drugs and alcohol and thank God I only stayed in with messing with drugs for about 10 years. Clean went to school became a nurse raise my daughter on my own and have been very successful and if you can get some help with therapy or you may already be in it I know that I go in and out of it when I need it but just remember don't let those people hold on to you you need to forgive them for you to live your life for you❤
@@pamelaincerta6428 Congratulations to you, you are so strong to overcome the addiction, raise your child, go to school and become a nurse, that is huge!
I hope you see a psychologist, those things you hold inside make your body sick and your mind very unsettled. Having a professional to help you find coping skills really helps if you allow it to.
I take meds as prescribed but have never felt the draw of alcohol or illicit drugs. I don't like that feeling of not being in control of my thinking and/or body. Anesthesia has never been of concern to me, but I'm always glad when they wear off. The only time I was sorry was when I had hand surgery and had a nerve block that continued for 24 hours. So nice not to have post OP pain for that long.
I dont know if you are a religious person or not but I must say it is very evident you have the spirit of God upon you. What a beautiful person who speaks love in every sentence uttered. May God bless you and keep you! ❤️🙏❤️🙏
I have a colonoscopy once a year. I don't look forwards to the prep, but it's all worth it to get to my propofol induced sleep. For the one I had last year, I started grinning as we rolled into the operating room, so much so, that the anesthesiologist asked me, "Are you ok?". I replied, "Oh yeah, just looking forwards to my nap."
I have a colonoscopy once a year too but never get sedated, damn them! It's cool though, cause I like to watch and be able to see my colon, it's so cool!
@@ayla3269 Only thing you can really feel is when they go round the corner, it's a bit sore in the tummy area. Must admit, seeing random bits of poop floating about that didn't empty with the prep isn't the greatest though. 😂😂😂
@@ayla3269 One of the first ones I had at a gastroenterologist's, he let me watch the monitor while he was working the scope. I couldn't feel anything during the procedure, so it all seemed detached, like it was someone else on the monitor. I found it fascinating. However, before that one, a doctor gave me a colonoscopy in his office, WITHOUT and medication. That one I felt, and he never did it again.
I looked around the operating room and didn't see a single handbasket, it was so comforting. I don't know how many times the nuns told me I was going to hell in a handbasket.
I’ve been under anesthesia 4 times from surgeries and I’m just now learning this but it truly explains why I fell in love at first sight with this male nurse (at the hospital I worked at) and told him he was my destiny, sadly I remember that lol. Sadly I don’t remember who it was but I’m sure he knew me and saw me many times at work after that surgery.
I was going under for a procedure a few months back and my doctor held my hand as i went under while the anesthesiologist was administering the meds. I felt so at peace, the following procedure a month later the same doc and team, had a bunch of warm blankets ready and wrapped me up toasty and "tucked me in" as i was going under, i think i said something the last time that made them do that. Again, i felt so cozy and peaceful. Both times i felt like i was waking up from a great nap, the kind you have as a little kid. Safe and peaceful. I have had opposite experiences with surgery before so this was great
I've had to have a procedure with sedation every 2 or 3 months for 2 years. I LOVE the warm blankets! Before and after actual surgeries too! It's often really cold in pre-op, the OR for sure, and post Op. Those warm blankies are heavenly!
I dont remember this.. (once I was fully awake the nurse told me) but when I was in the recovery room after having surgery, I freaked out so I tried to sit up so fast but the nurse pushed me back down gently and said “everything is going to be okay, I’m here with you” it was so lovely to know I had someone by my side 🥺. Thank you for the incredible work you guys do!!
I had my shoulder operated on a few years ago for a rotator cuff that was torn in five places. I sort of remember waking up to saying colors like red, red in a voice that transmitted pain and they gave me medicine, and as it hit my system, I would say the colors pink, green, then blue, blue blue and told them thank you. I was told later, it was one of most odd things the nurse ever heard, but she understood perfectly what I wanted/needed. I remember a little of it and asked her about it before they put me in a room, and she hesitated but told me what happened.
My spouse was given anesthesia to shock his heart back into rhythm in the ER years ago when he went in with tachycardia. He woke up not knowing where he was and then professed his love to "alllll the beautiful nurses and doctors" who helped him. It was very endearing.
I fractured my ankle and needed surgery. I woke up from surgery and realized I had pooped. I was mortified, but my lovely nurse not to worry and it happens. 🙈 Thanks to all the doctors and nurses. You are very appreciated. ❤️
I did the exact same thing when I was delivering my daughter. They told me to push and I told the nurse that if I do that, something else was gonna come out that she might not want to see. She laughed and told me that they'd seen it all so don't worry. So I pushed. :}
I've had 3 surgeries in my life, and have always enjoyed being put under anesthesia. It's such a great escape! No fears, worries, cares, concerns. Anesthesiologists are just the best thing since sliced bread! Thank you so much for all the great work you do!
I absolutely hate anesthesia. I hate the loss of control, the wooziness, and the nausea after. I've even had difficulty with long term memory after. I was told by a physician friend never to accept midazolam (Versed).
I was wounded in combat, I probably have had 25 procedures to include sinus reconstruction to my C-4 and C-5 fusion. I tend to go back to the truama room in Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan. I have my caregiver (mom) included in the full process expecially as soon as possable post surgery to help me reorient to time and place. Thank you for your breakdown.
Thank you for acknowledging that patients can be gas lit by bad doctors and being understanding of our behaviours and mistrust. To patients who have been gas lit what you just said means a lot and helps with healing. Iv had doctors on several occasions pretending they’ve done blood tests on me but really they threw my blood in the bin then told me my tests were negative. I ended up on the brink of death due to that. Thank you for validating us and understanding that sometimes we are not being rude we’ve just been damaged.
I, have never liked doc& to just # throw your blood in a bin& say the tests we're neg# was appealing!!!! No wonder I do not like doc from the time I was a kid!!!!!
I had a thyroidectomy. The cancer had spread to a laryngeal nerve so I have a parylyzed vocal cord. The doctor told me after the surgery but I didn't remember. He looked confused and sad when he told me again the next morning. It's ok doctor. I have another. You saved my life.
I had sinus surgery to remove a huge tumor, and remember waking up afterwards. The nurse came over and asked how I was doing I just moaned, and she said @let me give you more dilaudid”. Every time I woke up, I didn’t have to ask for pain meds, she was right there with them!
Thank you for taking the time to make and share this video. What a compassionate person you are. I wish there more people like you in the world. I tend to be lovey dovey when I have surgery. It would've been easy to love you! ❤
I was recovering from surgery and my doctor was sitting with me and I've never seen anyone so excited to see me wake up. Turns out, we (the doc and me) had some sort of awesome conversation while I was still out. I didn't remember a thing of the conversation and he really got bummed out. Wouldn't tell me what we had talked about but boy was he disappointed. So very weird.
I find being a patient in a hospital and even having surgery relaxing because it makes me feel like "Finally, someone else can take care of me!" and I don't have to worry about anything. I know, sounds like a trauma response lol
I have special needs kids one spent more time than typical for a kid at the hospital on one rarer needing to stay the night experiences it felt so reliving as a parent in some ways but scary in others for being there.
The nurses in the night shift kept calling me "little doll" (common pet name in my language) and I loved it. I would get up and say "I am going to the restroom" and they would answer "Yes, you can go my little doll". Loved it.
Great topic, Dr. K! And yes I appreciate you coming on after a long day in the operating room sharing with us these wonderful insights on anesthesiology and surgery😇👍
I am so glad that the anti nauseous protocol has improved so much in the last few decades. Boy, is it bad when you wake up and start throwing up. I had an emergency c-section 30 years old. Woke up throwing up right after being cut in half - there are just no words.
I had 3 C-sections and while my husband was oohing and ahing over the baby, I was throwing up. Didn't care about the babies; I just wanted to stop throwing up! 😊
I’ve only ever had 1 GA……I was so ill afterwards ….spent 6 hours in recovery being sick after a routine op…..they didn’t take me very seriously when I told them before the op that I thought I’d be ill as I’ve always suffered from motion sickness which is a red flag. I hope I never have to go under again.
I've been there with you. Woke up in terrible pain, AND throwing up, AND with a 9 inch abdominal incision that was stressed with each heave. That was 1985. So many surgeries later and never any more problems with nausea. Only issue I worry about is cognitive decline after anesthesia.
I'm one that says, that was some of the best sleep I've had in a while. I have been a single mom for a long time, and i agree it made me feel good to have people touch and care for me. Thank-you for taking the time to share your knowledge!!
Yes, I am alone and it makes you feel loved and cared for when the surgical team is looking after you! I also love it when I get hospitalized even though I’m sick.
I've only been put under once due to meds wearing off during c-section--I called out in pain, at first they thought it was psychosomatic because i could see them stitching me up, but after blocking my view and then I felt even worse pain like I was on fire is the only way I can think to describe it, my wonderful anesthesiologist knocked me out fast lol. I was very confused when i woke up, I thought they had wheeled me into a storage space because there were just rows of empty beds and very dim lighting, and i sat for what seemed like an eternity wondering how I was going to get out of there before a nurse finally showed up. Just seems wrong and unsafe, knowing the condition ppl are in when they wake up, to leave them alone like that. A simple smile and a quick "Hey, you're awake! We'll be taking you to your room soon" would've gone a long way to ease my anxiety rather than me trying to devise an escape plan the whole time! Another few minutes and they probably would've had to go searching for me! 😂 My husband is horribly flirty when he's put under. He's in love with every woman he sees and he's not shy about it lmao. On top of it his inner comedian comes out and he has the whole place rolling (no inappropriate jokes, surprisingly, considering his flirtatious behavior, lol!). He's a handful 😂😅
When I woke up from my double mastectomy I remember being extremely fascinated with everything! I asked about the history of beds with wheels, what all the different parts of the machine I was hooked up to did, the elevator, the choice of flooring, everything. I was so enthusiastic and impressed by the world. The nurse started by answering my questions about my surgery and the machine, but eventually just kinda ignored me. She did not share my energy lol. My mom put headphones on me with music so that I would be quieter and not bother my poor neighbour in recovery who was having a more aggressive reaction to coming out of the anesthesia.
I have really appreciated the kindness and help that both me and my husband have received in hospitals. We do not go unless absolutely necessary but always grateful.
My mother’s twin sister once had surgery, and when coming out of anesthesia, she hallucinated that her doctors and nurses were standing over her, mocking her with hand puppets. My aunt stated that she knew she was hallucinating, but it was to no avail - she was frightened by what she thought was happening.
I had a cleft lip and palate surgery at 29 years old and I was terrified going into the operating room. I hate operating rooms with all the surgeries I’ve had to go throughI hope to all goodness I didn’t embarrass myself, but I remember being in the recovery room alone and I heard the nurses near by. When I was coming to, my mouth was SO dry. Understandable. I can only say one word is the quietest little whisper ‘water.’ I chuckle thinking back to how she could have heard me, but I am so thankful for her giving me those little ice chips. It was such a smooth operation. If being told before going under ‘you are the most important person to us for the next x amount of hours.’, i would cry. That is so thoughtful. Thank you for this video. 🖤
After a hysterectomy, I woke up and asked if I still had my ovaries. The nurse said, "yes. You've asked me about seventeen times. You must have been really worried about that." I apologized and said I only remember asking the once. She said it was okay, that the anesthesia was to blame for that.
That's actually a really beautiful way for the nurse to have handled that - she acknowledged your feelings as 1) valid, and 2) important to you. That's beautiful bedside practice. Bravo to your nurse!
I woke up from mine and was so concerned about which way they took it out. I asked if it came out of my stomach or the other way and when they said the other way I cried because I was so happy and told the nurses I couldn’t wait to tell my children. I didn’t understand why they were all laughing at me. I didn’t care though, I was so happy they didn’t cut my stomach open 😂😂
After I had mine done I woke up later on in my room hearing a baby cry (I was next to a nursery) and asked the nurse if I’d had a baby that day. “No, you had the opposite of a baby”. My kids were 10 and 18 at the time.
After one surgery, I asked a question I had no memory of asking... but it felt like deja vu. "How many times have I asked this same question?" "Several." She patted my hand reassuringly.
My apologies for only seeing this now as it just popped up. I've had my wisdom teeth removed (woke up crying to my mother.) Otherwise, all of my others, laparoscopy, torn right labrum, total left hip replacement, due for the right. Thankfully, I've woken up either sedentary or laughing. And no, I never remember any of it until I'm told so. Apparently, I've been blessed with positive results, never to say I've never been traumatized, nor have I've known what was used. Like you said, it's how you go into it is how you come out of it. I appreciate you and your knowledge and education. Liked and subscribed as a menial healthcare professional. 💜
I got tried of the doctor I had for 8 months that was supposed to be helping me, but never did anything until all of the sudden he decided he would do surgery. No, not on me he wasn't. I had had enough of this guy. I told my PCP and she told me that she had heard this complaint and him from several different patients. She got me hooked up with a wonderful doctor now. One that I truly trust and would recommend to anyone. Yes, I do enjoy watching you and learning so much.
Gosh - you seem like a great doc to have by a patient's side. To tell them they are the most important person in the world right now - that made me cry.
That was truly touching sentiment, "Right now, you are the most important person in the world to us", God, that had me in tears right there. Thank you all. That is indeed something beautiful to hear. I sure appreciated hearing it.
How nice to see that an OR has windows that have a view of the world outside. Spectacular! Recently, an ablation brought me to the hospital for a same-day procedure. For this, I was not out completely, so I could talk with the OR staff and view the screens and monitors. After chatting for a while, the doctor informed me that he "could do a better job with fewer words." 😅 Thank goodness for the anesthesia and all of the wonderful professionals who stitch us up and make us better. Respect!
I just had surgery last Friday on my scalp. My son described a whole conversation that we had when got back to my room. I remember none of it. I don't even remember when I fell asleep. Thank you for explaining how anesthesia affects our brains. I needed to hear that. 👍🏽
Having had ketamine during surgery, I woke up on top of the world, no pain, no depression(my constant state), clear headed, absolutely aware of all going on. Ketamine was brilliant for me, I am so greatful to the grumpy old anaesthetist who decided on this for me. I have CPTSD, am a DV survivor and sexual assault survivor, I was terrified of brutal TKR surgery, but that anaesthetist knew what to do for me.
I hated ketamine, which was like a horrible acid trip. Was on it 5 days in ICU, no idea why they put me in it. Had hallucinations for 3 days after they turned it off
I’m so sorry for all the trauma you’ve experienced. I hope your doing better. I do wish I knew what all those initials were, so I would better understand your pain.
As a suicidal sexual assault victim with severe PTSD from traumatic events including finding my teenage son’s body after he committed suicide, I was hanging by a thread before trying clinical ketamine therapy as a psychological treatment- it changed my entire life. Just saying ketamine feels good or is like acid isn’t exactly accurate, it is disassociating and understanding yourself like an ego death that you rebuild yourself. I can’t explain the healing process after all the failures of psychology. It’s saved my life.
Last time I was put under for a surgery, my final memory before the anesthetic kicked in was my surgeon patting my shoulder and telling me it was going to be okay. I'm a nervous guy, so it meant a lot to me and I'm glad that I get to remember it. :)
I remember three particular events. First, the nurse telling me that I HAD to wake up. It was the first I was aware that she’d said anything. They let my husband in, and he talked with me and helped me. Second time, I awoke to being placed in the Trandelenburg position (feet over head), and hearing my nurse yell that she needed some IV fluids. Being an RN, I knew what that all meant. They had apparently just sent for my hubby when my BP dropped, so he appeared on the scene as they were positioning me. Seeing him, although he looked very concerned, I knew I’d be taken care of, and I was out again. Third time, I woke up during an ERCP, and had what felt like a hard water hose down my throat. I kept trying to swallow…reflex, I’m sure. Then, I heard the voice of my closest friend in nursing school. She called me by my first name, and told me that everything was going to be ok, and to relax. It was comforting to know that she was my nurse. We had graduated nursing school only a year earlier. Suddenly, I was out again. I guess they didn’t use Versed, which is often used at the end of procedures. It helps patients not remember events from during the procedure(which can be helpful for them). I used to push that for a pain management doctor during procedures. One pattern I’m seeing throughout the comments is that when someone familiar to the patient was there, whoever they were, it was comforting to them.
Someone they trust, that’s the important part, too. A parent or supposed friend may not always be well-received…pre-chosen by the patient is a good idea.
My last surgery I had, I remember the nurses in recovery telling me I had to stay awake. I asked here my husband was. They told me they'd bring him back as soon as I stayed awake. I countered with "wake me up when he's here." and zonked back out. This went on for a while, apparently, until finally I opened my eyes and he was next to me. Stayed awake after that.
@@georgielancaster1356 I’m an RN. That’s why I know the name of it. I don’t think I’ve ever seen it used on anyone else. Sometimes, knowing can be a bit alarming. I knew I was in trouble, but I also knew I was surrounded by people trying to help me. The two things that comforted me most was my husband being there, and knowing I could trust my Heavenly Father, even if I couldn’t trust those caring for me. I was more concerned for my husband than myself, because he’s not great in emergent situations. I knew it must be frightening. It’s funny, I had salmonella one time, and we had gone to the ER already. I was unconscious for 2-1/2 hours while there, with a temp of 103! They couldn’t seem to figure out what was wrong with me, even though it was a textbook case…the timing followed classic symptoms for salmonella. Obviously, it wasn’t great medical care. For me, those hours that I was unconscious were very peaceful…I felt like I was resting…and I could no longer feel that horribly uncomfortable gurney I was on! But, for my David, it was horrible. He said they’d already taken my IV out to send me home. The nurse came in, and David said he told her that I “didn’t look too good”. He told me later that I looked like I was dying. He said they were scurrying around for a while. But, this is the craziest part: as soon as I was conscious, they literally put me into a wheelchair (I couldn’t stand up, nor sit up, as I was so weak) and rolled me out to the car! They literally had to put me into it. Not long after we got home, I started back with both profuse vomiting and diarrhea, at the same time, and as well as the 103 degree temp. My husband stood there, teary eyed and helpless, not knowing what to do. The funny thing is I kept telling him in between vomiting (very quickly, ha!) that I was ok. Again, more worried about him than me. He’s an amazing husband who loves me more than I’ll ever deserve. 😍 I’m so very thankful to be this side of it all, now! And, medical care is a bit better where we live now. 😊
I freaking love getting knocked out! It’s such a rush and a challenge trying to stay alert, then waking up in recovery with no memory except for the anaesthesia taking place is awesome.
Agree...there is no feeling as free and easy. I think that this is the same reason that people get hooked on heroin...my understanding is that in most people (at first only, I'd guess, sigh) it brings a wonderful sense of disconnection for those who suffer anxiety and uptightness. I could see myself chasing that feeling and getting into trouble.
I thought I was the only one. I get sedated every 3 months average. I’m always trying to see how long I can fight it but I can’t. My cocktail is propofol. 😂😂😂
I agree 100% @smithstein, I love it, if Crack,or heroin make a person feel that good, I can understand how they become hooked. I probably would too if I can get that medication that the anesthesiologist gives you. That's the best feeling I've ever experienced. I can't wait to have another colonoscopy, or some minor operation 😅😅😅😅.
I’m having surgery Monday (I’ve had plenty surgery’s in the past) Also used to work in X-ray & Nuclear Medicine. LOVE your comments!! It certainly helps people. I’ll be keeping this one to show people!! Thanks again😃😴
I had major oral surgery in 2021. Went with general anesthesia because of fear. When I woke 4.5 hours later, I told everyone I painted all of the paintings in their office. I pointed to a beautiful stained glass in the window and said “I painted that too!” The nurse looked at me and said “you couldn’t have, it’s stained glass” so I told her “oh, yes I did paint that because I’m that good and it’s fooled you.” They still laugh every time I go for checkups. Even told my hubby it would be awhile before I could go home because I was completely wasted!
I had 2 experiences. One in my twenties going in for a Tubal ligation. My doctor walked in and asked the nurse who and said my name was and nurse called out my name. Hurt my feelings but glad he asked. 2nd time when in for a facial surgery and the anesthesiologist came in and explained to me and patted my hand and told me he was going to take good care of me. It meant the world to me. I felt I was in trusted hands. You seem to be a great doctor. God Bless you.
Asking for your name is just a double check system that they call doing a timeout to verify correct patient and procedure. If that makes you feel better
I’ve had 3 procedures in my life thus far, umbilical hernia repair, endoscopy and brain surgery. Each time I was relaxed and not mean about it but wondered why they woke me up so aggressively as I was sleeping so good, I just wanted to sleep 😂 I guess I felt like I was in great hands through them all and I’m realizing that I should be thankful to have had those feelings.
The best experience I had was when I was being sedated and a (male) nurse sat stroking the side of my face until I was out. It was super relaxing, soothing and comforting. I woke up from surgery super happy even though I was in immense pain. I kept asking for the “strokey facey” nurse to come and stroke my face until I woke up fully. Bless his heart, he agreed and spent an hour sat by my bed stroking my face. I have never woken up so happy in my entire life!!
Bah. My anaethesist lied to me and the whole pre-op team was quite rude!
@@Petra44YT That’s such a shame!! I’m sorry you had to go through that
My anesthesiologist knew I was terrified. I wasn't crying, but my eyes were starting well up and he noticed. He held my hand and I squeezed his back, I'm assuming until I fell asleep. He knew exactly what I needed. Just the comfort of me knowing he would feel my hand go limp gave me the reassurance I needed and I appreciated his sentiment more than I could ever explain.
I worry about passing gas during surgery. 😯🤢
That’s so funny! What a great nurse!
I've now added 'worry about what I said/did in the recovery room' to my ever growing list of anxiety triggers. 🥴
I have surgery in a month & I wasn’t worried till now. Never knew this was an issue 😆😆
...me too. August 23
Yes, me too lol
LOL 😆
@@GodisLove77337 All of you that now have anxiety about what you are going to say, now having watched this video. You are now 60 % more likely to say negative things coming out of it. To make it worse, now that I mention that to you, you chances of it likely went to about 80% now.
I had to be put under when I had my wisdom teeth out. I was in college, and the anaesthesiologist could tell that I was nervous, so he asked me what I was studying (chemistry), and was I doing any research (I was, on chemical modification of a cancer drug). I launched into the whole research project - protecting group strategies, total synthesis pathways, the whole thing. I drifted off in the middle.
When I woke up, my brain decided that no time had passed, so I carried on basically defending my undergraduate research thesis for the recovery room staff. Except by then, I was high as a kite on painkillers and had a face full of gauze. My mother, who is also a chemist, thought it was hilarious.
I got to get my wisdom teeth out soon in I got to be put under
Thanks for the story. That was hilarious! 😆
@@100madmicsame! Tuesday for me🫣
That’s awesome, I want to hear the story now! Mind if I ask which drug? My son is a leukemia survivor. His protocol changed twice during treatment.
Next week, that same dentist filed a patent.
I came from an abusive environment and I am pretty grumpy but try to be kind. I am so happy that during all my deep general anesthesia recoveries, there's like 12, I come out telling everyone I love them. It makes me hope deep down inside this is a reflection of my most inner most self.
I'm so proud of you!
Aww I'm proud of you! I'm sorry you were abused:((
With inhibitions removed, this is the real you shining through.
Not wanting to leave is definitely me. My family has all passed away and most of them were never very supportive anyway. My entire life has been very stressful, one event after another, I'm 55 now. So, anytime I'm in the hospital at all I hate leaving. It's just such nice, relaxing break from not having anybody who gives a sh**
I’m so sorry.😢
I get it. I totally do. 😢
Bless your heart. But I understand.
I am so sad for you. My heart goes out to you. Please know that you are heard. Sending hugs & love your way.
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I had surgery at the end of June. I remember waving goodbye to everyone in the pre-op area, getting to the OR and saying, “Oooh, pretty lights,” and hearing gentle laughter followed by the OR nurse telling everyone I’d waved all the way down the hall. Then I was OUT. I’m grateful to have had a caring, professional team.
I have similar experiences, so I’m told. I’m a bit shy in public but become a Miss America contestant. My mother said that when I left in the wheelchair, I told everyone that I would come back and I loved them!
I suffer from PSTD when it comes to hospitals because when I was 3 years old. I had a dog bite my face and ended up having stitches to my face. I still remember the trauma like it was yesterday. They strapped me to a board as they forced my mother to leave the room and bright lights in my face. I felt so terrified and the pain of them stitching me. Ever since then I try not to go to hospitals unless it’s the last resort and have trust issues with medical personal for years. I also have a big issue with straps or anything around my arms. I had knee surgery and they had to heavily sedated because my spinal block wasn’t working. I was told that I came out fighting and crying because I just reacted to having someone holding me down. They say kids don’t remember much when they are very young think again! My only hope is they now treat children better now then compared to the 70s.
@@rdawn27 LOL! In 1996 I had spinal reconstructive surgery. When I was in recovery I sang a Mozart aria😅 On the way up to my room I was singing a Melissa Etheridge and Aretha Franklin/Allman Bros Chain, Chain, Chain 😂 I remember nothing except for the surgeon and the residents and some of the nurses waiting for me in my room, clapping. My daddy told the surgeon he was grateful I wasn’t in pain, and my Dr saying just wait. Boy was he right! 😳 I’ve had 12 surgeries and that was the only time I did anything like that😉
@@silverpurkat I understand you completely! i was on a ventilator for a couple of weeks and I was strapped down much of that time so I wouldn't pull it out they said... For 30 years after I couldn't sleep with my feet covered in bed because it made me feel anxious and 'trapped'.
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So sweet to tell the patient that they are the most important person to the surgery team. Love that compassion.
@@KathrynGilliam Well, who else would be?
I had a hiatal hernia repair two weeks ago. Doc, I do not even remember falling asleep this time. I was out cold. I woke up in recovery. Last time when I had back surgeries (two back to back), I was talking a mile a minute. I have no idea what I said. It was in 2018. In my defense though, I lost so much blood that I had needed a blood transfusion at 1 am the night I had surgery. I believe it was a cell saver (my own A+ blood).
I really Love this anesthesiologist. I wish they were all like him. !!!❤
The entire team inside the OR told me 'sleep well, you are our number one priority today' and all the anxiety for the anesthesia went away :) I woke up feeling very happy and thankful and even then, all the staff were SO kind. I couldn't believe nurses were holding a cup with a straw to my mouth so that I could drink. I couldn't believe they took me to the bathroom and helped me every step. I almost felt guilty when a nurse helped me get dressed when I was allowed to leave. I never experience such care and so much kindness! It really was a great experience and I'll never be anxious again if I have to ever get another surgery.
😩 I love this so much!! Nurses can be some of the kindest people ever. ❤❤
After my surgery years ago, I thanked the hot nurse that was there when I woke up, no one else!
I did told her that she was very hot although I didn’t remember that, but she told me that’s what I said.
Obviously I believed her because to me she was an Angel, and I thought I had fallen in love.
To my surprise I then woke up at my house, sweating like a pig and pretty much disappointed and crying that it was only a dream! 😢
Prophanol and versed makes me very violent coming out of it... And I regress to a child like state for days after it... Why? I have C-PTSD is that a cause?
i started bleeding from my nose after waking from anestesia, called a nurse, and she got angry at me for bothering her -_-, thats how it goes in socialized healthcare
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Oh my goodness, that’s terrible! I’m sorry you were treated that way. 😢
1982: When I came out of laparoscopic surgery at age 17 for ovarian cysts, the doctor was explaining stuff to my rurally minded parents. He told them about putting gas in my stomach to float the organs and that the gas would leave my body via osmosis. We are back home, and I hear my dad answer the phone. It was a group of my college friends. And he says oh yes she’s doing good. She’s passing gas.
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😂😂😂 he could have used worse terms
Priceless story. So cute and funny😊
Dr., with all due respect, if we are so closely monitored during GA, how is it possible we would have abnormal levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide? GA scares me profoundly.
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When I got my wisdom teeth pulled in my 20s, I absolutely thought they brought a kitten in for like a therapy aftercare procedure. I was lying down with it on my chest talking about how cute it was and really thought I was petting it. I remember coming out of it petting it then it was suddenly gone and my mother was sitting beside me and assured me it was never there. I swear I felt the fluffy little thing in my hands.
If only!! That would be awesome lol I had to get a local for mine. That was most definitely not fun. I would have appreciated a kitten hallucination lol
Omg I would love to have that hallucination. I’m a cat lover myself.
A ginger kitty 😺, meow purrr purrr😂
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Thank you for calling out the mental health of people. This is so overlooked.
Just hearing you say that you tell patients that for the next 3,4,5 hours you are the most important person to us, made me tear up. Can you imagine what this world could be like if more people said that to others, if just for even the small amount of time you are with them.
Amen
I don't think I have ever felt like that, falling asleep with so much support and feeling protected. It must be incredible.
Same
Such a good point ☺️
That is very touching! I've never had any person in my life tell me that.
I wish all doctors had as much compassion and empathy as you do.
When I had foot surgery, I got along well with my surgeon and we were joking around when the anaesthesiologist came in and introduced himself. He joined in the the joking around,and we were all laughing. I was still giggling as I was put under. When I came round, I was laughing! They said it was the first time a patient came out of anaesthesia happy and laughing,and they really enjoyed it!
@@Rhonda, you sound like my kind of person! Love this! 😂
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I woke up in the middle of bunion surgery and told the doctor I could hear them talking. I was worried about that and couldn't open my eyes. They took care of it ASAP! I could tell he was trying sutures and hoped I couldn't feel anything!
I had an experience like this at court the judge was like keep smiling we don’t usually see that in here lol
I had to have an unexpected c-section under general anesthesia when my youngest child was born. I got a little emotionally overwhelmed by the fact that I wouldn’t hear her first cry or even remember her birth as they were putting the mask on me, and I quietly shed a couple of tears. The last thing I remember before going under was a hand grabbing mine. I didn't even have time to look over to see who was kind enough to offer that comfort, but I do remember giving that hand a little squeeze to say thank you. It was such a small gesture that brought me an immense comfort for such a fleeting moment that it still feels like a profound act of kindness to me
Try a c-section without anesthesia. That happened to me once. I wanted to be awake and do the saddle block because I have such a hard time coming out of anesthesia. For some reason, it went to the wrong part of my body and I had to do the surgery, in pain, while they got my son out. If they gave me general after the first cut, before they got him out, he could have had a bad reaction, so I had to hang on until he was out. Unbelievable pain.
A few years ago my depressed stepdad had been operated on for issues with his shoulder, and when he came home, he started telling us (his son, my mom and me) how much he loves and appreciates us for a solid half hour. We got him a cheese sandwich and some chocolate and he was so thankful and started sleeping while chewing his food, resting his head on my moms shoulder. It was probably the nicest I ever saw him, he was so relaxed and even though I know he adores his family it was still heartwarming to see someone be so out of it yet still so very loving at the same time.
It might be interesting to you that severe Depression is nowadays sometimes treated with ketamine, in a controlled anaestesia-like setting.
My husband had surgery and when they called me back when he was in recovery, I heard him gushing about me to the staff, and when I saw me he teared up and said all this romantic stuff for about half an hour…about how much he loved me, how wonderful I was, how good I was to him and our kids, how much he adored me, etc. etc. Then he fell asleep and when he awoke next, he was back to his old self of never saying anything like that ever. I was going to ask the staff if those things he said were his true feelings or just the anesthesia/morphine talking. But I never did ask so I could tuck them away in my heart and treasure them, which I still do 14 years later.
Does Ketamine really work well? Or is it just a way for doctors to make money, especially since they may have to pay out of pocket for this type of therapy?@@knitfix_S
“You are the most important person to us right now” Wow! Imagine if all Doctors and Dentists said this, I feel the collective anxiety that society feels about surgery, even childbirth, would be so much less. That is so kind, it made me feel all the feelings 😊
Mine said "you will never be watched more closely" for my surgery to remove a perforated IUD! I was absolutely FINE before that. After that I wanted to run and get more pre surgery meds to relax me...... it didn't help that he looked like a total creap. I know he meant well, but it made everything worse for me in my mind.
I sure hope my "dream team doctors" didn't hear what I was saying😂
I had two major surgeries. Neither time did the doctors or anesthesiologist or nurses offer any words of comfort or reassurance or explain any thing before surgery.
A dentist will never put your fully under. Wisdom tooth are removed with local Anastasia.
@@mordante01 Yes they do. I was put under three times for tooth extractions. The first time was in 1981 for wisdom teeth. They had to wake me up because my heart went into extreme arythmia because of undiagnosed atrial fibrillation. Another time l had to have five teeth extracted before open heart surgery. Last time was to extract roots from two broken teeth.
I just had a hip replacement. I had the spinal block and they had just given me the stuff to knock me out. They put me in a contraption to lift me off the table and turn me on my side. I looked towards my legs that were straight out and I thought I was flying. I then announced "I am Superman!!!!'
Hmm! I think my story beats yours! I have in the past had to go to hospital for my asthma! They usually give me a Nebulizer machine with Nebules! I was a bit high because they had given me a lot! A nurse suddenly arrived to do a blood test and I looked at her and said “ Are you a Vampire?” My eldest daughter was sitting next to me and she was VERY embarrassed!
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jmo
Did she have big teeth
or was she just ugly?
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Lol!! When I had my wisdom teeth removed years ago (first time under anesthesia), I woke up saying that the surgeon looks like the dude from Batman (Robert West). I have no clue why I said that. He is a family friend and doesn't look like him.
@@wendyryder2708 I can't stop laughing about that one! Who knows? I probably would have done the same thing if I could see, so perhaps being totally blind since birth has yet another advantage! Thank you for that one
After my triple bypass in 2003 I was totally blanked out about the surgery .. I asked my medical staff how I responded under anesthesia ... smiles and giggles is all I got ... that was all I needed to hear!🤣
I was soo embarrassed upon waking up from knee surgery. The whole surgery crew was laughing at me,as I had repeatedly told them where every good fishing hole was located along the last 58 miles of the lower Pecos river...apparently I was LOUDLY demanding they take notes,too. Any other time,you'd have to torture me for days before I shared that info. Doh!
Hysterical😂
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Some of the team were eager to operate on the other knee to get the complete list of fishing holes!
I sobbed uncontrollably. The nurses were so kind and kept comforting me. I'm grateful for them.
I did too. I wasn't sad about anything in particular, it was just a deep heavy sadness. Almost like the anesthesia released whatever was being held inside
Anesthesia makes me cry too. That stuff is cool but strange side effects lol
Same...
The first time I was put under for surgery was for having a kidney stone exploded and I don’t remember it but a nursing student wanted to watch the procedure and the Doctor asked if it was ok with me and I said yes and signed a piece of paper giving permission anyway after I was back to my room and fully awake she asked me if I remembered fighting with the nurses and I said no and she asked what I did for a living I told her I was a truck driver and she said oh that must be where all that strength comes from and she proceeded to tell me it took five nurses to hold me down and another brave nurse trying too keep my IV in and of the many surgeries I have had that was the only time I had any trouble and I think what happened was I had a headache when I woke up and it was hard too breathe because I am and always have been a mouth breather and they put oxygen in my nose and had it turned up too high it was like walking against the wind in a wind storm it took my breath away and after that I always make sure they know in am a mouth breather and they always use a full face mask and I have never had trouble after that
I sobbed uncontrollably once. It was after my spine surgery during COVID before the vaccine became available. It was quite an experience being surrounded by people in hazmat suits.
I was never so happy to get home from the hospital.
I still remember waking up in the middle of surgery. The surgeon was telling a rather raunchy joke and I started to chuckle with the tube in. The anesthesiologist immediately noticed it, stopped the procedure and told me night night and I went right back out painlessly.
The exact same thing happened to me. I remember waking up and hearing music playing and I laughed and they realized and immediately put me right back to sleep.
I woke up and started wailing from the pain.
@@EchoesofwhispersThat is my greatest fear!!!
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I had a colonoscopy a couple years ago (a step towards figuring out celiac disease) and the nurses(?) were discussing the M&M preferences of their boyfriends. I wasn’t supposed to be awake just yet, though the procedure was finished, and I told one that she needed to dump her boyfriend because people who like the rice crisp M&Ms are psychotic. 😂
I woke up in a tunnel of gently popping bubbles of pink and blue, very warm and floating feeling. Never wanted to fully awake but remember the warmth being turned off and a nurse sending me back to the ward... I wanted to stay inside the warm popping bubbles. Never in my life have I ever experienced anything so wonderful. Will never forget it.❤
I had a knee surgery when I was 16. It lasted 4 hours. Later, a relative that worked there told me that I was a "Lover" I was telling all the female nurses how beautiful they were. And asking them out. I started to sing a song about love being a many splendid thing. And I guess I started saying things like just because I'm young doesn't mean I can't satisfy an older women. Don't remember any of it. Thing is, I'm actually a shy guy.
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It's nearly like a truth serum.
A man has got to *NO!* his inhibitions. 😶
I’m sure they understood. At 16 boys are essentially hormones with feet. 😊
I had cataracts done under sedation, one at a time, as is usually done. The anesthetist had introduced himself (“hi, I’m Chris”) and had told me what to expect, and that if I found myself waking up, to be sure to ask for more meds, as this was light sedation. I did wake up, and primed by his suggestion, said “please tell Chris I need more juice.” He was right there, smooth and quick as could be. For the second surgery, months later (Covid had happened), I said “you’re Chris, right?” and he said, “Nancy! I remember you; you get the big dose this time.” And everything was perfect. He was the best.
You got meds for cataracts? I nay had sedation for pain. I had so much anxiety before and after. I laid in a bed with 6 people in the room waiting also. I could hear all the machines beeping, they put the IV in the side of my wrist and it throbbed the whole time, it was awful. I had to hold back tears
Oh you had a cataracts? I drive a Toyota.
With so many brain surgeries, I’m scared of cataract surgery.
@@Lisa-el4jo this will sound brutal, but the alternative is that you get to go blind. Try hypnosis or therapy or something else, but get the cataract surgery.
@@nancyreid8729 Not brutal. I know I’ll get the surgery. My biggest fear is going blind. I have epilepsy and I believe my meds through the half my life I’ve had epilepsy have messed up my eyes more quickly than most. I’m early 50s.
I already have a permanent visual vertigo called PPPD. It’s a type of migraine that isn’t painful, but makes me permanently dizzy.
My issue is I rub my eyes. I don’t want to rub the new lenses out. I’ll speak with my doctor when we meet again in a month. I’ll have the surgery. It can’t be worse than brain surgery.
I woke up from a knee arthroscopy in 2009 and was so combative and verbally abusive, I was told I disrupted the entire recovery room. My nurse shamed me and was mean to me until discharged (actually unprofessional of her...but I must have been horrible). I can only imagine what I must have said and I was just absolutely mortified and apologized profusely to no avail. I was really scared going under anesthesia and was freaked out thinking I might die on the OR table. I'm positive this heavily contributed to how I woke up.
Fast forward to 2020 and I have been under general anesthesia 3 more times since then, the first one was a very major and complex surgery. I prayed A LOT and had a very in-depth pre-anesthesia appointment and told them my fear of waking up being abusive or combative. They understood and made adjustments to my anesthesia protocol. I went under peacefully, relaxed, trusting, happy and calm. Never happened again. :)
Still talking. 😂😂😂
I was slowly waking in the recovery room, listening to a machine beeping steadily. To me, it sounded like a heart monitor. When it turned into one long sound, the nurse came over right away. I remember asking her, "Did I die?" I thought I had just flat lined. She chuckled and assured me I was alive and well.
I wish we could remember sometimes. I think I had a silent heart attack when I was under anesthesia during a cardiac cath. I was never told I had a mini attack and no one explained why I was on the meds they put me on and couldn't even explain why I woke up with 2 stents, as that was "unusual" for only 50% blockage! But what is making me suspect that was when, is that before the surgery the doctor was condescending (unfortunately anxiety is listed in medical records and it had been 2 years of shortness of breath and chest pain that was undiagnosed, all during covid of course). He pushed off my surgery for an "emergency" after telling me that there was "probably nothing, this was just to rule out anything". So he was probably so embarrassed at his pre procedure behavior he didn't want to tell me I had a mini heart attack! I was in recovery a long time, still groggy when someone picked me up (no one stayed with me as it was supposed to be a "simple procedure" though it caused more anxiety that was ignored. The next day I was vomiting and had to go to ER, likely not a good effect of meds given as I am sensitive to heavy drugs. Absolutely no compassion whatsoever! Please do training videos for more Anesthesiologist and Surgeons! Compassion goes a long way in the outcome obviously! After so many negative experiences, I don't trust ANY doctors anymore and that's dangerous! Hearing it's all "anxiety" with no one ever explaining anything leads me to feel like the boy who cried wolf now, so if I was having a heart attack, I would likely NOT go to the ER and die :(
I have had at least a dozen surgeries and not once have I ever been told that I am the most important person to my doctor. You are the first and only one that I’ve heard that says that. Your patients are very lucky! 😊
I have a doctor that asked if he could pray with me before my surgery. I said every time. He was such a great man. Thanks Dr. Allen
I think the scariest surgery I’ve ever had was my craniotomy and they wheeled me into the operating room and it was PACKED! I had a brain aneurysm that was already bleeding and they saved my life, but I’ll never forget how truly scared I was. All I kept thinking about was what would happen to my son and husband if I didn’t make it. So very thankful to my entire team for all the care they gave me during and post op!!! 🙏🏻❤️
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When I had my first surgery I sat up as they opened the doors to the operating room and was terrified. An amazing nurse said, “oh honey, don’t be scared…just think of it like a kitchen, if you’ve never been in one you wouldn’t know how all the gadgets work”.
Still comforts me 20+ years later❤❤
I had a cranitotomy a few years ago and for weeks after I woke up, I thought I was being surgically altered into a literal whale. The brain is weeeird. Happy to hear you survived your event!
I had a massive brain aneurysm when I was 11. Hope it goes well with you and that you didn't get any major or any after effects❤
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In going to be getting a craniotomy in a few years, my second aneurism. I'm not going to go through it, hate to say after the last time, I'll take my chances.
Wish you were my doctor/anesthesiologist, Dr. Kaveh. Your empathy, compassion and kindness are qualities sorely needed by a lot of other healthcare professionals. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
I too am among the thousands with the same wish! ❤
I was asked if I remembered anything I said after a colonoscopy and I didn't so she smiled and said that I was talking about God! ❤
As someone who has had several "minor" procedures recently, i clicked on this for laughs.. but what i got was so much more.. as I've been gaslit and let down and betrayed so many times now by several surgeons in an attempt to get the problem resolved. it's been on going for over 2 years, and i can't tell you what it means for me to see a health professional admit that this does actually happen to patients and it does cause trust issues. Thank you for validating my experience and giving me the hope and will to find some one who can treat me with honesty and integrity.
You will find that Doctor. Don't loose hope.
Just gotta try them all!
{has trust issues}
Scratch that.... "having trust issues" is in itself a gaslit phraseology: it implies that a great many doctors don't *'have trustworthiness issues'*.
You should hear the stories if you date nurses. It's awful.
Drs with your compassion make it so much easier being the patient. Definitely A team!
Just follow the golden rule! 🙏
Yes, one doc who later became a friend told me he always puts an arm around his patient's shoulder and tells them it's going to be ok. He swears half the cure lies in that & that human touch is very important for empathy with suffering patient. His father, grandfather were doctors and he learnt a lot from them.
What kind of operating room has a door to the outside and so many windows.
@@mgsa5722 most doctors don’t know how much touch helps give patients confidence. I know because I have had doctors who have held my hand or touched my arm. It means something. Also have doctors who stand back from you. Many have no human connection with their patients.
Compassion is powerful medicine.
I remember not being able to control my tears because I was terrified of having to go home. I was living in a very hostile, even dangerous environment and begged them to not send me back home. Apparently no one believed me. I remember a nurse that just laughed at me and dismissed my fears.
I had no choice at the time but within a year was able to move. I've been out of there for two years and not a day goes by that I don't think about how grateful I am not to be there anymore.
I'm grateful you were able to get somewhere safe, and that you remain safe now, too.
Your life, your world is what you make it.
Remember this phrase, please, "blood of the covenant is thicker than water of the womb."
And if you've never heard of it, consider looking into c-ptsd. Learning about it has been key to understanding so much more of myself, and what motivates me.
@@tiptonscuriousgoods Thank you so much.
@@reflexxuns767 You're welcome. Also, look into C-PTSD, please. It may help you more than you know.
Some of the hospitals where I live ask patients if they're afraid of somebody at home.
@@adelerodriguez2432 That's great. I wish all hospitals would.
I have been EXTREMELY fortunate to have had excellent physicians/surgeons who were upbeat and caring. One especially comes to mind; he is a gastroenterologist and he's performed several colonoscopies and a couple of endoscopies. A warm, empathic human being. You remind me of him. Thank you for being a great human being.
I had to undergo surgery here in Thailand and all the medical personnel couldn’t have been nicer or more caring. I was so scared and overly anxious. They really made me feel safe and comfortable. The anesthesiologist said: “I’ll be with you all the time, now, take a deep breath and sleep well!” - I guess, the environment does matter.
I had a colonoscopy recently. I told the anesthesiologist that I used to box and was “hard to knock out”.😂 He said, “We always win”. In the end, of course, he was right. But, I fought with all my might to not go to sleep. I heard the doctor ask a nurse something, and I replied, “Not out yet”.😂 The doctor asked the anesthesiologist, “What about him?” He replied, “Aw, don’t worry about him…”. That’s the last thing I remember.🤣 Those guys are good at their craft.
An anesthesiologist with a sense of humor, lol. I like it!
Some are....one anesthesiologist burned out my throat. He was a temp the hospital said, and they aren't using him anymore. My wonderful ex did nothing to help me. You get paid so much, for what. You allow students to intubate people, without their knowledge, and then they wonder why their throat hurts so much after surgery. When I was a teenager, one nurse had the nerve to tell me that I complain too much and my roommate had a hysterectomy and she wasn't complaining. Maybe that's where my hatred of nurses started. I would love to cuss her out now, after becoming a respiratory therapist. Why are you doing these videos. Is your wife/daughter/yourself, spending more then you make? It can NEVER be enough.
@@katesun2957Do you not meet with your surgeon and address all these concerns ahead of time? Maybe it was an emergency 🤷 Either way, I would probably file a complaint and not go back there if I could avoid it
I have also had a colonoscopy, but awake. Lay down and watch on the screen what they doing down dere😅
It’s “not their craft” that put you to sleep, but the drug administered that put you to sleep.
I woke up looking for my son who passed away 2 years ago. I don't know why. I was joking with the nurses and anesthesiologist before I was put under. I wasn't focused on my son.
I woke up looking for my husband, he had been dead for 3 years..
Awww.
Aww that's awful. Rest in peace 🙏
And I could not stop crying for about 3 hours .
@@einienj3281I'm sorry 😢 were you crying uncontrollably?
I've been on semi-regular cycle of surgeries & hospital outpatient procedures etc. ever since a near fatal auto accident over 20 years ago. So i have gotten to know my healthcare "team" at the hospitals where my doctors work. All i can say is you sir, reflect the same kindness, compassion & professionalism that almost ALL have provided to me. And i hope i have NEVER been difficult in any way to those that work so hard for my comfort and safety.
I’ve been a cardiac RN for over 35 years. I LOVE this doctor for his kindness but mostly because it tells it like it REALLY is. I love the video on what bothers him like patient being on cell phone while being interviewed and examined.
Before my last big surgery, I remember how the anaesthetics were already flowing into my veins and I was so ready to just sink away into sleep. But the doc kept asking me things that I answered. Things about how I feel, how my day was. Just small, unimportant stuff. When I realized that he was just trying to check my awakeness, I asked him if he needed "to know something else, because I would like to sleep now." He said no, I gave him a smile, said "See you later" and allowed myself to just drift away. I did trust all of these people. The surgeon, the anaesthesist, the nurses. And aside from feeling physically awful after waking up, I was genuinely happy before and after. And I hope so much that this translated into a good behavior before my memory formation activated again.
You were too polite to fall asleep when you had been asked a question, lol.
I had surgery in January 2021. I had been homeschooling my kindergartner and 4th grader due to Covid. Obviously I’m not sure what I said, but I can relate to that feeling of not wanting to leave. I felt so relieved to be away for a night and not be allowed a visitor. I felt cared for and able to relax. Kind of sad reflection of that time period.
The last time i was put under was December 24th, 2023, for a colonoscopy, only to be awaked to be told i had colon cancer, stage 4. But my doctor was very calming and kind, so he made the blow hit me a little smoother. Im grateful for my med team, theyre all so kind. It takes a special kind of person to be a nurse or doctor, and i have nothing but respect for them.
I’m sorry about the diagnosis, I hope you are still able to find joy in your everyday life
I am sorry about the result. May God heal you and you have a long happy life!😊
Praying for your recovery and healing journey ❤
I woke up from open heart surgery sobbing and thanking everyone. My family told me. I had been terrified for months and prepared to die. And I actually remember parts of it because it lasted several days and I fell into a tremendous depression that lasted six months. I remember holding my surgeon's hand and refusing to let go. My mom had to stop me.
Post surgery depression following this type of surgery is not uncommon.
That’s definitely gotta be the most logical reason to be afraid and a nervous wreck. Glad you made it through it and are here with us today! When I found out I had cancer and had a full thyroidectomy/neck dissection scheduled, the whole week before I felt like I was going into war; not knowing what the outcome would be, hoping for things to go well but terrified of something going awry and.. yeah, I was depressed for a long time afterwards too. Not only because of the physical toll all the slicing and dicing did to my body, but also because i felt so alone. I was 32, none of my peers had experienced anything like what I was going through, and people tend to be so dismissive of thyroid cancer. They say it’s “an easy cancer” etc. but it was hell for me. It was caught really late so it had spread into my lymph nodes in my neck and chest… the nerve damage, muscle and tissue loss, I got bone spurs on my rotator cuff because of how screwed up my shoulder was, I had to learn how to sing again, I could go on…
I didn’t mean for this to be so long but I just meant to say, I totally understand what you went through emotionally and your feelings are valid. Life is good.
@HungerSTR1KE How old were you? (hope you are better now)
I’m having open heart surgery in 28 days and Im terrified
@@roseyfinley4785 So sorry to hear this. Many Blessings.
I had a massive 9 hour surgery in 2020. I began waking up in recovery. I asked why in the EFF it was taking so long, and why I had not been operated on yet. The nurse kindly told me: "Oh! Don't worry, you are all done. You are in recovery now. You did it! Good job!" I then began crying for my Bubbie & my sissy. 😅
I had exactly the same experience! The nurse in the OR told me they'd be ready for me in just a few minutes so just rest. I woke up to her shaking me and I said are you ready to start, and she said, no, were are already finished. She took my hand and placed it on the abdominal bandages so I'd believe her, 5 hrs later. It was as if I just blinked my eyes, and 5 hrs passed.
This just happened to me, only I didn't remember being asleep at all. I was talking and then the nurse said it was time to go home. I had no awareness that my conversation was interrupted. It was weird!
@@pazza4555 It is weird, and creepy!
I had an emergency surgery in 2008 and was given a huge dose of morphine on the way down to theatre, I was then given the anaesthetic and had my operation, when I came round I didn’t want to see anyone as I was convinced that I had been cut into 14 slices and I was still waiting on 8 of them. It took the nurses ages to convince me that I was “all there”
That is very specific
I guess mentally, at least temporarily, you weren't all there.
@@Term-0I know but that’s what happened
@@elouise5593😂😂
😂 Coming around and immediately doing the math... what a champ! 😂
I have had many surgeries since 10 years old starting with my appendix and I can honestly say coming out of the OR and having to wake up was the most rested I’ve ever felt, especially as I’ve gotten older. The nurses have all been so gracious and supportive that i didn’t want to wake up. They had to keep telling me to take a breath. I could hear them and would breathe but I was so relaxed I just wanted to stay in that state of peace. I watched your other video on loneliness and surgery. I believe it has to do with the fact I’m very lonely and anxious all the time. I love anesthesia and going out bc everything stops. No physical pain or emotional pain, no loneliness. It just stops and to wake up to being alone again I cry. The nurses are amazing sitting with me as I cry. They don’t know why I’m crying tho. And the sad thing is it makes me cry more that a stranger cares more that I’m crying than my adult children or family. I’m never combative. It just takes them forever to wake me up and my oxygen drops bc I’m so relaxed. It’s pure peace for me. And no I never fight the anesthesiologist! He/she is my best friend in the room during surgery. I live in chronic pain and can’t seem to get the medical help i need & I’m growing weary of the pain and restrictions on me. I’m 55 still young and I’m a shut in now bc I can’t walk very far. I’ve developed a high pain tolerance bc I’ve been in pain so long. I take pain all day long with no relief and doctors prescribed nothing. Anyway I love the sleep from anesthesia and a good anesthesiologist. You’re a good one. You make me wonder how I behave in the OR now. 🥺
That actually made me cry when you said some patients don’t want to leave and what you say to them before going to sleep, I have had surgery actually quite a few times and one feeling I felt that made me the most at peace was that I was free from abuse, childhood trauma and the torment I have felt as an adult, it is always with me and I can’t escape it, it feels like it is what defines me, perhaps that is why people get into drugs and alcohol!
That's exactly why people do get into drugs and alcohol I've had the same thing happened to me in my life that you're talkin about with drugs and alcohol and thank God I only stayed in with messing with drugs for about 10 years. Clean went to school became a nurse raise my daughter on my own and have been very successful and if you can get some help with therapy or you may already be in it I know that I go in and out of it when I need it but just remember don't let those people hold on to you you need to forgive them for you to live your life for you❤
@@pamelaincerta6428 Congratulations to you, you are so strong to overcome the addiction, raise your child, go to school and become a nurse, that is huge!
I hope you see a psychologist, those things you hold inside make your body sick and your mind very unsettled. Having a professional to help you find coping skills really helps if you allow it to.
I take meds as prescribed but have never felt the draw of alcohol or illicit drugs. I don't like that feeling of not being in control of my thinking and/or body. Anesthesia has never been of concern to me, but I'm always glad when they wear off. The only time I was sorry was when I had hand surgery and had a nerve block that continued for 24 hours. So nice not to have post OP pain for that long.
I cried too, same here.
I dont know if you are a religious person or not but I must say it is very evident you have the spirit of God upon you. What a beautiful person who speaks love in every sentence uttered. May God bless you and keep you! ❤️🙏❤️🙏
Ha! You love the doctor already and you haven't had the anesthesia yet!😃
That's very kind of you. Thank you for the kind comment 🙏
I have a colonoscopy once a year. I don't look forwards to the prep, but it's all worth it to get to my propofol induced sleep. For the one I had last year, I started grinning as we rolled into the operating room, so much so, that the anesthesiologist asked me, "Are you ok?". I replied, "Oh yeah, just looking forwards to my nap."
Sameeeeee 😂 I get a nice nap in September
I have a colonoscopy once a year too but never get sedated, damn them! It's cool though, cause I like to watch and be able to see my colon, it's so cool!
I just look at the pictures after 🤣 I am not interested in feeling anything they're going to do inside my colon while I'm awake
@@ayla3269 Only thing you can really feel is when they go round the corner, it's a bit sore in the tummy area. Must admit, seeing random bits of poop floating about that didn't empty with the prep isn't the greatest though. 😂😂😂
@@ayla3269 One of the first ones I had at a gastroenterologist's, he let me watch the monitor while he was working the scope. I couldn't feel anything during the procedure, so it all seemed detached, like it was someone else on the monitor. I found it fascinating. However, before that one, a doctor gave me a colonoscopy in his office, WITHOUT and medication. That one I felt, and he never did it again.
I looked around the operating room and didn't see a single handbasket, it was so comforting. I don't know how many times the nuns told me I was going to hell in a handbasket.
A doctor who actually explains thing. Very much appreciated.😀
I’ve been under anesthesia 4 times from surgeries and I’m just now learning this but it truly explains why I fell in love at first sight with this male nurse (at the hospital I worked at) and told him he was my destiny, sadly I remember that lol. Sadly I don’t remember who it was but I’m sure he knew me and saw me many times at work after that surgery.
I'm sure you made his day!😉
Well, it's time to quit and move away....😂
I was going under for a procedure a few months back and my doctor held my hand as i went under while the anesthesiologist was administering the meds. I felt so at peace, the following procedure a month later the same doc and team, had a bunch of warm blankets ready and wrapped me up toasty and "tucked me in" as i was going under, i think i said something the last time that made them do that. Again, i felt so cozy and peaceful. Both times i felt like i was waking up from a great nap, the kind you have as a little kid. Safe and peaceful. I have had opposite experiences with surgery before so this was great
I've had to have a procedure with sedation every 2 or 3 months for 2 years. I LOVE the warm blankets! Before and after actual surgeries too! It's often really cold in pre-op, the OR for sure, and post Op. Those warm blankies are heavenly!
I'm glad that all of this will be a secret between me and my medical team. That window in the operating room, however, raises some doubts.
I dont remember this.. (once I was fully awake the nurse told me) but when I was in the recovery room after having surgery, I freaked out so I tried to sit up so fast but the nurse pushed me back down gently and said “everything is going to be okay, I’m here with you” it was so lovely to know I had someone by my side 🥺. Thank you for the incredible work you guys do!!
I had my shoulder operated on a few years ago for a rotator cuff that was torn in five places. I sort of remember waking up to saying colors like red, red in a voice that transmitted pain and they gave me medicine, and as it hit my system, I would say the colors pink, green, then blue, blue blue and told them thank you. I was told later, it was one of most odd things the nurse ever heard, but she understood perfectly what I wanted/needed. I remember a little of it and asked her about it before they put me in a room, and she hesitated but told me what happened.
My spouse was given anesthesia to shock his heart back into rhythm in the ER years ago when he went in with tachycardia. He woke up not knowing where he was and then professed his love to "alllll the beautiful nurses and doctors" who helped him. It was very endearing.
This doctor is articulate and easy to follow.
You're right! This is so rare that it needs mentioning.
I fractured my ankle and needed surgery. I woke up from surgery and realized I had pooped. I was mortified, but my lovely nurse not to worry and it happens. 🙈 Thanks to all the doctors and nurses. You are very appreciated. ❤️
I did the exact same thing when I was delivering my daughter. They told me to push and I told the nurse that if I do that, something else was gonna come out that she might not want to see. She laughed and told me that they'd seen it all so don't worry. So I pushed. :}
I've had 3 surgeries in my life, and have always enjoyed being put under anesthesia. It's such a great escape! No fears, worries, cares, concerns. Anesthesiologists are just the best thing since sliced bread!
Thank you so much for all the great work you do!
Absolutely!
Yes, same here
I love propofol.
I absolutely hate anesthesia. I hate the loss of control, the wooziness, and the nausea after. I've even had difficulty with long term memory after. I was told by a physician friend never to accept midazolam (Versed).
@@globalfamily8172 Why with Versed, please. Thank you.
I was wounded in combat, I probably have had 25 procedures to include sinus reconstruction to my C-4 and C-5 fusion. I tend to go back to the truama room in Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan. I have my caregiver (mom) included in the full process expecially as soon as possable post surgery to help me reorient to time and place. Thank you for your breakdown.
It's awesome that your relationship with your Mom is so solid!
@@barbara75214 yes I am. Great moms are a gift. Thank you for your reply. Always be well 🤟
Thank you for your service and I am sorry that you were injured.
@@rubinx10 thank you. Much appreciated.
o wow!! Thanks for sharing that. Kudos to Mom. Bless you
Thanks!
Thank you for acknowledging that patients can be gas lit by bad doctors and being understanding of our behaviours and mistrust. To patients who have been gas lit what you just said means a lot and helps with healing. Iv had doctors on several occasions pretending they’ve done blood tests on me but really they threw my blood in the bin then told me my tests were negative. I ended up on the brink of death due to that. Thank you for validating us and understanding that sometimes we are not being rude we’ve just been damaged.
I, have never liked doc& to just # throw
your blood in a bin& say the tests
we're neg# was appealing!!!!
No wonder I do not like doc
from the time I was a kid!!!!!
I had a thyroidectomy. The cancer had spread to a laryngeal nerve so I have a parylyzed vocal cord. The doctor told me after the surgery but I didn't remember. He looked confused and sad when he told me again the next morning. It's ok doctor. I have another. You saved my life.
I had sinus surgery to remove a huge tumor, and remember waking up afterwards. The nurse came over and asked how I was doing I just moaned, and she said @let me give you more dilaudid”. Every time I woke up, I didn’t have to ask for pain meds, she was right there with them!
That's the nurse I need lol
Thank you for taking the time to make and share this video. What a compassionate person you are. I wish there more people like you in the world. I tend to be lovey dovey when I have surgery. It would've been easy to love you! ❤
I was recovering from surgery and my doctor was sitting with me and I've never seen anyone so excited to see me wake up. Turns out, we (the doc and me) had some sort of awesome conversation while I was still out. I didn't remember a thing of the conversation and he really got bummed out. Wouldn't tell me what we had talked about but boy was he disappointed. So very weird.
I find being a patient in a hospital and even having surgery relaxing because it makes me feel like "Finally, someone else can take care of me!" and I don't have to worry about anything. I know, sounds like a trauma response lol
I thought I was the only one! I felt so guilty about how nice I felt being well taken care of.
Same here
I have special needs kids one spent more time than typical for a kid at the hospital on one rarer needing to stay the night experiences it felt so reliving as a parent in some ways but scary in others for being there.
This is so relatable.
The nurses in the night shift kept calling me "little doll" (common pet name in my language) and I loved it. I would get up and say "I am going to the restroom" and they would answer "Yes, you can go my little doll". Loved it.
Great topic, Dr. K! And yes I appreciate you coming on after a long day in the operating room sharing with us these wonderful insights on anesthesiology and surgery😇👍
Thank you for the kind comments! 🙏
@@MedicalSecrets And thank you for your awesome professionalism and compassion😃
100%!!!! ❤
You're so educational, knowledgeable, understanding and compassionate, I'm falling in love! 😂 Thank you though, seriously.
I am so glad that the anti nauseous protocol has improved so much in the last few decades. Boy, is it bad when you wake up and start throwing up. I had an emergency c-section 30 years old. Woke up throwing up right after being cut in half - there are just no words.
I had 3 C-sections and while my husband was oohing and ahing over the baby, I was throwing up. Didn't care about the babies; I just wanted to stop throwing up! 😊
Absolutely correct.
I’ve only ever had 1 GA……I was so ill afterwards ….spent 6 hours in recovery being sick after a routine op…..they didn’t take me very seriously when I told them before the op that I thought I’d be ill as I’ve always suffered from motion sickness which is a red flag. I hope I never have to go under again.
I had the same reaction, omg!
I've been there with you. Woke up in terrible pain, AND throwing up, AND with a 9 inch abdominal incision that was stressed with each heave. That was 1985. So many surgeries later and never any more problems with nausea. Only issue I worry about is cognitive decline after anesthesia.
I'm one that says, that was some of the best sleep I've had in a while. I have been a single mom for a long time, and i agree it made me feel good to have people touch and care for me. Thank-you for taking the time to share your knowledge!!
Thank you for sharing your perspective. I hope you have since found the care and support that we all need to navigate this world 🙏
I tend to ask for just 2 more hours of sleep.
😢 oh now I want surgery where are doctors with your sweet heart
Yes, I am alone and it makes you feel loved and cared for when the surgical team is looking after you! I also love it when I get hospitalized even though I’m sick.
Best sleep you can get!
Through all my surgeries, I was constantly thanking the doctors and nurses for everything. 😊
When I had my left knee replacement the Anesthesiologist was awesome explaining every move and what was given, very professional and compassionate.
I’m a combat veteran and had a PTSD episode that I don’t remember when I came out of surgery . The nurse told me about it later
I'm sorry about your PTSD, but it does sound as though your Dental Surgery Team took you seriously. ❤
I've only been put under once due to meds wearing off during c-section--I called out in pain, at first they thought it was psychosomatic because i could see them stitching me up, but after blocking my view and then I felt even worse pain like I was on fire is the only way I can think to describe it, my wonderful anesthesiologist knocked me out fast lol. I was very confused when i woke up, I thought they had wheeled me into a storage space because there were just rows of empty beds and very dim lighting, and i sat for what seemed like an eternity wondering how I was going to get out of there before a nurse finally showed up. Just seems wrong and unsafe, knowing the condition ppl are in when they wake up, to leave them alone like that. A simple smile and a quick "Hey, you're awake! We'll be taking you to your room soon" would've gone a long way to ease my anxiety rather than me trying to devise an escape plan the whole time! Another few minutes and they probably would've had to go searching for me! 😂 My husband is horribly flirty when he's put under. He's in love with every woman he sees and he's not shy about it lmao. On top of it his inner comedian comes out and he has the whole place rolling (no inappropriate jokes, surprisingly, considering his flirtatious behavior, lol!). He's a handful 😂😅
My husband likes to flirt with the nurses in recovery. I think they've seen it plenty of times. When I tell him about it later he doesn't believe me.
When I woke up from my double mastectomy I remember being extremely fascinated with everything! I asked about the history of beds with wheels, what all the different parts of the machine I was hooked up to did, the elevator, the choice of flooring, everything. I was so enthusiastic and impressed by the world. The nurse started by answering my questions about my surgery and the machine, but eventually just kinda ignored me. She did not share my energy lol. My mom put headphones on me with music so that I would be quieter and not bother my poor neighbour in recovery who was having a more aggressive reaction to coming out of the anesthesia.
I was too busy trying to get the elephant off my chest.
I wish you a most comfortable healing. I too had a dbl mast . My plastics was a handsome Scandinavian .OOPS, I probably let him know.🤦♀️
I have really appreciated the kindness and help that both me and my husband have received in hospitals. We do not go unless absolutely necessary but always grateful.
My mother’s twin sister once had surgery, and when coming out of anesthesia, she hallucinated that her doctors and nurses were standing over her, mocking her with hand puppets. My aunt stated that she knew she was hallucinating, but it was to no avail - she was frightened by what she thought was happening.
They probably did all that stuff to f#ck with her for a laugh 😂😂😂
Sounds like a comedy skit.
@@paulwhite7475 Hahaha, just the visual I get of this situation 😂
My grandmother saw ants... crawling on the ceiling
I had a cleft lip and palate surgery at 29 years old and I was terrified going into the operating room. I hate operating rooms with all the surgeries I’ve had to go throughI hope to all goodness I didn’t embarrass myself, but I remember being in the recovery room alone and I heard the nurses near by. When I was coming to, my mouth was SO dry. Understandable. I can only say one word is the quietest little whisper ‘water.’ I chuckle thinking back to how she could have heard me, but I am so thankful for her giving me those little ice chips. It was such a smooth operation. If being told before going under ‘you are the most important person to us for the next x amount of hours.’, i would cry. That is so thoughtful. Thank you for this video. 🖤
I just watched this video and thought the same thing. Those words would be amazing to hear
Omg I'm sorry u had to wait so long for that surgery it's best done as a baby
After a hysterectomy, I woke up and asked if I still had my ovaries. The nurse said, "yes. You've asked me about seventeen times. You must have been really worried about that." I apologized and said I only remember asking the once. She said it was okay, that the anesthesia was to blame for that.
That's actually a really beautiful way for the nurse to have handled that - she acknowledged your feelings as 1) valid, and 2) important to you. That's beautiful bedside practice. Bravo to your nurse!
@@KidarWolfI agree, that was sweet and reassuring.
I woke up from mine and was so concerned about which way they took it out. I asked if it came out of my stomach or the other way and when they said the other way I cried because I was so happy and told the nurses I couldn’t wait to tell my children. I didn’t understand why they were all laughing at me. I didn’t care though, I was so happy they didn’t cut my stomach open 😂😂
After I had mine done I woke up later on in my room hearing a baby cry (I was next to a nursery) and asked the nurse if I’d had a baby that day. “No, you had the opposite of a baby”. My kids were 10 and 18 at the time.
After one surgery, I asked a question I had no memory of asking... but it felt like deja vu.
"How many times have I asked this same question?"
"Several." She patted my hand reassuringly.
My apologies for only seeing this now as it just popped up. I've had my wisdom teeth removed (woke up crying to my mother.) Otherwise, all of my others, laparoscopy, torn right labrum, total left hip replacement, due for the right. Thankfully, I've woken up either sedentary or laughing. And no, I never remember any of it until I'm told so. Apparently, I've been blessed with positive results, never to say I've never been traumatized, nor have I've known what was used. Like you said, it's how you go into it is how you come out of it. I appreciate you and your knowledge and education. Liked and subscribed as a menial healthcare professional. 💜
I got tried of the doctor I had for 8 months that was supposed to be helping me, but never did anything until all of the sudden he decided he would do surgery. No, not on me he wasn't. I had had enough of this guy. I told my PCP and she told me that she had heard this complaint and him from several different patients. She got me hooked up with a wonderful doctor now. One that I truly trust and would recommend to anyone. Yes, I do enjoy watching you and learning so much.
Gosh - you seem like a great doc to have by a patient's side. To tell them they are the most important person in the world right now - that made me cry.
That was truly touching sentiment, "Right now, you are the most important person in the world to us", God, that had me in tears right there. Thank you all. That is indeed something beautiful to hear. I sure appreciated hearing it.
How nice to see that an OR has windows that have a view of the world outside. Spectacular!
Recently, an ablation brought me to the hospital for a same-day procedure. For this, I was not out completely, so I could talk with the OR staff and view the screens and monitors. After chatting for a while, the doctor informed me that he "could do a better job with fewer words." 😅 Thank goodness for the anesthesia and all of the wonderful professionals who stitch us up and make us better. Respect!
I just had surgery last Friday on my scalp. My son described a whole conversation that we had when got back to my room. I remember none of it. I don't even remember when I fell asleep. Thank you for explaining how anesthesia affects our brains. I needed to hear that. 👍🏽
Having had ketamine during surgery, I woke up on top of the world, no pain, no depression(my constant state), clear headed, absolutely aware of all going on. Ketamine was brilliant for me, I am so greatful to the grumpy old anaesthetist who decided on this for me. I have CPTSD, am a DV survivor and sexual assault survivor, I was terrified of brutal TKR surgery, but that anaesthetist knew what to do for me.
I hated ketamine, which was like a horrible acid trip. Was on it 5 days in ICU, no idea why they put me in it. Had hallucinations for 3 days after they turned it off
@@DEBH-i4d recreational or in office?
You give excellent info to all your followers great job...God bless and protect
I’m so sorry for all the trauma you’ve experienced. I hope your doing better.
I do wish I knew what all those initials were, so I would better understand your pain.
As a suicidal sexual assault victim with severe PTSD from traumatic events including finding my teenage son’s body after he committed suicide, I was hanging by a thread before trying clinical ketamine therapy as a psychological treatment- it changed my entire life. Just saying ketamine feels good or is like acid isn’t exactly accurate, it is disassociating and understanding yourself like an ego death that you rebuild yourself. I can’t explain the healing process after all the failures of psychology. It’s saved my life.
Last time I was put under for a surgery, my final memory before the anesthetic kicked in was my surgeon patting my shoulder and telling me it was going to be okay. I'm a nervous guy, so it meant a lot to me and I'm glad that I get to remember it. :)
A little kindness just before going under goes a long way.
You're amazing! Thank you for all you do for your patients. I wish you were in the Cleveland area!! God bless you!
I remember three particular events. First, the nurse telling me that I HAD to wake up. It was the first I was aware that she’d said anything. They let my husband in, and he talked with me and helped me.
Second time, I awoke to being placed in the Trandelenburg position (feet over head), and hearing my nurse yell that she needed some IV fluids. Being an RN, I knew what that all meant. They had apparently just sent for my hubby when my BP dropped, so he appeared on the scene as they were positioning me. Seeing him, although he looked very concerned, I knew I’d be taken care of, and I was out again.
Third time, I woke up during an ERCP, and had what felt like a hard water hose down my throat. I kept trying to swallow…reflex, I’m sure. Then, I heard the voice of my closest friend in nursing school. She called me by my first name, and told me that everything was going to be ok, and to relax. It was comforting to know that she was my nurse. We had graduated nursing school only a year earlier. Suddenly, I was out again. I guess they didn’t use Versed, which is often used at the end of procedures. It helps patients not remember events from during the procedure(which can be helpful for them).
I used to push that for a pain management doctor during procedures.
One pattern I’m seeing throughout the comments is that when someone familiar to the patient was there, whoever they were, it was comforting to them.
Someone they trust, that’s the important part, too. A parent or supposed friend may not always be well-received…pre-chosen by the patient is a good idea.
My last surgery I had, I remember the nurses in recovery telling me I had to stay awake. I asked here my husband was. They told me they'd bring him back as soon as I stayed awake. I countered with "wake me up when he's here." and zonked back out. This went on for a while, apparently, until finally I opened my eyes and he was next to me. Stayed awake after that.
I've heard of that feet over head move but didn't know the name.
I have never heard of anyone actually using it, until your post.
@@georgielancaster1356 I’m an RN. That’s why I know the name of it. I don’t think I’ve ever seen it used on anyone else. Sometimes, knowing can be a bit alarming. I knew I was in trouble, but I also knew I was surrounded by people trying to help me. The two things that comforted me most was my husband being there, and knowing I could trust my Heavenly Father, even if I couldn’t trust those caring for me.
I was more concerned for my husband than myself, because he’s not great in emergent situations. I knew it must be frightening.
It’s funny, I had salmonella one time, and we had gone to the ER already. I was unconscious for 2-1/2 hours while there, with a temp of 103! They couldn’t seem to figure out what was wrong with me, even though it was a textbook case…the timing followed classic symptoms for salmonella. Obviously, it wasn’t great medical care.
For me, those hours that I was unconscious were very peaceful…I felt like I was resting…and I could no longer feel that horribly uncomfortable gurney I was on! But, for my David, it was horrible. He said they’d already taken my IV out to send me home. The nurse came in, and David said he told her that I “didn’t look too good”. He told me later that I looked like I was dying. He said they were scurrying around for a while.
But, this is the craziest part: as soon as I was conscious, they literally put me into a wheelchair (I couldn’t stand up, nor sit up, as I was so weak) and rolled me out to the car! They literally had to put me into it.
Not long after we got home, I started back with both profuse vomiting and diarrhea, at the same time, and as well as the 103 degree temp. My husband stood there, teary eyed and helpless, not knowing what to do. The funny thing is I kept telling him in between vomiting (very quickly, ha!) that I was ok. Again, more worried about him than me. He’s an amazing husband who loves me more than I’ll ever deserve. 😍
I’m so very thankful to be this side of it all, now! And, medical care is a bit better where we live now. 😊
I freaking love getting knocked out! It’s such a rush and a challenge trying to stay alert, then waking up in recovery with no memory except for the anaesthesia taking place is awesome.
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Me to its funny.
Agree...there is no feeling as free and easy. I think that this is the same reason that people get hooked on heroin...my understanding is that in most people (at first only, I'd guess, sigh) it brings a wonderful sense of disconnection for those who suffer anxiety and uptightness. I could see myself chasing that feeling and getting into trouble.
I thought I was the only one. I get sedated every 3 months average. I’m always trying to see how long I can fight it but I can’t. My cocktail is propofol. 😂😂😂
I agree 100% @smithstein, I love it, if Crack,or heroin make a person feel that good, I can understand how they become hooked. I probably would too if I can get that medication that the anesthesiologist gives you. That's the best feeling I've ever experienced. I can't wait to have another colonoscopy, or some minor operation 😅😅😅😅.
If I woke up and saw this guy's face, there is no way I wouldn't declare my undying love. It's basically a trap.
Yep - He's a looker.
A GOOD looking, kind, smart, caring. Treats patients with understanding and compassion HE is Awesome
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That's fair.
I’m having surgery Monday (I’ve had plenty surgery’s in the past) Also used to work in X-ray & Nuclear Medicine.
LOVE your comments!! It certainly helps people. I’ll be keeping this one to show people!!
Thanks again😃😴
I had major oral surgery in 2021. Went with general anesthesia because of fear. When I woke 4.5 hours later, I told everyone I painted all of the paintings in their office. I pointed to a beautiful stained glass in the window and said “I painted that too!” The nurse looked at me and said “you couldn’t have, it’s stained glass” so I told her “oh, yes I did paint that because I’m that good and it’s fooled you.” They still laugh every time I go for checkups. Even told my hubby it would be awhile before I could go home because I was completely wasted!
Hahaha! Read my post ...I'm a fellow big fat liar too 😉!
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How funny!
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Out of curiosity, are you an artist and paint in real life?
I had 2 experiences. One in my twenties going in for a Tubal ligation. My doctor walked in and asked the nurse who and said my name was and nurse called out my name. Hurt my feelings but glad he asked. 2nd time when in for a facial surgery and the anesthesiologist came in and explained to me and patted my hand and told me he was going to take good care of me. It meant the world to me. I felt I was in trusted hands. You seem to be a great doctor. God Bless you.
Asking for your name is just a double check system that they call doing a timeout to verify correct patient and procedure. If that makes you feel better
I’ve had 3 procedures in my life thus far, umbilical hernia repair, endoscopy and brain surgery. Each time I was relaxed and not mean about it but wondered why they woke me up so aggressively as I was sleeping so good, I just wanted to sleep 😂 I guess I felt like I was in great hands through them all and I’m realizing that I should be thankful to have had those feelings.
Wonderful, compassionate doctor! I wish all were like you!