What's your body saying under anesthesia? Live demo and Q&A
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- Опубліковано 13 бер 2023
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What happens to your body under anesthesia? What is your body revealing? I'll demonstrate on life support monitors how strong our mind-body connection is.
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Have you ever wondered what happens to your body during surgery? In this video, we'll explore the connection between our psychology, our physical body, and the effects of anesthesia on our health. I'll demonstrate how our anxiety, medication, and substance use can reveal themselves under anesthesia, and how we can potentially control our heart rate to positively impact our mental health.
Using various monitoring tools, such as EKG and heart rate variability, I'll show you how changes in our physical body can reveal the effects of our psychology. For example, anxiety and stress can cause an increase in heart rate and decrease in heart rate variability, which can impact our overall health and wellbeing.
Furthermore, I'll discuss how medication and substance use can also impact our body's response to anesthesia. For instance, some medications can affect our heart rate, blood pressure, and respiratory function, which can affect the safety and efficacy of anesthesia.
But what if we could control our heart rate to positively impact our mental health? Recent studies have shown a potential link between heart rate and anxiety, suggesting that if we can control our heart rate, we may also be able to positively affect our anxiety levels and overall mental health.
In addition to exploring the psychological and physical effects of anesthesia, I'll also answer viewer questions about airway fires that can occur during ENT surgeries and other surgeries in the mouth. This is an important topic that many people may not be aware of, and it's essential to understand the risks and safety measures involved in these procedures.
Overall, this video is an informative and eye-opening look at the connection between our psychology and physical body during surgery. By understanding how our anxiety, medication, and substance use can reveal themselves under anesthesia, we can take steps to improve our overall health and wellbeing. Additionally, by exploring the link between heart rate and anxiety, we can potentially develop new strategies for improving mental health and reducing anxiety levels.
So, whether you're someone who's about to undergo surgery or just interested in learning more about the connection between our physical and mental health, this video is a must-watch. With in-depth explanations and practical demonstrations, you'll gain a deeper understanding of how our psychology affects our physical body, and how we can use this knowledge to improve our overall health and wellbeing.
This video/speech/channel DOES NOT CONSTITUTE MEDICAL ADVICE. Patients with medical concerns should contact their physician. If your concern is an emergency, immediately call 911. This information is not a recommendation for ANY THERAPY. Some substances referenced in this content may be illegal, and this content is not a recommendation for, or endorsement of, their use in any way.
I had to have my gallbladder removed 12 days after I had my daughter. Just as I was going under, a young male nurse yelled out, “Her breast are leaking!!!!” In a shocked exclaim. I answered back, “ Well duh, I’ve been nursing my baby.” I went out with the whole operating room laughing at him and my comment. I really think he had never seen leaking breast and was mortified 🤣
That's funny!
🤣 Thanks for the laugh…
That made me laugh out loud
Had a similar incident. Right before getting into the OR, I told my nurse, I am a nursing mom and my breast are leaking please help! Lol She was the most sweetest thing, went out her way to help me, even messaged my breasts.
Was it much of an adjustment, having it removed?
Over 35 years ago I had my son overseas in a military hospital. Towards the end of my labor, we had to have a cesarean section. What I remember most of the situation was a sweet nurse giving me a sponge bath in recovery. She spoke to me the whole time, telling me how much better I’d feel for. She was right. To this day I remember her sweet kindness in a period when female soldiers were often treated poorly in medical facilities. I never got her name, but I remain thankful to this to this day. In fact the entire staff was wonderful.
Aww, that's all it takes, just a little ❤️🩹to heal ! You're very strong, !
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I had a similar experience in 1979 with the birth of one of my 3 sons. She was so gentle and kind and I was so tired.
Love that story ❤ She was so kind and you were so greatful ❤
Excellent i had a nurse sharply telling me off and saying, stop moaning, i was still half unconscious....some need more empathy..
I will never forget the anesthesiologist I had. I was absolutely terrified going into surgery. He was so kind and asked me why I was so scared. I told him I never had surgery before and I have bad anxiety. I just remember him putting the IV in my arm and him telling me I was about to not be afraid anymore. I never even saw the surgeon. I thank God when I think about this experience, that there are people out there like him.
God bless your Anesthesiologist for making your fear of surgery go away!!!
I also had an anesthesiologist calm me soothingly because a few months 20:55 had stopped breathing during the samekind of back surgery and had to be brought back with norcan at a different hospital. This man assured me that not only would he be alertly watching but also his assistant and a young man at a computer. He was very kind. I have had five compression breaks on my spine since last August. Four surgeries, two nursing homes for rehab, two spine specialists and I am still unable to drive or have my life back to normal. I am still on pain meds. I know how three of the breaks occurred but not two of them. Osteoporosis is very bad and I am giving myself injections every day to strengthen my bones. I have been mostly sitting in my recliner and had to stop physical therapy three times because of no improvement. Prayers appreciated for the pain to leave so I can enjoy life again. Spinal pain is as painful as tooth pain because of all the many nerves.
I just told mine to knock me out enough to where I won't wake up mid-surgery lol
Before my colonoscopy/endoscopy, my anesthesiologist asked me a series of questions. One of them was if I had sleep apnea, to which I said no. After I woke up and was in recovery he came in to speak to me to let me know that he was pretty sure I did actually have sleep apnea, because I kept having apnea episodes under the propofol. Well I went to my primary doctor and let her know I wanted to be checked for sleep apnea. She asked if I was having daytime sleepiness or any of the symptoms of it, which I was not - but I told her what the anesthesiologist said. She considered that good enough reason to send me to pulmonology, who ordered a sleep study... Guess who has sleep apnea. 😅 So now I have an APAP, and interestingly I do feel more energized now. So I guess I just didn't realize I was tired.
I’m an ICU nurse and we can often tell if people have sleep apnea based on there apnea episodes, O2 sats, and well, our alarms. It’s quite easily to tell - ask your partner if you snore because that’s a big one. It’s crazy how much of a difference it can be on your energy and on your blood pressure! Glad you’re feeling better after 👌🏼💕
I have congestive heart failure from sleep apnea. I never snored either
My boyfriend collapsed several times at work due to A fib, due to his sleep apnea. It is far more serious than people know.
How do you manage to sleep with that mask on all night? Genuinely curious as I've always wanted to know but don't know anyone who uses one. I don't think I could do it as I have enough trouble sleeping as it is without meds.
@@mrs8792 Wow, that is really scary. I hope he is doing better now
I have medical PTSD from childhood. I have told a few Doctors about it and they have totally ignored it, and weren't helpful. Doctors really do need better training or screening in reference to compassionate treatment.
Me too, from 3.5 years of chemo and med procedures as a teen for Leukemia. Flashbacks, like swiftly moving movie reels, were really overwhelming. And your right, doctors don't understand, nor give a crap. I even got "suck it up, soldier" by a doctor with his fingers inside my chest wound.
Truth
Try Brainspotting therapy for your PTSD it really makes a difference.
Yes they do.
I agree, having been a patient. I also o own, having acquaintances who are doctors, that sometimes they are so focused on their task that it is hard to do that part as well. Maybe the doctors who have that problem could have someone come in for the patient. Their only job is to keep that patient calm and help them to understand what will or may happen, and reassure them. I am not certain if there is a job title for that specifically.
I am honestly so curious what the operating team says about me when I’m under anesthesia. I’d hide a microphone on me if I could get away with it.
Taaaay
Always good to see you on YT comment section.
Same
Taaaaay!
You should do that. But it might terrify you.
So cool to find a legend of youtube in a random comment section. I enjoy your videos Tay. 👍
Hi...Tala here I'm 68 Native American woman , saw cardiologist this past Monday, Dr said i had the heart of a 20 year old..love your post.
Wow!! I've had 3 episodes of anesthetic awareness...I STILL HAVE PTSD from it. The medical staff didn't believe me UNTIL I told the Dr/Surgeon that he needed to call his wife back! A nurse had come in during surgery, and said his wife needed to talk to him. All the while, he's digging around in my belly forcefully, cursing the scar tissue and PCOD! He told her (the RN) that it was more complicated & difficult because of my scar tissue, and he'd call her directly after surgery. I literally was paralyzed and had to make my heartrate go higher by screaming in my head and inducing a panic attack. When I told him about it initially after surgery, he and the nurse said I was dreaming. 🤷🏼♀️🤦🏼♀️ As SOON as I calmed down enough (I was in full blown PTSD at that moment, I remembered to mention his wife expecting his call. The Dr quickly turned to the nurse and said, "Hit her up with dilaudid. Stat."! Seriously?! Made him sound like a dope dealer..."hit her up?!"! Smdh 😠 😡
I can't even do an MRI without sedation now because of my lifelong history of multiple health issues and hospitalizations. During 2014-2020 I was hospitalized 24 times. Not counting testing/ Dr visits/ER visits. Medical PTSD is NO JOKE!! 💔😭
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This is my worst nightmare! I just wanted to say that I'm so sorry you went through this. I want you to know that I believe you and am here with you, for what that's worth. ❤ Our bodies are strange, beautiful, wild creations. ❤ I hope you never have to go back into surgery. 💕
@@SarBearSleeps 💌😊some of us do have very difficult times in surgery,the people who have had successful operations, are fortunate...I've had good and bad experiences,.I'm due to have a hip operation but am thinking twice about it because i have fibromyalgia. And the other hip is just as bad. So i might postpone I'm eighty...although ill still keep my appointment and have a discussion about what choices i have...I'm in Western Australia . I'm not a good candidate for surgery....too much going on with me..😊
I've had 21 surgeries over a span of 45 yrs. Two things that I find extremely, extremely helpful are:
1. Have someone in the room hold my hand or place a hand on my shoulder just prior to going under.
2. In recovery, your hearing comes back first, then soon after, you can open your eyes. I feel reassured when someone in recovery says, "Were all done, you're in recovery." I have this crippling fear that I wake up mid-operation, unable to tell anyone I can feel what's going on.
I woke up during surgery and didn’t feel a thing. Hope that’s, somehow, reassuring. I think it scared the medical team a lot more than it scared me!
Omg ME TOO
I woke up mid surgery twice. Both times I was awake JUST long enough to hear “oh no he’s waking up,” saw a guy move over me, and I was out again in under a minute.
I don’t recall feeling pain…..
I actually had this happen during my emergency c section and again during a colonoscopy
I have woken up 3 times during surgery, asked & answered questions. They were quite surprised.
Retired ICU nurse here. I love these truthful educational videos you offer. There is so much medical centric practice going on that the patients are left in a knowledge void that only adds to their fear. Rightfully so! Medical professionals have a duty to inform their clients of the process. It’s called informed consent. INFORMED , not a piece of paper to sign with a language that is not understood. I applaud you for these presentations. You are making a difference 💖 please don’t lose your interaction and focus on the patient.
Thank you for your service 🙏 I couldn't agree more
@@MedicalSecrets If you are going to demonstrate what it is like to do anathesia with your own body, I would hope you have a team that monitored the process.
As an investigator my whole life ( field property 30 yrs).. use logic & self notes. Layman's terms helps ALOT. 5/5/23 Northern California USA 🇺🇸 like 🔳
First time here from south New Jersey.
Thanks for this vid. Subscribed......❤
Yes! I had my first surgery last month and would have really appreciated better communication. Some of the team did great and others not so much and it did add to my anxiety quite a bit.
Monthly ketamine infusions literally saved my life, I wasn’t able to walk after an injury in Afghanistan that eventually somehow cussed crps to start up. After my first infusion I was walking and doing much better and since then it’s kept it totally under control. It has also really made a massive difference with my depression and PTSD. I’m working with an anesthesiologist and a dr that focuses more on the psychedelic aspect of my infusions and what I experience and the combination is amazing.
So glad to hear you are being looked after physically and mentally. That makes me happy to know you’re getting the care you need from professionals who care about you enough to work with you collaboratively instead of dictatorially.
I hope you make a complete recovery physically and can transcend the mental trauma to find peace in each present moment. ❤
@@SootSootSooty it tools years of fighting with the VA for them to start covering them because they are needed for service related injuries but it finally happened. The $35,000 I spent on infusions from a private practice during those years of fighting the VA is never going to be repaid to me, but at least I’m seeing the benefits of ketamine infusions and have a regular infusion schedule at my VA now. Thank you for the kind words as well, I really appreciate it and hope the same for you.
@@endurfree03 I hope that one day we will take back power from the current people in government and ensure that free medical and dental care, schooling, house and food is available to everyone.
There is just no reason with all the resources on this planet that each person should not be able to have necessities to survive.
Greed and sociopathy fuel the current systems, but I hope one day soon that won’t be the case. Because most people ARE good at their core. And just want to live peacefully, without having to fight tooth and nail, pitted against one another in a battle to survive.
The people in control are the issue. I just hope ‘we the people’, will collaborate to do something about them very, very soon.
My best wishes and sending lots of positive energy your way!!! 😚 🪷 🫶🤍
Do you pay out of pocket? I have severe depression and was looking into it. Tricare doesn't cover and I was told NO insurance covers ketamine infusions.
@@ahoweO7 in the beginning when the VA straight up lied about how they don’t have ketamine clinics I did have to pay out of pocket, and it killed me but it was either that or being in so much physical pain I wished I would go to sleep and not wake up. $30,000+ total over a about a year and some change until I opened a White House inquiry in 2019 and suddenly the VA calls me and says they do offer ketamine for CRPS as well as for mood and they can get me in right away. My original VA anesthesiologist left the VA system because it sucks so I once again had to go without it pay out of pocket. It took me really, really making an issue of it with the VA until they got tired of it. Now I’m back on a solid monthly schedule for now and then we will spread the infusions out more. Tricare should cover it, I know someone who’s husband is in the air force and she gets infusions for CRPS. They have clinics at fort Sam Houston and at Audie Murphy VA. I would become a thorn in someone’s side, then you’ll get what you need.
For anyone watching this it's so important you take deep breaths and actually imagine the best place before falling asleep. I talk from experience, it literally changed the way I felt right after as well as how fast I recovered the second time around. Thank to all the doctors that take care of us and our bodies ❤
I recently had surgery to remove a hernia and intestinal blockage. I hadn't been put under anesthesia since the 1970s, and had almost forgotten how wonderful it is to just be totally out of it - no worries, cares, concerns. The surgery went really well and I had very little pain post op.
God bless all the anesthesiologists, surgeons and all those in the health care profession. They are an extremely talented group of people.
Good luck to you. Remember to keep good thoughts before having surgery.
@@chaskaabraxas5314 Everyone is different. I had the hernia removal plus an intestinal blockage repaired. I had a couple of days of pain, nothing major. after I got home (3 days in hospital) I only had weakness due to weight loss. Full recovery in around a month. No heavy lifting for at least 2 months. Even if you feel great, don't overdo it. BTW, I am 71 YO and healthy. I do Keto diet and exercise.
I too feel it’s a wonderful respite.
I’m glad I’m not the only one! It’s a wonderful feeling to just let go.
Why would marajuana cause your heat to race with anesthesia
In my humble opinion, I believe anesthesiologists are ROCKSTARS. The brains you need to have to be in this profession are something I could only dream of. They need to be able to put an infant to an adult to sleep with either general sedation or twilight sedation. I've had so many surgeries in my lifetime and I always LOVE when the anesthesiologists come in to talk to me. I must admit I have never been scared having surgery - just never have. I usually inundate them with questions because I'm so fascinated how it all works and let's face it, our lives are in their hands. So thank you for all the schooling, training and the many hours you have spent learning how to put us to sleep safely. :o)
One of those rockstar caused my dad many heart attack in one day and he came out with amnesia .😢
@@sunshinepatsoph4219 They aren't perfect. No one is.
You're talking like it's rocket science. It's mostly following a script, responding to outputs of monitors.
The training and education beforehand, that's another matter
All docs have to do the same amount of school and training. I would imagine nurse anesthesiologists also do a lot of school and training.
@@ernestchadwell9069 Of course, they are NOT perfect. But each time we go under, they have our very lives in their hands. That's where their training/schooling comes into play. Again, they certainly aren't perfect, but we have to put trust in them to have surgery.
I ALWAYS want to feel comfortable with the anesthesiologist, in some aspects they are the most important component in the operating room. The education it takes to become an anesthesiologist must be off the charts!!!
I've had many surgeries, and, in every case, I remember going into the operating room, talking a bit to the doctor and technicians, and then... waking up in recovery. I always wanted to experience "going under" but I just woke up with zero time delay. I have no fear of surgery because of this.
When I was 5 years old, I had to be put under general anaesthesia for surgery. The doctors and nurses held me down while forcing a gas mask over my face. They didn't let my mom come in with me. It was horrificly traumatic. I really wish I'd had you for my doctor.
I had a hernia repair when I was about the same age. I remember screaming and being held down when they had to use the gas mask on me. I came out crying and swatting the nurses away telling them to get the gas mask away. My mom was so mad when she found out what happened. They had the nerve to tell her I was making it up and probably just dreamt it! I know, and knew dang well it was not a dream.
Same experience here and I remember waking up screaming and I said I remembered a man. Stabbing my throat with a knife and I was inconsolable. I still remember it. I think I wasn’t fully sedated and was partially awake for surgery. They didn’t tell me what was being done just that I got to eat ice cream after. It was my tonsil’s so I believe I was aware. And to this day it takes more than normal amount of anesthesia and they have a hard time bringing me out. 🥺😭
@@stacyeandrew2 Happens with redheads. You redheaded?
@@Flint-Dibble-the-Don really? No I was strawberry blonde as a baby and now my hair is brown🥰
@@stacyeandrew2 really? Yes , redheads have a stronger tolerance to opioids and anesthesia. There are red hairs in strawberry blonds and brunettes. Just saying.
When I went in to hospital for my wisdom teeth taken out I was put under general anaesthetic, I have bronchiectasis (chronic lung disease) so as you can imagine I was quite anxious. The anaesthetist calmed me down though and he asked me what I was going to dream of when I was out for the count. I replied "Stefan Edberg the tennis player" but I ended up dreaming about the anaesthetist. When I came round I told the nurse and she replied "He is quite dishy". So funny!
Lol! 😂 Truth serum. 💗
I did the same thing 😂😂
That's Adorable. I Woke Up From Anesthesia Talking About How Pissed I Was About Politics & Politicians, ALL Of Them 😂😂😂
The Nurse Was So Funny, And She Just Agreed With Me. Then I Thanked The Nurse, She Was Jamaican, Beautiful, Flawless.
I just had a procedure done and the anesthesiologist was very good ! He had me take a few deep breath’s and as I watched the clock on the wall I was out in less then three minutes… woke up about an hour and a half later .. it was a great nap
Y'all went to a hospital for oral surgery? They do that in offices round here.
I had spent a full year in hospital in 2021 to 2022. I kept telling my family that the hospital had changed me but not in a good way. Thank you for verifying that ptsd is possible. I already had ptsd but the hospital stay became part of my ptsd.
It’s my belief that our souls almost completely detaches from the body while under. I’ve had 20 surgeries and this is my experience.
13 for me and I agree
I completely agree. I'm 100% certain my soul traveled to a cave in Tibet and a monk was about to hand me a brown bowl full of the mysteries of the universe. Then I was back in my body and sobbing that I wanted to go back to Tibet, I didn't want to be here. It was surreal.
If my soul detaches from my body, I’m not coming back to reclaim said body.
This happened to me while I was under I was up in the corner looking down at the nurse around me then my body zoomed back. Crazy but it was awesome!
This guy is awesome.
I was shot in the chest 3 times on Feb 10 and rushed into trauma surgery. They opened my left side just below my breast into my chest cavity. My lung had collapsed and I was bleeding into my chest cavity. I ended up having 55+ staples at that site. I had 3 chest tubes, 2 on the left, 1 on the right, 7 fractured ribs, and both scapula were broken. I still have a bullet in my back about 1 1/2" to the left of my spine. So it is still a very challenging healing process. I woke up in ICU with the intubation tube still in. My O2 sats started dropping again in ICU, so i was intubated a 2nd time. Thank God they knocked me out. They didn't knock me out either time they took the tubes out though. One chest tube on the left was kinked when they removed it, as well. I swear, I believe Drs are still using us as guinea pigs to see how much pain we can tolerate. I've been home, alone, since 2/28, and it has been a very slow and very painful recovery and I'm nowhere near being at even 50% recovered. If someone were to even slap my ribcage or torso on either side, especially the left, I would drop like a rock. Right underneath my breasts it feels like the chain off a chainsaw is there constantly as tight as it can be. I don't remember anything being under during surgery, just 100 people swarming me when we got to the hospital, taking and doing things to me, then going under just as the intubation tube was coming towards my face. Same thing the second time, went out just as it was coming towards my face. Don't remember anything else. When I left surgery, they had me at Critical Level 5 - which meant I could die at any time. I'm lucky to be alive by all accounts. It was my half-sister who shot me with a rifle from 10' feet away.
What a story... I'm happy you made it out. Have you had PTSD symptoms from that?
Wishing you all the very best ❤
Jesus Christ, glad you're still here
Wow, God has a plan for you! Gld you made it!
My mom had dementia, broke her hip then (of course) they operated to fix it. She was never the same after. Her neurologist said, after age 70, it can take up to a year to get out of the body. Hers made her delusional and seemed to worsen her dementia. Broke my heart to see.
So sorry. Thanks for sharing!
My moms 2 friends went under anesthesia and shortly there after that got dementia.....
The carnivore diet is supposed to be good for dementia patients. Possibly keto also, but I can’t speak to that.
They gave her to much.
We need a safer way to sedate people.
Massive respect for your bedside manner. That also makes a huge difference in anxiety response. I've def dealt with both ends of that.
Me too
I've been "under" a few times now. This most recent time I was having a hysterectomy that I fought for for years.
I was anxious and scared expecting the worst with post op pain and nausea. Not to mention I'm overweight and virtually naked in a bright room full of strangers.
But my dr was there, and she was my super hero along with the nicest woman ever whom was my nurse? She could see I was scared. She held my hand and told me what was happening and to just look at her. I was literally crying holding her hand while she talked to me and I was out before I knew what was happening.
I appreciate how fast they knocked me out.
I woke up a little slow, no complications, no pain or nausea.
I'm so grateful for them and how quickly my recovery was.
Glad to find your channel! I’m a RN/NP & have worked in OR’s. So many thing are never explained to the patient in layman terms. Then they come home & call me cause they have no idea what the MD said. I’ve been thinking about doing a similar channel from a nursing perspective! I’ve never been nervous of surgical procedures but the things the MD’s say about you after your under is my biggest concerns.
Yes, PLEASE share your experiences. RNs have valuable insight. I’ve “heard” MDs say things while I was, “under”. It’s not helpful for healing. 💗
@@BelleOfAmherst I was in a ER psych facility and heard them talking about what was in my chart and why I was there and I signed myself out the next day 😢
@@Teriyaki-vj8ny That must have hurt immensely if you decided to leave. So much for reaching out for support! I don’t understand why people go into the field to help those who are suffering in any way, only to talk about them unprofessionally. I hope you were able to find a decent therapist to help you. 💗
@@BelleOfAmherst Thank you for your kindness 💗 That happened 23yrs ago and it's been a long road but I'm doing well now. I'm on disability and that has saved life so I can work on Healing and hopefully leave a better legacy for my grandchildren. ❤️
I had a surgeon threaten me once bc I informed the patient’s family that they had a rough time extubating her. As her primary care nurse it was my job to make sure she had this information in case she had another general anesthesia surgery. Why hide that??
When I had a colonoscopy a few years ago, I had an amazing anesthesiologist! He was looking at the monitors and my arms (beforehand) and he told me so much about what my body was telling him. The doctor was delayed a few minutes so he kept me entertained. All interesting info. I looked into what he told me and he was spot on about everything. Anesthesiologists 💜💜💜💜💜
I am so happy to hear about your positive, and empowering experience! That's really wonderful to hear 😊
I stopped breathing under mine , the nurse said “ it’s not like you’re over weight “ they broke my front teeth getting the breathing tube down my throat
@@juleneyoung5053 I'm so sorry to hear you had that experience, otherwise you were safe?
They perforated my colon in 3 places because I was "combative" under anesthesia. I'm a female 5ft and 97lbs and medicated, how strong could I have been? LOL. And why would they advance the scope in that situation? I went into surgery shortly after and a few months after that I had emergency surgery to remove the entire colon and rectum. The plus side, no more colonoscopies for me. No more wreck'n my rectum!
My Dr dud a great job during my coloniscopues every time. Twighlight sleep I believe cause I remember looking at the TV saw my colon and went back to sleep. It was so easy..of course it made me comfortable
I woke up twice during a surgery ( same surgery) and could hear them talking about their vacation. I felt excruciating pain but unable to move or tell them. I could hear the heart monitor speed up and they said I was waking up and then I was out again. I later became a nurse and at 68 am quite nervous about needing hospitalization based on some of the things I saw.
If you ever need to again, I have narcolepsy and was terrified I'd wake up but not be able to move or tell them (cataplexy and sleep paralysis are very common with narcolepsy and we go straight to REM sleep rather than deep sleep). We discussed it beforehand and they ensured I had enough local anaesthetic (appendectomy) and I had a very pleasant dream throughout. I went in calm and woke up easily and calm.
Oh gosh! One of the other famous UA-cam doctors on here talked about that. It sounds horrifying. Definitely tell them in the future if you can. ❤
There’s a movie about that. Can’t remember the name but that became my biggest fear ever. I’m sorry that happened to you.
My spinal tap for my c section didn't work, I could feel the pulling and cutting, it was so painful and scary. I couldn't verbalize what was wrong, it felt like a dream I couldn't scream in. I am very fearful of ever needing anesthesia again.
I started waking up when I was having a lithotripsy was so painful I was grunting and they kept saying don’t move don’t move … and finally out
I am a Retired R.N. with Many, many Years of Experience. Dr., I Appreciate You taking the time to Explaining how Anesthesia affects all Patient's vital signs, in a very interesting and inspiring manner!
Also, applying the EKG and Pulse Ox. to Yourself, was very creative! You have a Wonderful, Welcoming and Encouraging "Bedside Manner"
Thankyou for this Great Video! 🙂
This was fascinating! I’ve had so many surgeries and all levels of sedation. I’ve always been scared that I’d blurt out something that’s completely inappropriate and/or embarrassing. Or my deepest, darkest secret(s)! Yikes.😳
Thank you for the kind comments! I hope that you feel more empowered to advocate for yourself if you ever need surgery again with everything that you learned
I did that at least once. I had been instructed years ago to have someone with me in case I talked. I had a security clearance.
It's strange , I once played dear Abby under it ..yeah I agreed with the doctor and nurse , both female , while under..I could hear , murder but not wake entirely.. uncomfortable. It's a common belief not to trust guys..lol. I'm not sure how we joined forces about that..couldn't tell you today what ..
I remember prattling on about something under sedation for a flexible sigmoidoscopy, and the doctor and anesthesiologist entertained my ideas about…whatever it was, good-naturedly. I still worry occasionally about what I said, but I’m sure they’ve heard everything!
Make sure to say “no Versed”. That is a drug that is conscious sedation. You can’t remember anything, including what you say. I’m not a nervous person for surgery, so I want to be aware until they put me under. You have to decide.
My heart rate drops into the low 30’s when I’m under anesthesia. They couldn’t finish my heart cath to get to the problem, they had no choice but to wake me up before they finished. They have it written in my record “allergic to propofol”. The next time I needed surgery, they used fentanyl mixed with 2 other drugs and I woke up in the middle of my operating room experience. That was TERRIFYING! I’m resolved to refuse surgery going forward until they find a solution. I have no other choice. I feel I will die under anesthesia eventually.
Exactly I've been there too before! 😢
Same here! It's not happening!
So you have bradycardia? My hubby has this!
I fear this, too. I woke up in surgery once, and they had difficulty bringing my son back around after a lengthy hernia repair. It terrifies me! I lost my grandfather just after surgery…they said it was successful, then he bled out. I’m working hard to trust that doctors are here to help me survive so I don’t put off necessary surgery again. I have an inoperable chronic uterine infection because I put it off and now there is too much scar tissue. I was mistakenly told I had “all the time in the world” to make the decision, though. They didn’t know about the extent of the scarring until they went in. Hope and healing to you! ❤
@@sciencenotstigma9534 I'm so sorry you were misled. I feel like doctors depending on the region of the country, will lie to women about gynecological health because they are always trying to persuade uterus owners against getting rid of it. (Unless you have some sort of criminal history or disability. Then they can get all eugenics happy with sterilizing people.) Then it ends up hurting us if it as necessary.
As a burn survivor (40% of body) I have had many many surgeries so I found this very interesting but must say I hoping you would have touched more on what you see/hear from patients when they are out. I've had so many surgeries that I actually look forward to the "Shot of the good stuff" as I like to call it right before I go out. Lol Have to find the good in the bad.
I had surgery last November my gall bladder was removed. I asked the Doc's if they could play some music. I asked them to play some Rush, so I went out to Limelight. It was so cool!
@@melissazoubek6275 I've had mine out over 20 years ago, and the next day had some breathing problems. But after a couple of hours it subsidised..i used to have quite severe asthma, but fortunately it calmed down...in Western Australia.
It is the best rest ever!!
Had my tonsils out in 1957. They used ether. Wherever I went to I tried for years to find that place again. My body has been so abused over the years by me and the type of living where I manage to hurt myself more often than not, it's amazing I'm alive. I had a stroke almost ten years ago. Modern medicine is so awesome. I'm almost 71 and have slowed down some but still work on my hotrods and grow my garden each year.
As an Ehler's Danlos patient, my experiences with anesthesia are very unpredictable (especial with locals of the "caine" variety) and my greatest challenge is in getting doctors to LISTEN and behave accordingly. They also don't take my allergies to Opioids seriously and have given me cardiac events from anaphylaxis, I live in terror of ever having anesthesia again.
If only all physicians listen to their patients to build trust, meeting them where they’re at, rather than “knowing it all”. Life-saving! 💗
@Trash Panda- So glad you commented and sorry about your EDS! May I please ask WHAT TYPE of Physician diagnosed you? My niece is having a terrible time in Chicago, with getting MULTIPLE Dr’s too take her seriously! Stay well ✌🏼and thank you!
Me too, I have many allergies to drugs ever since an allergic reaction to a flu shot in 2011 nearly killed me. I'm terrified of any surgery, will not do any ever, oh well. Some doctors don't take it seriously others do. I have Mast cell Activation Disorder since the allergic reaction to the flu shot.
Ditto, very difficult to persuade some to give effective pain control.
@@hollywarehouse4606 Hi. I have EDS also and it is difficult to find drs who will listen. I see a cardiac heart specialist which is called electro physiologist, a rheumatologist, and a orthopedist. My experience the electrophysiologist and the rheumatologist are the ones who have taken me most seriously. Orthopedics are a little more difficult to find somebody who’s willing to not be a know it all. And the most important thing I do for myself is seeing a counselor because of not only just the organic depression with EDS but all of those things that we work so hard to overcome because of poor treatment from doctors that cause emotional stress along with the things that you grieve that you can no longer do. I am so thankful that your niece has you in her life it’s so hard for family members to understand.
I have had several joint feplacement surgeries. I have always visited a priest before hand and had the healing rite administered. I pray before each surgery and feel absolutely calm, even happy when I'm being prepped. I believe feeling secure in God's hands helps me stay calm. I have surprised doctors and nurses with how fast I recover and with the minimal amount of pain killers I need.
supremely based Sharon!
I'm a woman of faith as well. I totally believe in the power of prayer.
Me too unfortunately not everything has gone successfully...
This is my first time to this channel, and I have to say I wish all doctors were this friendly, passionate, and humble. I am excited to watch and learn more. Fascinating information, and wonderfully presented.
It’s interesting you mention anesthesia PTSD. I never knew there was such a thing. I’ve had 7 ortho surgeries over the past 6 years and the first person you usually meet once on the prep table is the anesthesiologist. It’s been my experience that they come and introduce themselves, put their hand 🤚 on top of yours as they calmly explain how they’re going to care of you and all will be well. Well this 3rd or 4th surgery I was nervously waiting for the normal routine but the anesthesiologist never came. So they roll me into the operating “theatre” as they call it, all the nurses and 1st year residents were there setting up, the only people we were waiting for was the anesthesiologist and my surgeon. Moments later this guy walks in, tall well built blonde haired ‘dude’ (I hate the word ‘dude’ or even being called ‘dude’ but in this case the guy was in fact a ‘dude!’) and his entire face was literally blood red, his eyes were on fire 🔥 red and there was no smile nor any signs of ‘welcome’ in his comportment at all. I’m starring in horror at this ‘dude’ wondering who the heck he was. It wasn’t my surgeon, I know him well…I thought maybe a patient accidentally walked into the wrong room or God knows what. Turns out it was the anesthesiologist! He sits down and starts going over my med records and medication list (something you do WELL BEFORE you ever get into the operating room all plugged in waiting to go) and I just couldn’t contain myself. I said, “are you alright…you don’t look well at all!?” I turn to the others in the room and said this guy is stoned…do you see this? Everyone froze and the room went totally silent, until…Dr dude goes off on me. “Who’s the drug addict here he says…you’re the one on Norco, yada yada” as he goes over my list of meds. I LOST IT! I shouted back, “YOU ARE NOT WORKING ON ME, NO NO NO!” The nurses then started trying to calm me down, everyone was scurrying around nervously while Dr dude and I verbally went at it! In the midst of all this commotion I just happened to notice the resident only because he was the only other man in the room. He was standing quietly still with his head bowed humbly down as if in despair. Anyways, only because my surgeon, who hadn’t arrived yet, and after 4 previous surgeries with me, as a favor scheduled me the first in his mornings line up I didn’t want to ruin his day by causing anymore problems, even though deep inside I was hoping he’d walk in and read the ‘dude’ the riot act and punch him out, I relented. Long story short, I’ve been banned from that hospital because of the incident (I guess I did threaten to beat the sh#t out of the guy) even oddly enough after the surgery the resident did come into my recovery room and apologized profusely and validated my claim, telling be about Dr dudes history at the hospital.
So, that’s my anesthesiology PTSD story! :)
So everyone knew his history and how dangerous his practicing was. Yet he was still employed.
@@rosiej9231 All i can think is he had some seniority (or whatever they call it in medicine) and couldn't do anything about it.
In Australia we had an anaethetist addicted to Cocaine & partied night befor with 2 working girls. One died, he went to work & police went & arrested him & he went to prison. Not the only one, they have access to top grade narcotics.
Always follow your gut instinct. Asking to have your surgery rescheduled would have been safer for you, and you’d have retained your right to be treated at this hospital.
@@DrAvrilSix there's a lot to the story i didn't mention, but you're 100% right. After i gave in, he had to do a lower body block, and as he's sticking the needle in my lower back, he'd stick it in and my leg would kick... He'd try again and I'd have burning pain in my foot. He's doing this over and over while the nurse (and I'll never forget it) was hugging me from the front to keep me from moving and i believe also to comfort. I watched her eyes look past me at him and she looked disgusted. Then i started freaking that he was poking me on purpose. I dream to this day about jumping off the table, needles it's ripping out of my body and beating the crap out of him ... Then i realized I'd be fully mashed naked fighting in front of everyone lol.
You just gave me more to worry about going into surgery. Thanks I didn't realize surgery was that dangerous. Catching on fire was never even considered.
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I am in tears after laughing so hard. Watching him explain the tube catching fire with such friendliness bwahhahahahah. I was completely unaware of this. I am feeling so mucho calmer now 😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Yes, I could have done without the catching on fire part 😳
I’m a newcomer to your channel & I Love it! These Live Chats (well, I missed this one but caught one tonight) are AWESOME and it’s so nice to give of your time this way. Thank You!
As a person who has had so many operations and has constantly been told I am one of those “complicated procedure” patients- it is so refreshing to have this video to reassure myself and my family of what does and could happen during an operation due to my past medical history and how prepared I have made myself before hand. I think all family members need to see something like this before their loved one has surgery so they can’t blame the doctor for issues arising around a patient’s non/ compliance and they are able to ask the questions they wanted to know but didn’t even know about or how to ask. Thank you very much Doctor- you certainly have put my mind at rest with this insightful, informative video. I used to say Anaesthiologists don’t have any people skills and have to work with unconscious patients - but after watching your live stream, I am so wrong !!!
Watching your videos weeks leading up to my surgery really helped me!!! I’m a fainter in medical procedures but my surgery day I had zero anxiety!!
Fascinating! In sedation dentistry, my dentist validated how childhood SA & oral triggers caused severe CPTSD reaction. In therapy 3x/wk for 8+ years to heal. 💗
So glad you were able to get some healing 🥺🙏💖
@@lisanelke9726 Thank you. I’m not quite there but still working diligently. 💗
@@BelleOfAmherst That's great because it does take work and often the process isn't quick, unfortunately. My therapist of 26 years is retiring and I'm beside myself 😭 But the work is worth it! I pray for your continued healing and success 🙏💖
@@lisanelke9726 Oh my goodness! I am so sorry. My therapist is getting on in years too. I dread the day he announces he’s retiring. It took so long to find him & to process memories. Will you try to find a new therapist or go it alone from this point? 💔😭
@@BelleOfAmherst I couldn't go it alone at this point due to personality disorders that need support and maintenance. Plus I will be devastated after my therapist leaves and will need to talk to someone. I empathize with your dread of losing your therapist 😞😞 I do believe that God will provide the best therapist though for both of us at the right time. Finding a good therapist is hard but not impossible. I saw another therapist at the same practice as my current one before now and both men were and are fantastic for working with women who have been sexually abused during childhood and adulthood. It's amazing and profoundly sad that we pay for decades for someone's evil abuse 😭💖🙏
Thank you for showing this! I've had a high HR for ages that I suspect is from years of dealing with pain issues. I had lumbar surgery last year and cervical surgery in January this year and feel fantastic for the first time in sooo long! I'm hoping that I can get my HR down permanently as I continue to heal and regain function. I really appreciate your videos 😊
I have malignant hyperthermia in my direct family. Anesthesiologists are my best friends during surgery. I appreciate you guys so much.
I had an out-of-body experience under general anesthesia during a wisdom tooth extraction. I was peering down at my body from what seemed to be the air vent located on the ceiling & saw the surgeon, assistants working on me.
Me too! Exactly as you said ,looking down on the procedure. Kind o' spooky ... 😮
I have them weekly for my oldest of memories as a toddler.
Me to but it was nitrous oxide
Your claim is not unheard of. Next time look around on top of the cabinets. They may have left a little something like a message or a small toy for you to discover, Proving your claim.
I have out of body experiences too! I talked to the surgeon when I was under. I described what he was doing,including the stitches on my cornea. He said I couldn't see that. I kept talking until he asked the anesthesiologist to put me under. 3 surgeries with him and I had out of body experiences each tme and talked during. I was very aware.
A complication during my csection lead to me being awake for the life saving procedure I needed. Hearing the dr and anesthesiologist communicate back and forth, worst thing ever! I could only of wished for someone like you in that moment!
What did they say?
I love this. I worked PACU for 35 years and still find it fascinating. It is good for the public to learn about what goes on in this murky corner of the world. Thank you.
I do have medical PTSD! No one as ever talked about this. I so appreciate you and happy I found you!
Yes, what a wonderful man he is. I'm glad this popped up. I've spent two days watching his videos. As I'm due for surgery but have second thoughts.
Man I smoked so much weed before my prolapse surgery. I was petrified. But that was the best sleep of my life. All I remember is telling the anesthesiologist "I'm a huge pothead, please don't let me die." LMAO Surgery is so intense.
Scared a poor nurse at my hospital during my op. Lol she asked if she could watch and our anesthesiologist agreed. I had forgotten to mention to her that I suffer from svt and I have narcotic tolerance because of use for chronic pain. But from what she told me she was scared I was dead because my body reacted pretty badly. They had to stop after 45 minutes because my heart rate and blood pressure were all over the map. It's great that you're putting videos out like this for those who are scared of surgery, regardless of which side you're on. Thank you ❤
Thanks. I love this. I’m going under for the 28th time. I’m more anxious than ever. This is comforting:
You’d think I’d be more relaxed after so many surgical procedures. I just get more panicky.
You came up on my home page today and I decided to watch because of the title. This was fascinating and you have a great delivery. Thanks!
as someone who gets extreme anxiety in a hospital this video helped me feel more calm and more like i know what's going on, thank you so much ❤️a couple months ago i went to the hospital several times feeling like i was dying but it was just extreme anxiety.. i kept focusing on the machine getting nervous about things like my heart rate and oxygen thinking something is really wrong with me, i keep getting dizzy because i hyper ventilated, which they explained to me doesn't always mean breathing fast. i don't know where that anxiety came from but it was debilitating... i stayed up several nights thinking i was going to die like my heart is going to stop, all these terrible things.! i can't even explain how scary, hopeless, and alone i felt.. sorry for venting her but, just know this video helped give reassurance to people like me!
That sounds like panic attacks. They are terrifying! The first time I had one, I thought I was having a stroke even though I was in my 20s. If you’re still having panic attacks or extreme anxiety, I hope you’re able to see a doctor or therapist about it. For me, I tried therapy and medication and medication is the only thing that helped me get back to normal.
Knowledge is power.
Being out in nature, sound bathing. No music! Go sit in a park, watch the birds flutter! Buy a pair of binoculars! Watch UA-cam vids of birds on a charcuterie board filled with nuts & fruits! It is Soo soothing, the quietude. Our brains are frying from all the 24/7 horror story info bombs! Not natural to know what's going on in every knook & cranny of world! Our ancestors knew what was happening in their little towns or village! Join a secular prayer group, etc💙
@@kittysassafras aww thank you so much for the comment❤️i too think it was a bunch of anxiety attacks.. it's so much more terrifying than i can explain. it's not my first, i had another one once when i was younger, it's so terrifying that it's hard to understand without actually having one! I'm so sorry you had to go through it and hopefully don't still.. it makes you feel like you will die and it feels so real, it's so scary. thankfully I'm not having them now, it's the second time i had that. well it was more than once actually, each night for a week straight i had it but thankfully it went away after, it was so stressful!
Paramedic/psychedelic therapy provider here. It's my first time seeing you, but I suspect you'll be one I very much like. Keep up the good work. We do have much more power over our healing than most realize.
I never knew xo. LEARNING
I’ve had 14 dual osteotomy surgeries on my legs throughout my 36 year lifetime.
So I am no stranger to “going under” for very long periods of time…and I am finding all of this really fascinating!
Slightly terrifying.
But fascinating!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and helping to demystify what happens to us, once the “lights go out” in the OR! ❤
I had femoral osteotomy on both legs. Two separate surgeries, around 6 months total no weight bearing. So miserable. 14 is a lot! You're strong.
This is the first time I have seen a video. I am a health care professional, and I really loved your explanations!! I have also been having a few procedures done, so I appreciate the time you spend to educate everyone! Looking forward to more videos
Thank you; knowledge is the key to understanding things one does not know
First video I've seen of yours - fantastic demo and you are a great teacher.
Second this comment! What an excellent teacher, demonstrating for us, explaining. So helpful. 💗
What a genuine, exceptionally kind person you are! You clearly love communicating and teaching! ❤
I had a awareness surgery, meaning l was given anesthesia but l was aware of everything. 30 yrs. Ago. Still afraid but watching your video 's has been helpful. Thank you so much!!
When I was delivering my son got hiccups in the birth canal and the heart monitor picked it up. It was beautiful.
This is very interesting and informative. I've dealt with so much anxiety since I was a kid and I still struggle with it. I will try some of these breathing techniques to help.
I appreciate your video and I appreciate you bringing up the ptsd of hearing and seeing the monitor. I was with my beloved father the last week of his life in the icu. I sat there for many hours hearing the beeps and watching the lines go up and down, etc. I was so heartbroken after he died and still am. I miss him dearly. Anyway, after he died I couldn’t stand those monitors. I saw them in my sleep. Since his death I’ve been with a few family members after surgery and I can’t stand the machine. They make me tear up thinking of that last week with my dad. I just thought it was me.
That makes a lot of sense. I actually came to in the middle of a c- section 31 years ago. I Couldn’t yell I couldn’t open my eyes. I was in so much pain. I could hear some talking and I Kept trying to yell but nothing and then Bam the next thing I remember waking up in recovery. That freaked me out. I was so scared when I had another surgery a couple years ago. I told the anesthesiologist about my experience.
Don't feel bad. These guys are rare they do drugs to fit more people in, and of course, things go wrong, and they blame the patient. Stand up for yourself. No one else will. I had my Dr say, "Knock her out so I can get this in" I ended up in the ICU for 5 weeks due to a botched C section.
@@katecourt4242 many operations go bad ,a family member had to have his leg removed...his wife and daughter met with the surgeon and the dr was crying..they didn't sue for botched up operation.
You’re awesome! And it doesn’t hurt that you are easy on the eyes!
I’m a Psychiatric NP and appreciate how you are able to explain complex mental health concepts in a easy to understand conversation.
Medicine is an art
Lol what a great smile eh?
Yes his entire being is so warm
Down boy
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@@knowthycell 😂
Thank you, great video. I’ve had 3 surgeries to address various joint problems and during the last one, I woke up. My surgeon later denied it but I had flashbacks and unusual bruising on my face and an unusual amount of throat discomfort (for a hip surgery). Prior to being rolled in, the anesthesiologist was unable to properly place the iv. I felt that I had no recourse and that was the most frustrating and awful thing about the experience.
Great video! I just had my spinal surgery two days ago. Still recovering. Thank you so very much for making this channel!
-Kevin
Wow you are amazing and that of all the things I’ve learned and could say to you the one thing I could add is that I learned how important your mental state is before you go into surgery what the outcome of that surgery will be ironically we do have control over positive outcomes and it is not just in the super smart fantastic anesthesiologist hands but thank God you know what you’re doing and most of them do. Great video
Interesting about ENT coordination to prevent fires. Glad I didn’t know about the increased risk of airway burns before I underwent my 6hr neck exploration/parathyroidectomy! Anticipating a deep dive throughout the neck and upper chest from a neck incision is daunting enough as it is. 😳
TY for demonstrating efficacy of 4-7-8 breathing on a panic attack. Cheers to creating new neural pathways! 💗
Love your time in educating all of us. Thank You❤
You are a good teacher and seems like you enjoy your work. Thank you.
I've learned a lot about anathesia from you!!! Thank god I didn't know those things were in my mouth and throat!!!
The worst experience i had during surgery was still being awake after anesthesia. Haven't had a surgery since.
Thanks for honesty: saying you do not comprehend everything
A couple of years ago I had chosen to have robotic surgery for a total abdominal hysterectomy because it was the latest advanced treatment. Prior to this surgery I watched a you tube video showing the pros and cons of robotic surgery and this was a better option. The anesthesia team had doctors in training and asked alot of questions about my health which helps reduce my anxiety and helped me to be certain to review any potential issues. I do think it helped me to recover from the anesthesia without complications. What a an interesting video and this would be a very interesting cue class. Thank you for this enlightening video.
Tbf it was the anaesthesiologist who noticed I was going into a panic attack just before surgery for my burst appendix.. He helped me calm down in a really compassionate and understanding way. They did figure out while I was under that I have a “sensitive heart” and apparently it was quite intense for them.
The last thing I remember on the operating table was that something was put over my nose and mouth and I could not breathe very well. I asked "Am I supposed to be able to breathe?" And someone giggled and said "sorry, I forgot to turn it on". I was too far gone to worry then but I still think about it now, years later.
I remember absolutely everything from my last knee replacement. I had to be kept awake, as general anesthesia is a problem for me with low blood pressure. They gave me an amnesiac and the anesthesiologist was awesome. He had done two previous surgeries with me. Anyway, I remembered everything. He came and saw me post op and when I told him I remembered he asked me a couple of questions and confirmed that I did indeed remember everything. No pain, but knee replacement is kind of brutal. I ended up having nightmares about it for years. I recently had to have major shoulder surgery and was terrified. Same anaesthesiologist, awesome guy. He kept me safe and I was able to go under general this time. If I hadn’t known and been so comfortable with the surgeon and anaesthesiologist, not sure how I would have handled it. Good doctors listen to your fears and do their best to make you feel safe and keep you safe. Grateful for a good surgical team.
You have awesome bedside manner. I feel validated just listening to you. It gives me faith that there are good doctors out there. I hope I find one one day. Thank you for the video! 😊
I’m in the addiction recovery field, and would like to hear more about the interaction between methamphetamine (and other drugs of addiction) and anesthesia. I know many clients who do not disclose their drug use because of fear of stigma. I’m in long term recovery myself, and have a doctor who is extremely supportive, and had another few who made insensitive comments which hurt more than they knew. I’m happy to be a part of the (mental) health care team for those in early recovery, today. Education and communication across disciplines does make a difference! Do you find you are usually able to tell if patients are under the influence before there is a serious event as a result of anasthesia? I’ve had clients go in high and not say anything because they are afraid the surgery will be canceled.
I’m in recovery myself, I’m on a methadone maintenance program and I’ve always wondered whether being on methadone - a strong opioid as you know - would affect if for some reason I found myself on the operating table (and I am having a wisdom tooth out in a few weeks, but it should be routine… I guess?)
@@chrislawuk don't be afraid to tell the Surgical Assistant during your pre-op! We need to know these things so our anesthesiologist mixes the medication properly. We're not there to judge you - we want you to have a safe procedure & recovery.... the last thing we want is you coding while extracting 3rd molars because you failed to disclose you're on a methadone maintenance program.
I've taken methadone myself after being in the hospital bc of a mva. 8 wks of constant IV pain medication & you're sent home with methadone.... I had to wean myself off. I understand where you're coming from but I've worked in Oral Surgery & nobody is judging you, but we DO NEED to know if you're currently taking anything whether it's Tylenol or methadone.
True story: my aunt didn't disclose she was severely allergic to shell fish (anaphylaxis severe) she was having an exploratory surgery for breast cancer & the dye they used contained shell fish. She started coding so they had to stop the surgery. My mom was allergic to morphine & didn't say anything... another case of anaphylaxis on the table which required intubation & the ICU. For the love Christ, tell us if you're allergic to anything, even latex & tell us what meds your taking....we're not going to judge you - we want you to live.
@@chrislawukI would declare the methadone use to your practitioner. Make it clear whether or not you'll need additional pain relief.
@@CC-xn5xi Right of course - I don't go near a medical provider without making them aware of the meds I'm on. But what if there was an emergency, and I wasn't conscious or otherwise able to tell them? One would like to think the recordkeeping would help but I can certainly imagine scenarios where there wouldn't be time for that (or the records would be incomplete, which I've seen more often than not actually).
Don't mind me, just catastrophising about highly unlikely future scenarios as usual ;)
@@chrislawuk Hi Chris! I've been in methadone treatment for a decade now, and in that time have had a number of surgeries. I've been under general anesthesia and localized/sedation at different points with no problems. Obviously everyone knows about everything I take--it IS just the slightest bit relevant--and it's never been a problem for anyone. Obviously we discuss it beforehand and try to use the lowest amount of medication possible, but I have yet to encounter a situation in which I wasn't quite confident with the people caring for me.
One suggestion, get a good medical alert bracelet. With the numerous issues I have, I use one called MyID, and I am essentially a walking commercial for them. Mine is a silicone bracelet with several ways of accessing my info: a website with a user ID that emergency pros can pull up, an 800 number, and a scannable QR code. I worry about an urgent situation like a car wreck and not being given enough pain medicine or sedation, after having experienced similar situations when I was using. The band I have has several ways that someone who needs to can access all my doctors' information, all my conditions, every medicine I take, the doses, the times of day, my allergies, my med history and recent procedures, my living will, and the contact info for the person who holds my POA...it has room for ALL of it, which is great.
Here's a link: www.getmyid.com/
Anyway, I think I've had 8-10 surgeries, all of which have gone beautifully. I think we've avoided benzodiazapenes specifically, but otherwise the only other concession to my methadone treatment has been when getting dental work done: my oral surgeon hadn't had any experience with sedating methadone patients and was a bit nervous, so we opted for nitrous instead of general anesthesia. I was just fine, but I am also NOT afraid of the dentist like so many people are, and that was a factor. I'm sure if I had insisted he would have helped me find someone else who could help.
If you have any specific questions, ask away and if I don't know the answer someone else might! ☺️
When i was overweight i panicked every time I had surgery. I lost almost 6 stone. Ive had 3 surgeries since and went to sleep calm so of course woke up very calm too. You dont realise what a big difference it makes.
Thank you for bringing caring and compassion to this profession.
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What a nice guy! Your information is very interesting. I am going under GA again in a couple of months for a colonoscopy. I'm already a veteran at GA as I've had cholecystectomy, bilateral salpingectomy and left oophorectomy plus I've had three endoscopies, two previous colonoscopies. I have complete faith in the anaesthetists here (we call them anaesthestists in Australia) and know at least one of them reasonably well. Pretty comfortable about it all and I am very fit and healthy at 52 years young, though I've had these procedures. Love your work Dr Kaveh!
Thank you for these great videos. I’m having a colon resection tomorrow and have been having some anxiety. I’m a health care professional by trade so having more information about what to expect is helping me not to worry. I completely trust my surgeon.
Hope your surgery went well.
@@TheAmazingAngel80 thanks so much!I am finally home! Everything went well.. now I have to work on my recovery
Going under is one of my biggest fears second only to being buried alive. When I had my colonoscopy I did it without any anesthesia.
I've had Crps for over a decade. It's refreshing to hear someone talk about it. Thanks for sharing your knowledge
What is CRPS?
Thanks doc I am a previous Stanford. Patient dual organ transplant. like no other doctors love you guys
My grandmothers deep conciousness admitted to another pregnancy prior to marrying my grandfather, because she was told by the 3 known about daughters that they were all there, but she kept getting frustrated and saying there's 4 when she was coming off of properfal after a procedure. We ended up reconnecting with that abopted daughter a couple years later and told her the story about her hospital stay and how it put us all on alert that there could be more, and it was true! Interesting you mention the burning feeling because she also felt like she was on fire or the hospital was burning down when she was under.
Maybe I am the only one but I didn't understand anything..."because she was told by the 3 known about daughters that they were all there" makes no sense to me. 😕
@@ElaAusDemTal the grandmother had given up her first child for adoption and said it years later after a procedure when she was waking up from anesthesia.
That's what I'm thinking anyway
I wished i hadn't heard that bit about on fire, but he did say it's rare but i wouldn't like to be that rare person
Thanks for talking about how drug use interacts with the anesthesia the anesthesiolist gives you. I've always wondered about this with drug use being so widespread these days. I'm a vet tech and monitor cats and dogs, so usually they arent big meth users. Its very interesting to learn about the same things from a human medicine perspective.
P.S. You did just give me PTSD with the EKG beeps- made me feel like i was at work still
I love learning about medicine, watching surgeries from start to finish, autopsies, learning how amazing the human body is. Wow. I learned a lot today. Thank you. It gives me knowledge and a tip on how to cope with major anxiety. And I have more control over my health than I think. Appreciate you.
Thank you, I’m sure I have medical PTSD. Nice validation.
This is really cool. I have had lots of surgery (and most recently thoracic surgery for a lung lobectomy) and always wondered a lot about anesthesia issues. I also learned recently (from my anesthesiologist) that kids actually need more anesthesia than adults do.
I remember blurting out some crazy stuff. I remember when I had a C-section and they were millimeters off on my Duramorph. My diaphragm was numb and I couldn't feel myself breathing! It was absolutely terrifying but the anesthesiologist was so sorry and very sweet.
I had shoulder surgery a few months ago. They put a nerve block in. It felt like my left lung wasn’t working. Like a small child was sitting on my left breast. They said it was normal. I felt like I couldn’t catch my breath. By the time surgery was over that feeling had passed luckily.
@Raimey Ewens I really dislike the fact they didn't try to relieve your issue in some way. Just saying you'll be OK isn't ok!
Positive story time. Feels, not medical:
I remember starting to tell a joke to the team.. Halfway through, me already laughing, about 10 vodka shots seemed to kick in at once.. amazing stuff.. Loved it, relaxed, smiled, still laughing, trying to telling me joke.. Then I was out.
And that's the same state I woken up in, apparently. I remember being really nice and loving and to everybody, the team later told me, they've never had someone go under and wake up this friendly and happy.. 😆😂 made my day 💁♀️
For your peace of mind, I recommend these states: happiest, relaxation, connection, expectation of positive outcome, trust (in the universe /G'd/ whatever you call it and what makes you feel good & safe)... I made a connection with the anesthesiologist and felt taken care of and I loved with all my heart.
All is well.
See, if you are anxious, this is how it can go, too. I was anxious too, btw! At first. I told them and asked them to walk me trough the steps of what they were about to do. That calmed me down. THEN I told the joke. Key is, taking steps to make yourself feel better & relax.
Anyway, take care, guys. Wishing you all the peace, health, love, help and luck that's out there. 😉
Big hug!
(and a big thank-you to all the professionals taking care of people! 🙏❤️)
I had anesthesia once. When I came to, I was so happy to be alive and see that everything had gone well( foot was still there). I remember breathing really well with zero congestion. It was a good experience for me. I also remember thinking that it was the best nap ever, just too short.
Wish I saw this a few years ago when I had several surgeries! When I had my knees replaced the 1st one I was under anaesthetic the 2nd had an epidural and some sort of meds that made me forget the surgery, I remember going in and hearing then hammer away but after that nothing! Also wish our doctors were as understanding and helpful as you are! I have fibromyalgia chronic pain and osteoarthritis and our doctors don't take you seriously. Took years of me going back and back with my knees they finally decided to xray them, only then they took me seriously as they'd got that bad they were bone on bone. So finally got referred to a surgeon and got new knees! Very interesting hearing how our bodies react and what they use for general anaesthetic.
This was brilliant thank you learning more
Thank you Dr for doing these videos. I’m learning more each time and I appreciate your time. 👍
This video got recommended to me and I had no idea how much I needed it. I had a bad surgery experience and had severe issues with my heart after waking up. The nurse as I woke up looked horrified and told me my heart was going all over the place. Ended up in the ER a week later with severe heart racing. They said it was likely a bad reaction from the anesthesia overall. I have no idea what really happened to cause it.
Had a good little cry right before you mentioned medical PTSD. Feeling much better now, so thank you.
I learnt a lot thank you🙌❤️🙏