Nervous about upcoming surgery :(

I used to work in a busy hospital. For 8 years, to be exact. I've seen some crazy shit, especially since I worked the ER. I wasn't a nurse or anything, just support staff, but support staff are the eyes and ears of a hospital. Anyways, I have some surgery coming up and I'm really nervous about it. I have an awesome anesthesiologist and a great surgeon that I hand-picked, but I'm still scared shitless. I've never been put completely under before. The most I've had with anesthesia was conscious sedation (fentanyl+midazolam+nitrous) for wisdom teeth. I'm worried about all of this because I'm worried about the meds that I'm prescribed interacting with the anesthetic, especially my bupe. I'm afraid the bupe is going to have a major interaction with the Diprivan that they're going to likely use. I know that anesthesiologists are experts and take this all into consideration, but still, I also worry about under-sedation and waking up under the knife. The surgery's recovery is apparently a bit on the painful side, or so I'm told. I'd rather not talk about what the surgery for. I'm also worried about my recovery, especially if I'm prescribed a narcotic for the postoperative pain. My addictions doc said tramadol or low-dose Nucynta would be allowable, but even then, I just don't want to come close to risking losing everything I've gained in recovery. I know it sounds paranoid to think like that, but recovery is incredibly important to me (as I'm sure everyone can tell ) .

Anyone that's had surgery, can you tell me what it's like to go through it? I've seen the procedures done to people a bunch of times working at the hospital, but I've never actually experienced them. I guess it's kinda ironic that someone who worked in a hospital would be nervous as hell about surgery .

 

i've been through a couple surgeries and haven't had any bad experiences at all. i don't remember anything about the actual surgery or right after cause i was put under. the last i remember is the anesthesiologist telling me to count and i think i was out before i even got to 10.

it's natural to be nervous before even minor procedures, but you'll be fine. let your surgeon and anesthesiologist know that you are nervous and i'm sure they will be more than willing to put your mind at ease. i think it's also good that you're thinking about after the surgery and are worried about possibly slipping back into your addictions. it just shows how committed you are to your recovery. i think you're gonna be just fine before, during, and after the surgery.

all the best.

 

I've recently had some surgery done (bilateral gynocomastia reduction), and I can tell you that having a good anesthesiologist makes all the difference in the world. Be totally honest with them about what you're taking, and they'll figure things out, and adjust on the fly. People occasionally wake up, but if the doc is good it won't be for long, and they almost certainly won't remember it.

I don't know about you, but for me they gave propofol, which can apparently be timed very well, and knocks you out hard. It's okay to be nervous, but you'll be okay!

 

Thanks guys ! I really appreciate the support! Your support is going to make this a lot easier and really help me be at ease! Once again, thanks guys!