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Twice surgery and I dont remember going under
I was just reading those posts where ladies are nervous about getting the surgery and worried about going under. Believe me I was too but honestly I cannot remember going under and I had it done twic...
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I've had a few general anaesthetics over the years but they don't get any easier! I think the hours waiting are far worse than the few awake moments in theatre. I had several theatre sisters, the anaesthetist and surgeon all visit me individually in the waiting area outside theatre. They each double checked my details and asked me to explain my understanding of what procedures were being done and the anaesthetist put the canula in my hand.
Once I was wheeled into theatre I remember thinking how narrow the operating table was. It was covered in a waterproof sheet but wasn't cold. My legs were shaking from nerves so one of the nurses covered me in a heated blanket. They were calming and gentle and my last thought was that this is now completely out of my hands. I have to trust these people.
Within a minute of being on the table I had an injection into the canula and some oxygen and that was it. No sensation of being light headed or falling asleep. A blink and I was awake in recovery.
Don't worry about going under - it is the start of our healing.
Jane x
Once I was wheeled into theatre I remember thinking how narrow the operating table was. It was covered in a waterproof sheet but wasn't cold. My legs were shaking from nerves so one of the nurses covered me in a heated blanket. They were calming and gentle and my last thought was that this is now completely out of my hands. I have to trust these people.
Within a minute of being on the table I had an injection into the canula and some oxygen and that was it. No sensation of being light headed or falling asleep. A blink and I was awake in recovery.
Don't worry about going under - it is the start of our healing.
Jane x