Well girlies, finally after 10 years of nagging the crap out of my GP, I've been put on the waiting list for a hysterectomy :happy: My gynae is a lovely man who went through everything with me yesterday, said the waiting list is about 5 months and I could be back in work within 8 weeks.
Now, he's offered me a choice of anaesthetic - general or spinal and I'm not sure which one I want to go for. General seems to be the better option ( knock me out and whip that bugger outa there! ) but I know from previous experience I get terribly sick from the anaesthetic ( could never be into rubber fetish gear as the smell makes me puke :gagged: )
Spinal on the other hand allows me to be awake through the whole thing and the recovery rate is a lot faster.
What I want to ask is, has anyone has major surgery using a spinal block? If so, what sort of sensation do you feel, if anything? Can you feel them pulling and poking around while you're numb? :shock:
I know I'll be bricking it when the time comes no matter what I choose so any pearls of wisdom or advice would be very gratfully received!
I will of course be shagging like there's no tomorrow before I go into hospital :twisted:
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Advice needed on my forthcoming op!
Quote by steve-j
whist i am not qualified to advise on this matter, it is important to keep your sense of humour to help you get through this.
i wish you speedy recovery,and was wondering, if youve finished with the old one, can i have it.
i dont get to use the one in the house that often!lol
good luck
stevexx
You want Sassy's uterus? :shock:
Quote by Cherrytree
whist i am not qualified to advise on this matter, it is important to keep your sense of humour to help you get through this.
i wish you speedy recovery,and was wondering, if youve finished with the old one, can i have it.
i dont get to use the one in the house that often!lol
good luck
stevexx
You want Sassy's uterus? :shock:
that's what I was wondering. :rotflmao:
Guys do usually wanna use it while it's still attached to me though
Warming the Bed
Spinal Block is better if you have had problems following previous anaesthetics. There is less chance of being sick post-op and the recovery is a lot quicker. It should be pain free during the op and the anaesthetist will listen if you say you are uncomfortable during it.
Good luck with which ever you decide on
Good luck with which ever you decide on
Sex God
Sassy
They can give you something when they bring you round to make you feel less sick, they did for me after my last op and it worked.
On a serious note, if you haven't got anyone to look after you immediately afterwards, I will come over and look after you, pm me near the time if you need help
xxx
They can give you something when they bring you round to make you feel less sick, they did for me after my last op and it worked.
On a serious note, if you haven't got anyone to look after you immediately afterwards, I will come over and look after you, pm me near the time if you need help
xxx
Quote by Sarah
Sassy
They can give you something when they bring you round to make you feel less sick, they did for me after my last op and it worked.
On a serious note, if you haven't got anyone to look after you immediately afterwards, I will come over and look after you, pm me near the time if you need help
xxx
That's so sweet of you to offer hun, thank you
Quote by Sassy-Seren
Sassy
They can give you something when they bring you round to make you feel less sick, they did for me after my last op and it worked.
On a serious note, if you haven't got anyone to look after you immediately afterwards, I will come over and look after you, pm me near the time if you need help
xxx
That's so sweet of you to offer hun, thank you
Watch it- she wants to sell your uterus to the highest bidder! :dry:
Sex God
Quote by winchwench
Sassy
They can give you something when they bring you round to make you feel less sick, they did for me after my last op and it worked.
On a serious note, if you haven't got anyone to look after you immediately afterwards, I will come over and look after you, pm me near the time if you need help
xxx
That's so sweet of you to offer hun, thank you
Watch it- she wants to sell your uterus to the highest bidder! :dry:
Winchy
For the 2nd time today.
:smackbottom: :smackbottom: :smackbottom: :smackbottom: Sassy, a with a spinal, theres no pain at all. You will feel pushing/pulling because the anaesthetic only blocks pain but not sensation. I was an anaesthetic and surgical assistant in an operating theatre for 13 years, and saw and assisted on may hystos over the years.
Do you know if its an abdominal hysterectomy, where they go through your bikini line area (where they would cut for a C-section) or a trans vaginal hysterectomy, where they do the hysterectomy via the vaginal canal, so theres no external scarring?
Either way, if you opt for the spinal, you will obviously hear the sounds of the theatre, various machines, the clank of instruments and the theatre banter, so if you think that might put you off, then apart from opting for a general, you could have the spinal and take an ipod to block out the sounds with your fave music.
Its quite a quick op, anyway, and the spinal means that youre out of theatre quicker as theres less recovery time needed in theatre, it can be uncomfortable, but not horrendous, having the spinal...who likes needles at the best of times, so bear that in mind if you are a needle phobe.
With a general, the give you a small needle in the back of your hand, and remove that leaving the plastic tubing that surrounded the needle in your vein. They will inject all further drugs through that, so there should be no need for more needles.
While you are under anaesthetic, you will be kept asleep by gasses passed via an airway of some sort, which may possibly leave you with a bit of an uncomfortable throat afterwards.
Any pain relief you need can be given while you are asleep via the intravenous cannula in your hand or into the muscle of your thigh or butt.
Once you are back on the ward after a spell in theatre recovery while you wake up, pain relief can be administered orally or rectally.
Hope that helps hun, and if you need any other info give us a shout.
Do you know if its an abdominal hysterectomy, where they go through your bikini line area (where they would cut for a C-section) or a trans vaginal hysterectomy, where they do the hysterectomy via the vaginal canal, so theres no external scarring?
Either way, if you opt for the spinal, you will obviously hear the sounds of the theatre, various machines, the clank of instruments and the theatre banter, so if you think that might put you off, then apart from opting for a general, you could have the spinal and take an ipod to block out the sounds with your fave music.
Its quite a quick op, anyway, and the spinal means that youre out of theatre quicker as theres less recovery time needed in theatre, it can be uncomfortable, but not horrendous, having the spinal...who likes needles at the best of times, so bear that in mind if you are a needle phobe.
With a general, the give you a small needle in the back of your hand, and remove that leaving the plastic tubing that surrounded the needle in your vein. They will inject all further drugs through that, so there should be no need for more needles.
While you are under anaesthetic, you will be kept asleep by gasses passed via an airway of some sort, which may possibly leave you with a bit of an uncomfortable throat afterwards.
Any pain relief you need can be given while you are asleep via the intravenous cannula in your hand or into the muscle of your thigh or butt.
Once you are back on the ward after a spell in theatre recovery while you wake up, pain relief can be administered orally or rectally.
Hope that helps hun, and if you need any other info give us a shout.
Thanks for that Boney
I know all about cannulas and stuff from working on a surgical trauma ward. He mentioned an abdo slice, not sure if he's doing this because I had microsurgery years ago?
The more I'm thinking about it, the more I'm liking the spinal. I think a little Rammstein is called for to drown out the chatter! :grin: or a little ambinent chill to really relax me
I know all about cannulas and stuff from working on a surgical trauma ward. He mentioned an abdo slice, not sure if he's doing this because I had microsurgery years ago?
The more I'm thinking about it, the more I'm liking the spinal. I think a little Rammstein is called for to drown out the chatter! :grin: or a little ambinent chill to really relax me
First Sassy best wishes for the op when it happens
When i had my bowel re-section op i was given that option i took the general as i didnt fancy them messing with my spine or being cant tell you anything about it other than i was told the spinal caries certain risks (not that the general didnt) but i thought the general less risky as i had had it a few times before with no trouble.
When i had my bowel re-section op i was given that option i took the general as i didnt fancy them messing with my spine or being cant tell you anything about it other than i was told the spinal caries certain risks (not that the general didnt) but i thought the general less risky as i had had it a few times before with no trouble.
Sex God
buy a cheapy from primark they usually only a couple of quid lol
There is pros and con with all anaesthesia!
Spinal anasthesia wont garantee pain free surgery the is a percentage of fail spinal anaesthesia where you can still feel pain, also there is still the posiblity of feel sick during the op as you will feel sensation and this will be inside, from what you have said you will be having a Total abdomial histerectomy(sp?) have they discused a PCA(patient controlled analgisa)for afterward.
There is also a small amount of risk having spinal anaesthesia.
Spinal anasthesia wont garantee pain free surgery the is a percentage of fail spinal anaesthesia where you can still feel pain, also there is still the posiblity of feel sick during the op as you will feel sensation and this will be inside, from what you have said you will be having a Total abdomial histerectomy(sp?) have they discused a PCA(patient controlled analgisa)for afterward.
There is also a small amount of risk having spinal anaesthesia.
Sex God
put me asleep any day for an operation :shock: The thought of hearing a surgeon saying 'oh no I've left the scapul inside' or 'ffs you've sewn up the wrong fecking hole up' :shock: :scared: me.
the saying of 'mens brains are found in their trousers' so who's to know if the surgeon agrees with this? Does he know where your uterus is :shock: He might think its in your foot :giggle:
Good luck sassy
the saying of 'mens brains are found in their trousers' so who's to know if the surgeon agrees with this? Does he know where your uterus is :shock: He might think its in your foot :giggle:
Good luck sassy
I had surgery with the spinal about 3 years ago. I didnt like it! I had the shakes terribly for 2 hours post op and was very sick on the night. There were 4 of us on our ward and we all had similar experience. One was a lady of 86 who had a hysterectomy and i felt so sorry for her as she was really sick.
I definately wouldnt want it again. They sedated me so I was dopey but still heard everything that was said and I could se ein the light above me what was going on so I kept my eyes closed.
T x
I definately wouldnt want it again. They sedated me so I was dopey but still heard everything that was said and I could se ein the light above me what was going on so I kept my eyes closed.
T x
