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Hysterectomy (vaginal)

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andrea22863
andrea22863

Has anyone else had this procedure done with spinal anaesthetic? Seems best option for me but I'm a bit worried I might be aware of what's going on (sounds etc).  Getting nervous now!

Thanks

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  • Marketa
    Marketa andrea22863

    Posted

    I had the option but decided on general as I was told they are rather rough and noisy so I was completely out for the 15 minutes it took! Best of luck to you, I never looked back!
    • andrea22863
      andrea22863 Marketa

      Posted

      Thanks for that.  I'm a bit worried about the noise etc.  Think it might be best to be knocked out! I'll be glad when it's done and looking forward to better health in a couple of months

    • robyn94818
      robyn94818 andrea22863

      Posted

      I'm sure your anaesthetist will also offer some sedation also so that you're relaxed and not caring about noise etc. They don't use a chainsaw so not sure what the noise you're worried about is? I've worked in theatres & orthopaedic surgery may use saws and drills etc. depending on what surgery, but yours, not convinced there will be disturbing noise.

  • phoebewhite
    phoebewhite andrea22863

    Posted

    I think you will be offered what they call 'consious sedation' (sorry don't think I spelled that right), My ex husband had a knee replacement done the same way, he was really worried beforehand but he remembers nothing about his op at all. I had a spinal block but also had a GA for a vaginal hyst, speak to your consultant and or the anaesthetist and tell them your concerns.

    Phoebe.

    • phoebewhite
      phoebewhite

      Posted

      OOPS sorry, didn't relise you were having your op today, hope all went well for you.

      Phoebe.

  • jane08689
    jane08689 andrea22863

    Posted

    Hi I had a light  general and a spinal it was fantastic I woke up feling amazing as  being light no groggy feeling sickness etc and due to the spinal no pain for the first couple of hours then just the normal pain relif. For me it was amazing 
  • andrea22863
    andrea22863

    Posted

    Thanks for all the comments.  I chose the spinal option in the end with sedation.  I was kind of aware but it was fine - there was music and the anaethetist was lovely and kept talking to me! It was a long op (3 hours).  Didn't feel too bad immediately afterwards but struggled with sickness the next day. Anyway back home after a couple of nights in hospital and moving around, slowly getting back to normal and taking it easy!

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