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What type of anaesthetic?

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lynn92360
lynn92360

Hi everyone, I am booked in for my first hip replacement surgery next Wednesday. I was really surprised to hear that my surgeon does this under spinal anaesthetic, Ive been told I will be awake but oblivious to my surroundings. Just wondered if anyone else had surgery this way and can reassure me. I am 45yrs old with osteoarthritis, I require both hips to be replaced but surgeon only does one at a time with at least 6 months in between for recovery. Any advice or reassurance will be gratefully received! Lynn smile

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  • helen34404
    helen34404 lynn92360

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    Hi Lynn,

    I had mine done like this, honestly you arent really aware, everyone was saying oh no go under general anaesthetic but i really didnt want to.. i took my ipod into theatre with me and listened to Coldplay 🙄 you can hear things going on but its all very surreal and you dont feel a thing and i even went to sleep for a bit I. hope it goes well for you .xxxx

    • lynn92360
      lynn92360 helen34404

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      Thanks for that Helen, good to hear from someone who has been through it already. And good idea about the music, coldplay are my favourite band!!
    • helen34404
      helen34404 lynn92360

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      There you go then Lynn, get some music on the go! Honestly you'll be fine, i was glad i done it that way rather than being groggy for hrs later xx
  • erika61265
    erika61265 lynn92360

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    I am having mine done today Lynn and it is a spinal too!!! Yikes, I can let you know how it goes!!!
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