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Can adults be put under before going into the operating room ?

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Ryan1424
Ryan1424

I am a 43 yo make with cerebral palsy. I fell at work June 21 and dislocated my shoulder. I also found out I have 2 full thickness tears in my rotator cuff. I will likely need surgery to repair it.

Because of my CP, I have had quite a few surgeries, but they were all when I was a child.I know they put children out now for surgeries soecifically to avoid trauma like mine. Does anyone know if it is possible to put an adult under general anesthesia before going into the OR so I can avoid freaking out ?

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  • Ryan1424
    Ryan1424

    Posted

    Sorry folks. I have a few typos in this post but I don't see where I can go back and correct them.

  • Shugga82
    Shugga82 Ryan1424

    Posted

    When I had my shoulder surgery they gave me some meds in a cup that had me very relaxed before I even went into the OR
    • Ryan1424
      Ryan1424 Shugga82

      Posted

      Hi Sugga82

      Thank you for the reply. They told me they would do that. I am just hoping I am asleep before I get in there. I have a phobia of going into the OR because of all the surgeries I had as a child. I know it's dumb for me to be ohobic of something like that, but I am.

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