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yvette25498
yvette25498

Hello everyone,

I’m having surgery getting my gallbladder removed this will be my first time put under I’m super nervous I have really bad anxiety and I’m not sure how to deal with it. I have 4 days before my surgery. I spoke to the surgeon about my anxiety but he recommends  not giving me anything since he doesn’t want it to interfere with the anesthesia. Can anyone please tell me how long it is to get put to sleep how long ya surgery how long till you wake up? Please and thank you 

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  • jackh3427
    jackh3427 yvette25498

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    I was being wheeled into the operating room at 11am. And I was in the car on the way home by 1pm. Really fast, really easy. I was nervous to, but once your in the bed it's not so bad

    • yvette25498
      yvette25498 jackh3427

      Posted

      That was super fast! Wow! 

      I’m just super scared getting put under I have really bad anxiety even now just talking about it I get nervous feeling. I just want to get it over with and be able to live my life again not having to worry about when the next attack is coming. 

      Thank you 

    • jackh3427
      jackh3427 yvette25498

      Posted

      I think that's what we all want. I'm still recovering from surgery. It's not so bad.

  • clara37208
    clara37208 yvette25498

    Posted

    Hi, you will be fine. I was scared too as my first surgery but no regrets. A bit of gas pain the first few days but it is nothing compared to a gallbladder attack. I work up being wheeled into the recovery room, one night in hospital with morphine, then home the next day.
    • yvette25498
      yvette25498 clara37208

      Posted

      Hi thanks for the feedback.  My family and friends told me just to relax everything will come out fine it’s easier said then done. Just super nervous and scared. I just want to over with it. 
  • joanna17875
    joanna17875 yvette25498

    Posted

    Hi there,

    Please please don't be nervous, I was terrified too but the staff were amazi g, no sooner was I chatting to a lovely man who was preparing me I was asleep (I gather for for an hour/hour and a half) then was back in my room with my partner saying 'hello you' - it really was not scary at all. Naturally I was a bit sleepy and dozed on and off that day but it was fine. Very best of luck!

    • yvette25498
      yvette25498 joanna17875

      Posted

      I think what my problem is that I’ve never been put under this will be my first time and just thinking of it makes me super scared and worried. 😞 

  • Scottie13
    Scottie13 yvette25498

    Posted

    I’ve been under anaesthetic 6 times now and still get nervous (joys of being a nurse 😂wink. I got put under at 9am and was just coming round at 12.30pm. Back in the ward about 45 mins after that as took a while to get pain under control. You’re under anaesthetic less than 30 seconds after getting the meds. Speak to the anaesthetist and they’ll be able to put your mind at ease. Good luck for your surgery xx

    • yvette25498
      yvette25498 Scottie13

      Posted

      Wow!!! 6 times!!! Yikes 

      I’m super scared this will be my first time I think what gets to me is knowing that I’ll be put under. 😟

  • joanne_14554
    joanne_14554 yvette25498

    Posted

    Hi I understand your concerns, please let me reassure you. You will go to sleep instantly that was certainly my experience with my recent operation I had last month. The staff are fantastic and make you very comfortable and secure. Everyone is different to how long it takes to come round from the operation, it’s individual to the person. 

    I did a lot of research prior to my operation to know what to expect! But seriously seek advice from your doctor and talking on here will help you to hopefully relax more. Hope this helps kind regards Joanne 

    • yvette25498
      yvette25498 joanne_14554

      Posted

      Thank you for the feedback. 

      My family and friends told me that it’ll be quick next thing you know I’ll be asleep. The surgeon told me that the procedure takes 30mins- 1hour I’ve never been put under this will be my first time don’t know what to expect. 

  • fifipompom
    fifipompom yvette25498

    Posted

    I'm exactly the same. The thought of the surgery absolutely terrifies me! I had my pre op on Wednesday I was a wreck even going for it! 🙈 Reading these lovely replies have reassured me a little......Thank you guys! Good luck for your upcoming surgery yvette25498 🍀 xx

    • yvette25498
      yvette25498 fifipompom

      Posted

      Thank you, I truly appreciate it. This group is really supportive I love it. 

      I’m just super scared and nervous this will be my first time. I just want it to be over with. 

    • biliarydyskines
      biliarydyskines yvette25498

      Posted

      You will go to sleep...and you wake up.. don't think too much. Apart from gb pain do you have dizziness or extreme fatigue symptoms?

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