general anaesthetic or epidural for Knee replacement
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Hi. Had PKR on right knee in October 2015 under general anaesthetic with an epidural and was very sick afterwards which I expected to happen. Due to have left knee replacement in two weeks time and even though I was sick I think I am going to have a general anaesthetic again as I really just want to to be put under and woke up after it is all finished.
Anyone got any comments on what anaesthetic they think is best and why. Prefer not to have any idea what is happening.
would like to say how wonderful this forum is and how much it helped me the first time round.
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bisutton tracy2364
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I always got sick after general anesthesia. Never had an epidural. When I had my tkr, I told them I always get sick. They said they would give me everything they could to prevent it, one thing was the patch, and I didn't get sick. The same thing when I had the manipulation. Never got sick. So just make sure you tell them.
cheryl90571 tracy2364
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I was given a pill prior to heading into surgery to help with nausea following g the anesthesia. I had no nausea/ upset following my surgery. Maybe you could ask for the medication prior to your surgery.
I don't know the name of the medication.
mary12001 cheryl90571
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pyesangel tracy2364
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lorraine66629 tracy2364
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I am 8 weeks post op and had a spinal , made sure I was out to it as soon as the block took effect
You are not aware of anything and with the spinal they are able to provide up to six hours post op pain relief and you sure can go with this!!! Still having much pain and anxiety but after reading some on the forum I feel it is part of the procedure
Good luck
mary12001 lorraine66629
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I hate being aware of it and just want to get back to normal where Im not conscious of my knee and enjoy a decent nights sleep again.
Will it ever happen??
lorraine66629 mary12001
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I am 7 weeks and still get lot of pain
What is it like for you
I get so upset and frustrated
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