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THR WITHOUT GENERAL ANAESTHETIC

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sarah22500
sarah22500

Hi, I read on here about someone who was nervously awaiting a porter to take her to theatre for a THR without a general anaesthetic. I can't find that particular thread so just asking if anyone has had it done with just an epidural and what it was like? I'm one of those people who gets very anxious when not in control. Trying to wake up properly from a general anaesthetic leaves me very anxious and my pulse rate is very fast until I gain control and can keep my eyes open. I've had this phobia for decades so it's not going to change now. If anyone can give me their own experiences of their epidural THR I would love to hear from you. Thank you.

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    Hi Sarah. I had epidural and they put me sleep ass well. I did not hear or feel anything. I wake up on recovery room and they move me to my room ,my legwas numb for a while ,heavy. When they move me from recovery room to my room they ofer me food.  Epedurel  is not so bad and plus you dont feel sick after

    Good luck and dont worry.  Hug Madla💗

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