I (17) am getting the throatox done early tomorrow morning. After years of suffering from this condition, it feels so surreal that there's an end in sight. Though I've been anticipating this for ages, my anxiety and dislike for surgeries is hitting me real hard now. I have a strong dislike for anesthesia and IVs. For the IVs and monitors, I hate the feeling of being stuck to a large device. For the anesthesia and being knocked out, I dislike the idea of losing control of my body. When I had wisdom teeth surgery earlier this year, I was very afraid when I suddenly woke up and had no clue where I was and all of a sudden I was in another room. I don't remember which type of procedure I'm getting, but I'm pretty sure it's the one you have to put on a hospital gown for, so not being in my normal clothes makes that loss of control feeling even worse. This is getting long and rambly and not really related to R-CPD anymore, but I guess I just want to ask anyone who's already had the surgery, how bad was it when it was over? Is my anxiety overblown? (Probably)
Hey I had mine with doctor Spiegel last year! I was anxious about anesthesia because the knocking out and everything was terrifying. While on the table they were very chill and talked to me about travel and were very friendly. I awoke in a comfy bed a bit confused for a second but kind of jolly? They have you sit for a few minutes to make sure you’re ok to discharge which was a little boring but it was great overall!
You should ask if you can wear your own comfortable clothes. Just make sure you are wearing a short sleeve so they can access your arms. If they're not doing any incisions a hospital gown may not be necessary.
Hey! I'm going to see Dr. Spiegel today too! My procedure is at 9! I'll be thinking about you while I get mine done! I was told that it's a 15-20 minute procedure but I'll be there for 4 hours! Not sure why unless thats how long it'll take me to wake up/get my bearings. Good luck! Can't wait to get this terrible problem hopefully fixed!
Hi! Any updates?
Tell your anesthesiologist that you are anxious. I have had them give me something before the full anesthesia to calm down. Can’t hurt to ask.