Never had anesthesia - what to expect (wisdom teeth removal)?

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Both my son and I had wisdom teeth removed without anesthesia. When we looked around for someone to pull my son's wisdom teeth we asked whether they insist on doing anesthesia - some said yes, some said they would do what patient asked. For both of us, the no "put me out" anesthesia was just fine.

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They can give you Zofran pretty quickly if you become nauseated. Don't drink things with a straw. You can literally suck the clot that is forming there. You really don't want to do that.

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Please make sure that they weigh you during your pre-Op visit.
I had my wisdom teeth out in HS. I was very active and I guess I weighed more than I "looked." When I was done with the pre-Op visit my mom asked how much I weighed. When I commented that they did not weigh me (or ask) she said, huh, that's funny - I would have expected them to weigh you for the anesthesia.
Now, it's possible that there is no connection here - but I WOKE UP IN THE MIDDLE of surgery. The doc had his hands in my mouth and I could feel/see peripherally little stringy things hanging out of my mouth, all over my face.
Another zap of anesthesia - no idea what kind it was - and I was out again. But that was perhaps a bit much, because I was rather ill afterwards (all over their waiting room). But after that... I got some good drugs... and apparently sat on the couch and chitter-chattered at my mom for a week straight.

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I need to be put under for my trip to the dentist for my cavities cuz I really cant handle it... but I also need to not act like a dumbass ... is there a way I cant not act ridiculous like what I see in videos? i really don't feel like acting like a dumbass saying a bunch of random stuff and being obnoxious

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I am getting my wisdom teeth out soon and I am just nervous about what I will say when I wake up!

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Anonymous wrote:Both my son and I had wisdom teeth removed without anesthesia. When we looked around for someone to pull my son's wisdom teeth we asked whether they insist on doing anesthesia - some said yes, some said they would do what patient asked. For both of us, the no "put me out" anesthesia was just fine.

Me too. I did it because it was cheaper. I was pretty grossed out the whole time though.

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Anonymous wrote:I freaking love anesthia! You fall asleep instantly, and you wake up not remembering a thing. The procedure did not hurt at all, not even after I woke up. It is a pretty easy process.

+1

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I've had anesthesia several times. Never had any nausea afterwards although was a little groggy for the first 12-24 hrs. Last time I had outpatient surgery, they cautioned against eating any foods that could potentially upset your stomach. I had a groggy argument with DH about whether or not Greek food fell under that category.

As for the wisdom teeth, I had 4 impacted ones. Stock up on anything you can drink easily. I couldn't use a straw at first because of the suction (my surgery was pretty bad because they were really, really impacted). Take 2 tube socks (or any long sock) and tie them together at the toes. Stuff the sides with ice packs and then put the toes under your chin and tie the end of the socks together at the top of your head. Then the ice packs lay vertical against your jaws and cheeks.

The pain meds they gave me afterwards had worse side effects than the anesthesia!

But yes, tell your doctor in advance about your phobia. Partly because they will do your vitals before they administer it and if your pulse is racing or your BP is through the roof, they won't administer it. But if they know the cause is anxiety, they can help you calm down.

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I work as a Oral Surgeon's assistant. You could ask for a sedative before hand, but just realize that as soon as the surgeon starts to push the drugs into your IV you will feel great. My boss uses a mixture of Fentanyl, Propofol and Ketamine. This seems to work well on almost all but frail elderly people. No one gets sick afterwards. Gas type anesthesia is what usally causes nausea. Zofran is always available. We also give Dexamethasone wich is a steroid, anti-inflamatory that helps with nausea. The most important advice I can give you is to make sure your Dr. is a board certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon. Do not let a General Dentist with a IV sedation certificate put you under. Also, remember that unless you are in a hospital, you will not be put completely under. You will still respond to pain stimuli and some verbal commands. You will not remember anything however. Also afterwards make sure you ice your lower jaw. Alternate sides 30 min. at a time. The uppers usually pop right out, but the lowers can take some work, and will usually have swelling. You will do fine OP, good luck.

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i am going for surgery next month and i am getting general anestesia and was wondering does it make you crazy before and after surgery.

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I wast just given local anesthesia didnt hurt at all and i didnt act weird. I didnt even take pain meds because i had no pain afterwards. My cheeck didnt swell either i hate that same night.

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Anonymous wrote:I wast just given local anesthesia didnt hurt at all and i didnt act weird. I didnt even take pain meds because i had no pain afterwards. My cheeck didnt swell either i hate that same night.

+1 only local anesthesia for me too.

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Anonymous wrote:i am going for surgery next month and i am getting general anestesia and was wondering does it make you crazy before and after surgery.

No, you MAY be a little wacky while you're going under and waking up, but you're normal other than the few minutes on either side.

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Anonymous wrote:Anesthesia CAN make you ill but I was told that is not the norm.

OP, I had my wisdom teeth out this summer. It was also the first time I had been under, like you. It was not a big deal. I was so thankful as I had been terrified.

I woke up, didn't even realize time had passed, went home and slept and read on my Ipad. No biggie. Now I feel like it is something I will not be afraid of in the future. Hope it goes as well for you.

Totally agree with the bolded statement.

I have had several procedures/surgeries in my life involving varying degrees of anesthesia. Once was surgery on my eyes as a child. I was inpatient for like 4 or 5 days (now that procedure is outpatient). I threw up several times after that surgery, allegedly due to the anesthesia. I remember my mom telling me it was because the surgery was "on my head" and that the anesthesia can be harder since it was at my head. Is that true? No idea. Could my age have been a factor? Sure! But I really have no idea.

All the other surgeries were a piece of cake with regards to the anesthesia. Once the nurse said "Count backwards from 10" and I think I made it as far as 8.

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My two experiences with anesthesia were terrific.

1. Wisdom teeth as a teenager. I remember hearing the doctor chatting with someone, but I couldn't feel a thing. I walked out with my mom, feeling invincible and happy.

2. Colonoscopy. I remember nothing between telling the doctor I wasn't asleep yet and then being fully dressed in recovery. Seriously -- I don't even remember how I got my clothes on.

I wish they had knocked me out for my root canal. Part of the nerve in the tooth was dead. Part wasn't. The novocaine wasn't enough. Every time they hit that nerve, I'd make a noise, and they'd drip another tiny bit of local anesthetic in there. My whole body was tense, anticipating the pain.

You'll be happy they put you partway under!