Hi all.
I had RTKR on June 27. I found this site about a week ago after searching to find whether my pain and nerve issues were normal. I have to admit I have been lurking the threads since then.
When I went in to the hospital and was in the pre-surgery area the anesthesiologist came in to discuss whether the surgery would be done under "conscious sedation" with a spinal block and sedatives. I asked the pros and cons of each and after listening to the explanations of each, I chose conscious sedation as I was told there were fewer complications, a better overall post-surgical recovery time, etc. I told him I would be willing to do it, but I was concerned about the "conscious" part of the equation. He assured me that it would not be a problem.
I have some very specific memories from the surgery. I went to PT for the first time this morning and I am not sure why, but asked him if he had any patients who had any memory of their surgery. He said no. I shared my experience and he was horrified and verified that what I said would have happened during the surgery. I am wondering if any others have any memory of their surgery if they underwent conscious sedation?
I had RTKR on June 27. I found this site about a week ago after searching to find whether my pain and nerve issues were normal. I have to admit I have been lurking the threads since then.
When I went in to the hospital and was in the pre-surgery area the anesthesiologist came in to discuss whether the surgery would be done under "conscious sedation" with a spinal block and sedatives. I asked the pros and cons of each and after listening to the explanations of each, I chose conscious sedation as I was told there were fewer complications, a better overall post-surgical recovery time, etc. I told him I would be willing to do it, but I was concerned about the "conscious" part of the equation. He assured me that it would not be a problem.
I have some very specific memories from the surgery. I went to PT for the first time this morning and I am not sure why, but asked him if he had any patients who had any memory of their surgery. He said no. I shared my experience and he was horrified and verified that what I said would have happened during the surgery. I am wondering if any others have any memory of their surgery if they underwent conscious sedation?