Gum168
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OK, so I had my pre admission check and hip class today. Although it's settled a lot of my questions, it has raised another about anaesthesia. I understand the differences with regards to risks etc but I'd really appreciate reading other people's experiences.
Did you have GA or Epidural and if Epidural, with or without sedation? I'm especially interested to hear about non sedated Epidural. I'm dead nosey, and (assuming the anaesthetist thinks I'm suitable of course) I'm wondering if I can manage non sedated Epidural. Apparently there will be someone with me on my side of the screen at all times and I can have music through headphones if I want. But the question is, can I cope with the equipment noises? Not sure if this will be possible, but I'm thinking about trying it, so long as I can ask for sedation if it gets a bit much. I was very anxious about Epidural because a friend of mine had one 15 yrs ago to have her last baby and she had problems, couldn't walk for about 5 days, massive headache, she didn't want much to do with her daughter initially because of it all. Was OK in the end, but it put me off. 15 years is a long time in science and medicine so it's probably not like that now and I'm starting to get over this fear. So I'd appreciate any input about the Epidural.
I really like the idea of no post GA hangover for several days, and just generally feeling like myself so soon after again. And I like the lower DVT risk.
Anyone with experience of both GA and Epidural? One for each side? How did they compare? Would you do Epidural again? And I'd especially like to hear from anyone who had non sedated Epidural. What was it like? How did you feel after?
Thanks in advance for all replies.
Kim
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Did you have GA or Epidural and if Epidural, with or without sedation? I'm especially interested to hear about non sedated Epidural. I'm dead nosey, and (assuming the anaesthetist thinks I'm suitable of course) I'm wondering if I can manage non sedated Epidural. Apparently there will be someone with me on my side of the screen at all times and I can have music through headphones if I want. But the question is, can I cope with the equipment noises? Not sure if this will be possible, but I'm thinking about trying it, so long as I can ask for sedation if it gets a bit much. I was very anxious about Epidural because a friend of mine had one 15 yrs ago to have her last baby and she had problems, couldn't walk for about 5 days, massive headache, she didn't want much to do with her daughter initially because of it all. Was OK in the end, but it put me off. 15 years is a long time in science and medicine so it's probably not like that now and I'm starting to get over this fear. So I'd appreciate any input about the Epidural.
I really like the idea of no post GA hangover for several days, and just generally feeling like myself so soon after again. And I like the lower DVT risk.
Anyone with experience of both GA and Epidural? One for each side? How did they compare? Would you do Epidural again? And I'd especially like to hear from anyone who had non sedated Epidural. What was it like? How did you feel after?
Thanks in advance for all replies.
Kim
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