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Having surgery.

Janutt
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Hello all,

I plan on having surgery soon and I have been told that i could progress because of this. I guess it will be a “twilight” type of sedation. So, not sure if anyone has ever gone through and felt off after?

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  • Iris L.
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    There used to be threads on what type of anesthesia to avoid, but they were discarded at the software update. Be sure to let the anesthesiologist know that you already have memory loss.

    Iris

  • Janutt
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    Thanks..I will.

  • Janutt
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    I had my surgery and I am doing well. I had no issues with “twilight” anesthesia. No memory loss or extra confusion. Grateful for this.

  • Iris L.
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    Good for you, Janutt! Here's to continued healing!

    Iris

  • Janutt
    Janutt Member Posts: 131
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    Hi Iris,

    I saw my doctor and he asked me how i did with the anesthesia which I had said good.

    Thanks

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