6 replies to this topic

[Remy]

As some of you may know, I recently broke my finger. I need to get more X-rays in a couple days, and if it isn’t starting to heal properly I’m going to need surgery (most likely inserting pins). My nervousness mostly stems from the anesthesia (either not waking up or waking up during surgery) and the idea of pins in my finger makes me feel rather faint. If anyone has experience with surgery/getting pins inserted, I would really appreciate some reassurance. Thanks in advance.

[luvkeylinn]

As some of you may know, I recently broke my finger. I need to get more X-rays in a couple days, and if it isn’t starting to heal properly I’m going to need surgery (most likely inserting pins). My nervousness mostly stems from the anesthesia (either not waking up or waking up during surgery) and the idea of pins in my finger makes me feel rather faint. If anyone has experience with surgery/getting pins inserted, I would really appreciate some reassurance. Thanks in advance.

 

Hi Remy!

 

Good luck if you do end up getting surgery <3 I wish you all the best! <33

 

I got surgery 2 years ago to remove my appendix because I was in a lot of pain and it needed to be removed. 

 

Anyways, I understand how you feel. When the doctor told me and my mom the news, we both freaked out. 

 

I was scared of not waking up or something going horribly wrong. 

 

Anyways, my experience went well actually. 

 

The nurses were quite friendly and if you're still a minor (which I believe you are) they make extra sure to reassure you & they treat you well.

 

Anyways, I remember when they used the anesthesia on me, I knocked out like 5 minutes after and everything went well.

 

After I woke up, everything was hazy (I was like: did this really happen?) and I was also in a tremendous amount of pain, but the doctors prescribed pain medication which helped.

 

Just remember to stay calm, ask questions if you have any no matter how silly they may be, and remember that everything will turn out great <3

 

Here's a great article I found which has great techniques/tips that I hope will help you out:

 

https://njnbi.com/scared-of-surgery-anxiety/

 

Once again, good luck!! And if you want to, let us know how it went! <3

 

Also, sorry that my advice is kinda lame :(

[Kikya]

I was scared when I had a surgery but the worst part was just waiting for the surgery (seems like it takes forever, bring a book or something!), before you go in, they put you under, then you wake up in bed.

 

The anesthesia was rough for me, it made me very nauseated but I threw up then I felt better. Crackers and ginger soda actually help, and I don't even like ginger soda. Some people don't seem to have a lot of trouble with it though.

 

Hopefully since you are a kid they will let you parent stay with you, they kicked my husband out, which I was livid about because I was scared.

[Lillias]

*hugs*

 

I realize it's a big deal for you as the patient, but keep in mind that doctors do this all the time. They will calculate the anesthesia so that it's appropriate for your weight. They don't want you waking up too early or too late either.

[Remy]

Spoiler

Hi Remy!
 
Good luck if you do end up getting surgery <3 I wish you all the best! <33
 
I got surgery 2 years ago to remove my appendix because I was in a lot of pain and it needed to be removed. 
 
Anyways, I understand how you feel. When the doctor told me and my mom the news, we both freaked out. 
 
I was scared of not waking up or something going horribly wrong. 
 
Anyways, my experience went well actually. 
 
The nurses were quite friendly and if you're still a minor (which I believe you are) they make extra sure to reassure you & they treat you well.
 
Anyways, I remember when they used the anesthesia on me, I knocked out like 5 minutes after and everything went well.
 
After I woke up, everything was hazy (I was like: did this really happen?) and I was also in a tremendous amount of pain, but the doctors prescribed pain medication which helped.
 
Just remember to stay calm, ask questions if you have any no matter how silly they may be, and remember that everything will turn out great <3
 
Here's a great article I found which has great techniques/tips that I hope will help you out:
 
https://njnbi.com/scared-of-surgery-anxiety/
 
Once again, good luck!! And if you want to, let us know how it went! <3
 
Also, sorry that my advice is kinda lame :(

Your advice isn’t lame! Your response was very detailed and I really appreciate it.

I was scared when I had a surgery but the worst part was just waiting for the surgery (seems like it takes forever, bring a book or something!), before you go in, they put you under, then you wake up in bed.
 
The anesthesia was rough for me, it made me very nauseated but I threw up then I felt better. Crackers and ginger soda actually help, and I don't even like ginger soda. Some people don't seem to have a lot of trouble with it though.
 
Hopefully since you are a kid they will let you parent stay with you, they kicked my husband out, which I was livid about because I was scared.

Thanks.

*hugs*
 
I realize it's a big deal for you as the patient, but keep in mind that doctors do this all the time. They will calculate the anesthesia so that it's appropriate for your weight. They don't want you waking up too early or too late either.

Aw, thanks for the virtual hug. You’re right, they do this all the time. It is their job after all.


Anyway, thanks to everyone who responded. I’m already feeling less worried.

[Robin~]

Sorry to hear you broke your finger! Hopefully your body sorts out things by itself before surgery becomes the only option.

 

Even if you need to go under surgery, though, it's not really as bad as some forms of media make it out to be. The anesthesiologist's only job during your surgery is keeping you comfortable and you bet they're going to be monitoring your comfort levels like a hawk. You're definitely not going to be in a situation where you're awake and conscious and the doctors will literally do nothing. Beyond that, anesthesiology was a field I was interested in for a pretty long time after I had my surgery (still kind of am, a lot's up in the air atm ), and from researching what they need to be a licensed professional they need to know their stuff like the back of their hand to even get to the OR. So, I guess this is all to say trust the professionals--they have literally built their lives and education around making people like you not suffer during surgery (hooray for living in the 21st century!).

 

As I mentioned, I have had some experience going under anesthesia, and honestly the worst part was just having to wait. They'll typically fast you so the anesthesia doesn't mess with you as much and it was the worst. :P Anyways, in terms of the process, once your OR is ready a tech will come in to administer the anesthesia, and I was knocked out like 5 seconds after they put it in lol. After the operation I woke up with a nurse who was keeping an eye on me and once I was up I was taken to the recovery room. Not so bad in the end and what with wanting to go into the medical field and all I found it to be pretty interesting.

[TurboHamster]

Everyone else had pretty good responses, but I'd like to add *grossness warning* that my dad's finger once only was still on his hand by a skin, without his glove it would have fallen off, but after the doctors had their way with it it was completely back, functioning properly, and you can't even tell it *almost* fell off! And this was when he was like 20-30 years so it was still about 1990-2000, and you know medicine and surgery has progressed since then, so I wouldn't worry about it!! Good luck!