I've got my date for my c-section in June and asked the consultant today about being put under with a general anasthetic. He said they don't usually do this unless it is really necessary for certain medical reasons, and that generally being awake is safer/easier.
It is safe to say that I will be terrified of the operation, being given drugs that I won't know what effect they have on me (I have a drug-induced movement disorder called tardive dyskinesia so I am always very wary of any medications I take now).
I know it is far too early to worry about any of this, but I am a worrier and anxious by nature and hate the idea of being operated on while awake. Maybe I should get some therapy to alleviate my fears beforehand...
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Elective c-section date booked... not that close but still a bit scared
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NooNooHead1981 · 06/03/2018 14:41
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