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general anasthetic advise

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DiscoFever · 27/12/2007 21:32

had my op last week. was so terrified but now its over. hurrah! one thing thats worrying me is the general anasthetic - has anyone had after effects? i had a really bad panic attack today and keep bursting in to tears. Is this normal? has anyone else had this?

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bossybritches · 27/12/2007 21:35

Haven't had it personally but yes anaesthetic can do that to you & make you feel a bit "spaced -out" for a while. Take it easy & drink lots of fluids to help get the gas out of your system. It can take at least a few weeks to clear completely.

HTH -you are not cracking up- take it steady!!

saralou · 27/12/2007 21:35

post op blues are totally normal... indulge in tea and cake i say!!!

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DiscoFever · 27/12/2007 21:36

thankyou so much! i did feel i was cracking up today! how awful! i will take it steady - my husband is being brilliant

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nobodysfool · 27/12/2007 21:36

I also had an op last week.I have had no after effects apart from smelly wee!
My mum has had about 20 GA's and has never has any after efffects.What are you concerned will happen?

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DiscoFever · 27/12/2007 21:37

am concerned i will lose it completely!

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nobodysfool · 27/12/2007 21:40

I think it is normal to feel odd.I have usually got a temper but i have been so docile(sp?) dh thinks its great.Try not to worry it will soon be out of your system.Christams hasn't helped with the stress levels either eh?Hope you feel better soon x

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DiscoFever · 27/12/2007 21:43

everyone is different i suppose!

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DiscoFever · 30/12/2007 18:23

WHEN CAN I START USING BUBBLE BATH AGAIN? AM SO FED UP WITH JUST PLAIN WATER - IS DOVE OK? ITS ALMOST 2 WEEKS SINCE OP NOW

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nobodysfool · 30/12/2007 19:13

I just put a plaster over the cut and had a deep bubble bath last night.BLISS.

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DiscoFever · 31/12/2007 11:51

sounds like a very good idea nobodysfool - i will invest in a very large box of plasters today. i got so many lovely smellys for xmas but going to hold out i think, stick to dove for now. xx

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