Hysteroscopy tomorrow and smoker

[hosegarden]

This is due tomorrow and I am so nervous. They want to sedate me. Esp as vasovagal response to biopsy in past. I wanted to do awake in theatre as smoker and scared about recovery complications. I was due to have GA, but now not entirely sure what will happen. I tolerated biopsy ok before but nurse said on call if they need to go higher I may not.

Someone tell me something comforting!!!!!

My child is going to be wjht a childminder here all day so I cannot afford to not be ok. He's 12.

Take the sedation. Is smoking really a high risk with light sedation?

I don't know, I hoped someone might tell me not!!!

I had a spinal anaesthetic for my hysteroscopy and biopsy. The anaesthetist will talk you thru the options.

So you've just made an assumption? It sounds like you are scaring yourself unnecessarily.

If the nurse is recommending sedation the take it. I would never have another hysteroscopy without GA or sedation/pain relief.

I've had various surgeries with ga and sedation when I was a smoker. All fine 😊

All fine and home now. Had a full d&c and polyp removed. Feel wobbly and emotional but otherwise ok. Wasn't expecting d&c

Glad it's over, @hosegarden. Hope you're able to rest and recover.

How long did it take you to feel normal? I am absolutely wiped out and still feeling nauseous, bloated and uncomfortable