Problem with Anesthesia for D&C

[pkritte]

Had a D&C to remove a cyst in the ovary in 1988 at 7:30am & woke up about 5:30pm....Had another D&C in 1990 & my Doctor gave me less anesthia and had to be admitted to the hospital and did not wake up until 5:30am the next morning.  I was given something to try & help wake me wake up, which caused the heart monitors to go off because of my increased heart rate & also my blood pressure shot up..............Cannot get my medical records because this is over the 7 to 10 years required time to keep medical records.......I am now 65 years old and have to have a hysterectomy, due to endometrial carcinoma and am stressed about being put under with general anesthia......can't seem to find out if there are any tests to rule out possible problems with the anesthia............Am going for a consult with the anesthesologist tomorrow, but I do not have any medical records to take with me..............Any suggestions????

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

It is good that the surgery went well and that you are now looking to the further plan of management.

Discuss all the options and possible side effects with your doctor and the precautions you need to take too.

It would help to schedule a review meeting with your doctor so that you can clear out any doubts that you have after your first consultation.

I know you must be going through a tremendous emotional turmoil at this point of time, but it would be best to kepp strngth as you ahve done till now, and all would eventually fall into place.

Do keep us posted.

Good luck.

[pkritte]

Hi,

Had my hysterectomy on April 29th, & the surgery itself went well. The
anesthia they gave me was fine and there were no probllems.

The results of the pathology report showed that the Endometrail Carcinoma had spread to the cervix & the lymph nodes. I go back to the doctor on May 23rd for the treatment plan, which may consist of radiation in the pelvic area, & then chemo, though i am not sure at this time.

This has been a lot to comprehend & to tell you the truth, i am terrified. I am trying to look at this as a clean-up process after the surgery...and hopefully i will get through the next 5 years without any recurrences....

Regards,
pkritte

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

You could talk to your doctor and take alprazolam for a couple of nights prior to the surgery. That would help with your anxiety symptoms and also help you sleep well.

Let us know about any doubts that you miht have and do keep us posted.

You should talk to your son about this - it will help calm you nad also make him realise that he is important for you - also that's what family is for. Do not worry about troublng him.

Good luck for the surgery and do post us about how it went. Update us on how you are doing and if you have any further queries.

Regards.

[pkritte]

Hi,

Saw my heart specialist on Tuesday & received a medical clearance from her and from my primary doctor for the surgery...on the 29th....

Since the surgery is getting closer I seem to be a little apprehensive again..I'm anxious for it to be over with, but still worried about the results.

...I feel lost without having any family to call & talk to, besides my son, and I do not want to worry him....I took care of my mother, father and my sister until they passed away in 2002, 2004, & 2006......and since then I have a hard time dealing with stress....
I do have faith in God and I am confident he will be with me through all of this..

Thanks for your replies and your concern, it has been a comfort for me.

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

How are you doing now. We would be glad to get an update from you.

Good luck for the surgery and do post us about how it went. Update us on how you are doing and if you have any further queries.

Regards.

[sk8flo]

Back in the 80's and early 90's it was not uncommon to give a drug called Droperiodol.  It is a 'neurolep' and can make patients very sleepy for hours.  Since that time, it is rarely used except in a miniscule amount for its anti-nausea effect, but newer drugs have basically replaced it.  I was given 1.25 mg for a carpal tunnel release and didn't wake up till 5:30 pm too.  You might mention the drug's name to your anesthesiologist.

I wish you the very best during this stressful time.  I agree, it sounds like you have been well informed and have confidence in your team.  Do let us know how you are doing.

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

I am glad that the post was of some help to you. Also it is nice to know that you are convinced with the plan of management and have a good rapport with your doctors and the medical center too.

It is important as confidence in the treatment and your doctor is very essential.

Good luck for the surgery and do post us about how it went. Update us on how you are doing and if you have any further queries.

Regards.

[pkritte]

Hi, I went for my consult with the anesthesiologist yesterday and feel more confident that the anesthia named propapol (not sure of the spelling) will be the best choice for the surgery....I was asked exactly what happened to the best of my knowledge, plus went through my complete medical history on allergies with (penicillin, IVP dye, e-mycin), low tolerance to medications, hypothyrodism, autoimmunine hepatitis, hypoglycemia and hypertension, plus acid reflux, and even the toxemia I had with my pregnancy and the removal of one ovary & part of the other. He was very thorough...This anesthia i believe is something that is given in small doses & i well be given more as needed during the length of the surgery.....so far all my pre-op tests have come back good, including the ct scan, but it was done without contrast so the uterus is unremarkable by ct criteria, and the endometrium could not be adequately assessed by means of noninfused ct. Just hope that there are no other problems when they go in, and that the cancer has not spread outside of the uterus. i was told i will need to have a colonoscopy later, but everyone at Rush University Medical Center has been very encouraging with a positive attitude, which i hope will rub off on me!  Thank-you for responding to my question...

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

You should relaxand just discuss the entire episode to the best of what you remember with your anesthesiologist when you see him/her.

A pre-anesthetic check up is done in patients and their suitability to tolerate the anesthesia and the surgery is then gauzed.

Your anesthesiologist will get all the required investigations and sensitivity tests done to rule out the risk of any adverse events happening.

Let us know about how you are doing and if you have any other doubts.

Post us about how your appointment goes.

Regards.