Posted by Greg on October 17, 2000, at 8:48:05
I'm having knee surgery on Oct 23rd. Pretty basic stuff, torn and frayed cartlidge and loose stuff floating around in the knee joint. Doc says I might even be up walking around the next day. This isn't my first surgery (by a long shot, #15), but I'm getting very apprehensive about it. The thought of surgery doesn't bother me, it's my reaction to the anesthesia. Up until my last few surgeries, I've always been very tolerant of the anesthesia, but the last few have been pretty nasty. I get very sick and feel horrible for days. I'm sure my age has something to do with it. It's also my first one since being diagnosed Bipolar II.
Can anyone suggest something I might do help counteract the negative side-effects either before or after the surgery? I've even give thought to requesting a local, but I'm sure my surgeon would have issues with a patient having a panic attack while lying on his table...
Any advice/input/feedback would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Greg
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