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[Shorty2U]

Thanks for the replies. See every place is different I guess. It will be an anesthesiologist giving it. Not at a hospital but at a surgery center. Maybe Im over reacting thinking of MJ. (I know that was done under bad conditions, not the same). I was nervous when I got my cancer surgery too and my spine surgery too. Also about an injection in the eye as said above, they told me no needle in the eye but I would get numbing agents poured in my eye instead. Maybe they just said that? and it is a needle. I don't know but thank you for replying I appreciate it. I guess I have to keep busy with something because I am having anxiety like my husband said.

[MickD]

Shorty ~ This surgery will be a walk in the park for you, since you've experienced other more invasive surgeries in the past. I got my panties all in a bind before my cataract surgery...when the doc was done...I said, "That's it??? Wow, that was fast! Why didn't I do this sooner!" You'll be fine!

[foundinlv]

Shorty2U......I don't remember what they gave me but I do remember feeling woozy afterwards, so I know it wasn't Propofol. When I had my colonoscopy they did use Propofol and there was no after affects....felt great afterwards, was able to eat and frankly able to drive. My husband drove me to the appointment though because we didn't know at the time that it would be unnecessary.

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[ShowMe]

I think the thing with Michael Jackson is what has everyone afraid of Propofol. It is used a lot and is administered by an anesthesiologist. There was an anesthesiologist in the OR each time when I had my eye surgeries.......

[Financialgrl]

In the last 4 years I've had propofol used 3 times - for insertion and later removal of my chemo port and for a colonoscopy as well.

It was by far the best of all times I've been "put under" and I much prefer this to any other method if it can be used (used for shorter procedures). For insertion and extraction of my chemo port I needed to have the normal blood test beforehand and it was in a hospital OR but before my colonoscopy in my gastro's office they did nothing other than take my BP - and he uses a nurse anaestacist (sp???) to administer it. Relax, you'll be fine!!!

[MurphiesLaw]

There are different procedures for Cataract removable. One is, bladeless. No needles in the eye, no general anesthetic, and no eye patches after surgery. After an initial cosultation, measurements taken and the THREE options of lenses which is suggested for you. Two examples are, Multi-focal and Toric. Insurance covers the procedure but you will need to oay out of pocket for the lenses. They can cost anywhere from 1500.00 -3000.00 each.

A series of at least 20 eye drops will be put into your eye, antibiotic, numbing and dilation. An I.V. will be started to help you relax, not to be put to sleep.

You will be given pre surgery instructions, such as anti bacterial eye drops to be used for at least three days prior to the procedure.

From Pre-Op to Post Op, it is usually a half hour, the surgery itself takes ten minutes or less.

You WILL be able to see better after surgery. You will need to wear the sexy sun glasses for a few days because your eyes will be sensitive to the sun. Visit with your Ophthalmologist the next day and given instructions to continue the drops.

[I am still oxox]

I sedation is not anesthesia, just an IV with a sedative that will keep you calm so they doctors can work, and since its not anesthesia there is no need for preop testing

[I am still oxox]

On 5/22/2014 sophiamarie said:

Propofol is given to patients at pain management clinics when they give epidurals. It's not a bad thing.

I had versed used last Feb when I got my dental implants on the top of my mouth and will be used tomorrow when I get two more implants on the bottom of my mouth.

[Gooday]

On 5/22/2014 JaneMarple said:

I just spoke to my sister about this, she was given assistive in her I V but not put to sleep. She had her surgery done at a eye institute and they had her watch a video explaining everything concerning the surgery. They emphasized not being put to sleep, the surgery didn't take barely fifteen minutes both times. She was told to take Tylenol if she had any discomfort, she didn't either time.

Exactly the same for my DH. He had both eyes done last year. My backside was barely in the seat when he was done.

[MurphiesLaw]

The surgery is as easy as 123, especially if you have an excellent Surgeon. Many surgeries of the past now have better innovative methods.

Frankly, I don't understand how the OP's procedure is scheduled as general surgery. Most patients are diagnosed and have the surgery in less than a month.