Tee

[tobagotwo]

Sorry: posted to the wrong thread and was unable to delete it.

 

[wcasey5]

I had a TEE before my surgery, the cardio ordered it and performed the procedure. Looking back, I have no idea why as I was scheduled for a catheterization as well.

Went to the outpatients department at the local hospital. Got an I.V. and all that and I was in bed with my head elevated. I got administered some drugs that made me forget the whole thing, and apparently I was awake the whole time. I remember the Cardio saying that he was administrating the drugs, then I remember asking if the procedure was over. Both him and the nurse were snickering when I gained my memory, so I must have said something I don't want to know about during the procedure.

 

[Tass]

I had an edoscopy done to check for reflux damage and I imagine it would be same procedure. I had an IV with some happy stuff added and don't remember anything after that.

Tass

(btw, am a MAJOR gagger also)

 

[Luana]

According to the anesthesiologist's report, I was:
- awake and alert
- cooperative with suggestions and instructions
- able to transfer myself from the cart to the operating table
- on Versed
If Bluefields' doctor insists on a pre-op TEE, maybe it could be done in OR, under anesthesia?

Anesthesia is probably a bit much for a TEE, and I would doubt insurance would pay the fees for use of an OR and anesthesia; that might well add a couple of thousand dollars in costs. Versed, maybe mixed with a bit of something else would probably be perfect. Years ago I had a Hickman catheter placed, no anesthesia even though a small incision was done. Demerol and versed worked just fine. I had no pain, no memory of the procedure and the surgeon said I was cracking jokes.

Blue, good drugs do a lot. Don't be shy or hesitant to ask for them. That's what they're for.

 

[njean]

I've had a couple of TEE's done & I've always tolerated everything really well.

The spray they used to numb the back of my throat was yucky but after that I don't remember much of anything. It went by so fast, before I knew it they were telling me, "okay, we're done!"

I'm sure you will do just fine!

 

[scott.eitman]

I've had a couple of TEE's done & I've always tolerated everything really well.

I had one and it went well also. I was awake, but very well sedated. I am not saying I want to do it again, but if asked by my doctor, I would not hesitate.

Scott

 

[Lily]

A medication, I think it's spelled Versed, can disallow you to remember the unpleasant surgery stuff.
A drawback is that you may have conversations with others that you may not remember, until the stuff wears off.

 

[dsouter]

I had a TEE a mo nth before my 1st AVR.
It was the Worst thing about the whole experience.
Had a panick attack on the table. Felt I was choking etc.
Swore I would never again have one.
Suspect I was just not medicated enough.

Luckily they did not want one before my recent AVR.

 

[lance]

Dugald,
Do you remember what anesthesia they administered? Valium does "funny" things to some people.

 

[bluefields409]

thanks again for all of the responses.... despite my :eek2: at the concept..I know I will consent to what is best. All I ask is that I don't have to be there :biggrin2:

~Blue

 

[dsouter]

Dugald,
Do you remember what anesthesia they administered? Valium does "funny" things to some people.

It may have been valium but it was 11 1/2 years ago now.
Can't remember much about the whole thing except how much I hated the TEE.