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He's dead, Jim.

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state of hockey said:
I liked the novacaine experience, honestly. I was totally with it, and could hear all the disgusting sounds. I could feel it, but it didn't hurt. Pretty fun.

Yes, I am twisted, and possess an incredibly high pain tolerance. Great combo.
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I could still feel the pain after the novo. My body built up a super-resistance to novo after the first time or two, apparently. Even the first times, I could hear/sorta feel (no pain feel) everything. After the third time of novo? No more. That was a no go for a numbing agent.
 
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After I destroyed one of my forearms biking, I went to the ER. Only happened because I couldn't move my wrist correctly and my swelling went to huge proportions after a few hours. The doctors told me that how I wasn't in incredible agony and didn't come in right when it happened was nuts, and warned that if I'm in any discomfort I should come in.

The pain was supposed to be a seven on their goofy scale, and the way I described it was a two.
 
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Brenthoven said:
Vic and perc make me feel like a 2YO on crack.

After I came to when I was put under, I felt like I was drunk. No coordination. That was a weird feeling. I was OUT of it.
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Anytime anesthesia is used, there is a chance of something going wrong. It is a necessary but dangerous tool. The risks go way up with any sort of underlying disease and especially anything respiratory. Most of us have had at least one time of being put under-and as we age all of us will have the opportunity for colonoscopies, endoscopies, knee surgeries, etc. if i have my choice, give me Propofol(with all the Michael Jackson publicity put aside). Nothing ever put me out faster, kept me under better or allowed me to wake up faster and more energized ever. When used properly by a fully trained physician, it is like the magic bullet. Perhaps not as useful for long operations, as the level of anesthesia reached is not as deep as necessary for some and the muscle relaxation necessary for some abdominal surgeries is not as great as with other agents-but you wake up fast and you are ready to take on the world.
 
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one of my favorite Joan Rivers lines :

"Look at Gwyneth Paltrow being named the most beautiful this year. She got Helen Keller and Stevie Wonder to vote."

she pulled no punches and the celebrities loved her for it. it was an honor to get skewered by her.
 
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Only been "under" twice. Once for wisdom teeth and once when I was younger to get my tonsils removed. I don't remember the ride home from either, but apparently I was goofy as hell both times. I guess I made my mom drive through several new car lots on my way home from getting the wisdom teeth out, because I wanted to go truck shopping. :p
 
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dxmnkd316 said:
I probably heard incorrectly. Or maybe only partially since I hear it was an elective surgery. No idea what she was having worked on. All I know is that she wasn't at a hospital at the time she was in surgery and to me, there's no way in hell that computes.
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The story I saw in multiple places was that she was having outpatient throat surgery.
 
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DrDemento said:
Anytime anesthesia is used, there is a chance of something going wrong. It is a necessary but dangerous tool. The risks go way up with any sort of underlying disease and especially anything respiratory. Most of us have had at least one time of being put under-and as we age all of us will have the opportunity for colonoscopies, endoscopies, knee surgeries, etc. if i have my choice, give me Propofol(with all the Michael Jackson publicity put aside). Nothing ever put me out faster, kept me under better or allowed me to wake up faster and more energized ever. When used properly by a fully trained physician, it is like the magic bullet. Perhaps not as useful for long operations, as the level of anesthesia reached is not as deep as necessary for some and the muscle relaxation necessary for some abdominal surgeries is not as great as with other agents-but you wake up fast and you are ready to take on the world.
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I had surgery on my foot last summer and when I talked to the anesthesiologist, I told him the last time I had surgery, when I woke up I felt kind of groggy and a little nauseuos. So, they gave me propophyl and I woke up fast and clear headed and on the way home I got a cup of coffee and ate normally like nothing happened. If I ever have surgery again, I'm going to ask for it.
 
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When I came out from anesthesia apparently the nurses thought I was hilarious. Very talkative.

I also remember the moments going under. They injected the drugs and I asked, "so how long will it take for this to ta...." Out.
 
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When I had my knee scoped, I can't remember how or what they gave me, but I'm still conscious, and can feel the doc jabbing around inside my knee, and I let out a little "uggh". Didn't really hurt bad, but just uncomfortable. The doc says, "You can feel that?" and I'm like, "yeah", so I guess they hit me up with more of it. Next thing I know, I'm waking up and the whole thing's over.
 
rufus said:
When I had my knee scoped, I can't remember how or what they gave me, but I'm still conscious, and can feel the doc jabbing around inside my knee, and I let out a little "uggh". Didn't really hurt bad, but just uncomfortable. The doc says, "You can feel that?" and I'm like, "yeah", so I guess they hit me up with more of it. Next thing I know, I'm waking up and the whole thing's over.
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Sounds like you had an anesthesiologist that graduated on the B honor roll.
 
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rufus said:
When I had my knee scoped, I can't remember how or what they gave me, but I'm still conscious, and can feel the doc jabbing around inside my knee, and I let out a little "uggh". Didn't really hurt bad, but just uncomfortable. The doc says, "You can feel that?" and I'm like, "yeah", so I guess they hit me up with more of it. Next thing I know, I'm waking up and the whole thing's over.
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When I had my knee done I asked if I could have a local so I could watch. Nope.

Two colonoscopies and a vastectomy I said wake me when it's over! :D
 
SteveP said:
When I had my knee done I asked if I could have a local so I could watch. Nope.

Two colonoscopies and a vastectomy I said wake me when it's over! :D
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Do they put you out for vasectamies? I've been putting mine off because I thought they just did locals.
 
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Brenthoven said:
Vic and perc make me feel like a 2YO on crack..
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i have both of those sitting in the cabinet. they do N O T H I N G for me. perhaps the cvs gave me the sugar versions :D

i've been given each a couple times and it's like i'm eating pez.
 
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haulin oats said:
Do they put you out for vasectamies? I've been putting mine off because I thought they just did locals.
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Had mine done about 25 years ago and was out for it. The doc had been a goalie for the Montreal Junior Canadiens back in the days of no masks. :eek:
 
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Quick note: morphine is awesome. They gave some to me when I went to the ER for the previously mentioned tooth thing. They could have honestly said (and followed through with it): "I'm going to punch you in the face with acid-covered brass knuckles" and I would have said, "Okay, that's fine." :D
 
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SteveP said:
When I had my knee done I asked if I could have a local so I could watch. Nope.

Two colonoscopies and a vastectomy I said wake me when it's over! :D
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When I had my shoulder operation, they told me that I wasn't even allowed to ask for local because I might be tempted to flinch, get bored, or claustrophobic with the surgeon basically inches from my face the whole time. I asked them if they thought I was stupid enough to ask for it, and they said yes. The thought never crossed my mind.
 
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Scarlet said:
I'm sadder than I thought I would be when I heard the news. She's had an amazing life and worked really hard and hustled when she had to. I really admire what she accomplished. She made red carpet coverage the huge thing that it is today and one of the reasons I go to the Emmys every year is because I get to walk the red carpet and I want to do that because she made it into a huge part of every awards show. Interestingly enough, this was the first year I DIDN'T get to walk it. Fashion designers owe her a huge debt of gratitude because without her "Who are you wearing?" no one would really know who they are. RIP Joan.

I think for awards show season this winter, they should have a black carpet.
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Joan Rivers' funeral to get the red carpet treatment
 
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