Sleep of life

[John Gill]

Some time ago, I read a book with the above title. It was written by a couple called the Gordons, he of the 'Doctor' books Richard, and his wife who was an anaethetist. As the title suggests it was all about the advantages of painless surgical procedures. It's a good read if you can find it. Most of us on here have probably experienced being 'put to sleep' for operations- I've certainly had one or two experiences and along the way have discovered there are good 'Gas Men' and bad. Basically any routine NHS procedures involve a production line of 'slash and burn' application, whereas the patient is given an almost lethal blast of gas to put him out quickly and post op, given an equally heavy draught of oxygen to bring you round as quickly as possible. Time is money. I have also had two procedures done privately and the difference is amazing.I had a chat with one private gas man and it's all about giving JUST enough to put you out, depending on weight age and condition, but more importantly to bring you round post op slowly therefore reducing stress and increasing the rate of recovery. After one private procedure some years ago I was able to walk out of the clinic feeling fine. On another occasion in an nhs hospital I remained in bed for three days post op before I was allowed to leave feeling shattered. You pays your money.......

[j.sabourn]

John, very interesting, have had a couple of times been put out for minor ops. Often wondered however if they allowed for sleep apbnia. As was last year re-confirmed that I had. Previous to this was about 6 years before but gave up the treatment as being too annoying. However on the second tests was found stopped breathing 63 times in the hour, this was near the top of the scale, so thought it better that I restarted on the air machine. However what happens if they put you out and they are unaware you have sleep apbnia. I went in for a throat operation and was probably out about 20 minutes and as far as I am aware the hospital did not know I had this condition. Must say however was one of the best 20 minutes naps I have had in a long time. JS

[Captain Kong]

I guess, being dead is just like being under the anaesthetic, or the other way round, total nothing. where have you gone?
my problem is.. How do they get you back into your body again after the op before you wake up.
Brian

[j.sabourn]

Put you in a bottle like Geni of the magic lamp, then pour down your neck to bring back????????? JS