Newbie

Hi 

going in for dual chamber PM in 10 days

not worried at all about the procedure but the sedation is a different story.Hate the thought of not being in control as had a bad experience of having a hard time waking from a general during a knee surgery and never want that feeling again 

I m leaning towards asking  for a very mild sedation just so I’m comfortable while lying there for an hour or two wondered if anyone has had the same

also I hate the thought of being flat on my back for that period of time without my head slightly elevated with a pillow,do they allow that

Also after the surgery can you have the bed lifted so you are in an almost sitting position and how long does it take for your head to clear from the sedation 

seems weird that my anxiety is with the sedation and not the op !

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by Shepheart - 2018-08-18 14:43:17

hi Kiwi, I had my dual lead pacemaker installed in 2012 and I was awake for the whole thing. There was some sedation for relaxation but I was aware of what was going on. At the pre op let them know about the pillow and the inclined positioning, they may be accommodating, doesn’t hurt to ask. And good luck and all that, you will be fine.

Shep❤️

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