Medical test
Now with fewer opiates!
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Southern New Jersey, USA
Posts: 1,405
Medical test
Hey there:
Three kind of cool things happened yesterday as a result of a dual colonoscopy and endoscopy that I had done.
Never assume: I did not do enough research and did not know until the morning of the procedures that some anesthesiologists use narcotics as part of the knock-out cocktail. Needless to say, I panicked. I called the anesthesiologists office in the morning, no answer...left a message. I ran it by the intake nurse who assured me no narcs would be used. I then had a lengthy conversation with the anesthesiologist to reassure myself. While things like surgery were obvious, I know now to research every medical test and procedure and ask questions.
12 Step Programs are cool: As I am in the waiting room, sweating out having these conversations with the staff, I look up and, standing there, in scrubs, is "Jo" from my AA home group. I had no idea she worked there. She assured me that some patients have refused anesthesia so it would not be a big deal. She sat and talked with me for a good couple of minutes. And yes, it was a coincidence, but a welcome one.
And finally:
Proof positive: At last I had physical proof that my head is, indeed, not up my a$$.
Three kind of cool things happened yesterday as a result of a dual colonoscopy and endoscopy that I had done.
Never assume: I did not do enough research and did not know until the morning of the procedures that some anesthesiologists use narcotics as part of the knock-out cocktail. Needless to say, I panicked. I called the anesthesiologists office in the morning, no answer...left a message. I ran it by the intake nurse who assured me no narcs would be used. I then had a lengthy conversation with the anesthesiologist to reassure myself. While things like surgery were obvious, I know now to research every medical test and procedure and ask questions.
12 Step Programs are cool: As I am in the waiting room, sweating out having these conversations with the staff, I look up and, standing there, in scrubs, is "Jo" from my AA home group. I had no idea she worked there. She assured me that some patients have refused anesthesia so it would not be a big deal. She sat and talked with me for a good couple of minutes. And yes, it was a coincidence, but a welcome one.
And finally:
Proof positive: At last I had physical proof that my head is, indeed, not up my a$$.
Go Browns!
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Charlotte, NC
Posts: 642
Well I wouldnt be so sure about that last one....
I never would have thought that narcotics were used in anesthesia either. Im glad you got it taken care of by thinking and acting fast. Good work.
I never would have thought that narcotics were used in anesthesia either. Im glad you got it taken care of by thinking and acting fast. Good work.
Member
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Atlanta
Posts: 31,179
((Bear)) - thanks for the smile this morning
I didn't realize about narcs being used in anesthesia, either, but then I've only undergone anesthesia once. I do remember the anesthesiologist coming to talk to me, and I know they have to, if at all possible, any time they put someone to sleep, so I always thought I would be able to tell them "hey..I'm a recovering addict!!". I have always told my doctors and nurses from the time I entered the hospital, though.
Hugs and prayers!
Amy
I didn't realize about narcs being used in anesthesia, either, but then I've only undergone anesthesia once. I do remember the anesthesiologist coming to talk to me, and I know they have to, if at all possible, any time they put someone to sleep, so I always thought I would be able to tell them "hey..I'm a recovering addict!!". I have always told my doctors and nurses from the time I entered the hospital, though.Hugs and prayers!
Amy
Now with fewer opiates!
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Southern New Jersey, USA
Posts: 1,405
Just so I'm clear here, I didn't refuse anesthesia. I just assured there was no narcotic med involved. This was a case where a little Googling was a bad thing for the bear. Google told me they sometimes use demerol or fentanyl as part of the procedure to assure there was no pain. This place didn't do that.
Oh yes, Ivan, Da Bear was a$$-sleep for this one.
Oh yes, Ivan, Da Bear was a$$-sleep for this one.
Now with fewer opiates!
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Southern New Jersey, USA
Posts: 1,405
Originally Posted by anvilhead 
what??? no pictures???
I should also have mentioned, since I did the pre-procedure prep, I was no longer full of sh!t either...
TheMostSordidSpotOnEarth
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: ParadiseOnEarth
Posts: 811
"Colonoscopy" paired with the word "assume"...are you asking for the punchline or giving it to us? 
Bear, although I'm also wary about over-Googling, good on you for considering your recovery before the big event took place.
It is really cool that you had someone from your group there as a supportive surprise.
I'm also glad that your test is over.
Isn't it incredible how everything about us winds up relating to recovery? Head to toe, bottom included.
Ahem, I didn't say any of that. I'm a lady.
Bear, although I'm also wary about over-Googling, good on you for considering your recovery before the big event took place.
It is really cool that you had someone from your group there as a supportive surprise.
I'm also glad that your test is over.
Isn't it incredible how everything about us winds up relating to recovery? Head to toe, bottom included.
Ahem, I didn't say any of that. I'm a lady.
Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Posts: 862
I think you're overreacting just a little, in a sense. You should just let the doctor do what he feels is necessary; but then again I'm not you and have no idea what your general physiological and psychological reaction is to narcotics.
Member
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Sonoma Ca
Posts: 22
Originally Posted by Stagebear
Hey there:
Three kind of cool things happened yesterday as a result of a dual colonoscopy and endoscopy that I had done.
Never assume: I did not do enough research and did not know until the morning of the procedures that some anesthesiologists use narcotics as part of the knock-out cocktail. Needless to say, I panicked. I called the anesthesiologists office in the morning, no answer...left a message. I ran it by the intake nurse who assured me no narcs would be used. I then had a lengthy conversation with the anesthesiologist to reassure myself. While things like surgery were obvious, I know now to research every medical test and procedure and ask questions.
12 Step Programs are cool: As I am in the waiting room, sweating out having these conversations with the staff, I look up and, standing there, in scrubs, is "Jo" from my AA home group. I had no idea she worked there. She assured me that some patients have refused anesthesia so it would not be a big deal. She sat and talked with me for a good couple of minutes. And yes, it was a coincidence, but a welcome one.
And finally:
Proof positive: At last I had physical proof that my head is, indeed, not up my a$$.
Three kind of cool things happened yesterday as a result of a dual colonoscopy and endoscopy that I had done.
Never assume: I did not do enough research and did not know until the morning of the procedures that some anesthesiologists use narcotics as part of the knock-out cocktail. Needless to say, I panicked. I called the anesthesiologists office in the morning, no answer...left a message. I ran it by the intake nurse who assured me no narcs would be used. I then had a lengthy conversation with the anesthesiologist to reassure myself. While things like surgery were obvious, I know now to research every medical test and procedure and ask questions.
12 Step Programs are cool: As I am in the waiting room, sweating out having these conversations with the staff, I look up and, standing there, in scrubs, is "Jo" from my AA home group. I had no idea she worked there. She assured me that some patients have refused anesthesia so it would not be a big deal. She sat and talked with me for a good couple of minutes. And yes, it was a coincidence, but a welcome one.
And finally:
Proof positive: At last I had physical proof that my head is, indeed, not up my a$$.
Well how about that! Also, I strongly believe there is no such thing as coincidence. She was there for a reason. To help when needed.
Glad everything is ok and now there is physical proof!
Now with fewer opiates!
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Southern New Jersey, USA
Posts: 1,405
Originally Posted by Vintersemestre
You should just let the doctor do what he feels is necessary
Didn't matter, though. This doc never used Demerol.
Oh, and speaking of funny things happening: The anesthesiologist was a hip young woman who said, and I kid you not,
"Oh, no. No narcotics. We're just going to give you the stuff that killed Michael Jackson. But don't worry, you'll be monitored."
(In fairness to what sounds like a cold doc, we had already been joking about being a young, female, black anesthesiologist. She was actually very cool.)
Originally Posted by Vintersemestre
I'm not you
Attitude of Gratitude
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Dayton, Ohio
Posts: 2,305
Leave it to the Bear to find humor in a camera being shoved up his . . .
I don't think it was coincidence at all that Jo suddenly appeared when you needed someone in the Program the most. I call those things a God Shot.
BTW, I for one won't be hurt if you don't share pictures of your adventure with us. lol
I don't think it was coincidence at all that Jo suddenly appeared when you needed someone in the Program the most. I call those things a God Shot.
BTW, I for one won't be hurt if you don't share pictures of your adventure with us. lol
Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: okc, ok
Posts: 107
Originally Posted by Stagebear
Hey there:
12 Step Programs are cool: As I am in the waiting room, sweating out having these conversations with the staff, I look up and, standing there, in scrubs, is "Jo" from my AA home group. I had no idea she worked there. She assured me that some patients have refused anesthesia so it would not be a big deal. She sat and talked with me for a good couple of minutes. And yes, it was a coincidence, but a welcome one.
And finally:
Proof positive: At last I had physical proof that my head is, indeed, not up my a$$.
12 Step Programs are cool: As I am in the waiting room, sweating out having these conversations with the staff, I look up and, standing there, in scrubs, is "Jo" from my AA home group. I had no idea she worked there. She assured me that some patients have refused anesthesia so it would not be a big deal. She sat and talked with me for a good couple of minutes. And yes, it was a coincidence, but a welcome one.
And finally:
Proof positive: At last I had physical proof that my head is, indeed, not up my a$$.
I sometimes wonder if coincidence is just another word for karma/fate/destiny/design... (Ignore, if you want... just rambling.)
The other comment I have is that your last little quip about your head reminds me so much of someone I quit smoking with on a forum a couple years ago... He was also a forthright grumpy bear at times... If you do not, no problem. Just nosey, I guess...
Now with fewer opiates!
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Southern New Jersey, USA
Posts: 1,405
Originally Posted by margarok
your last little quip about your head reminds me so much of someone I quit smoking with on a forum a couple years ago... He was also a forthright grumpy bear at times... If you do not, no problem. Just nosey, I guess...
Currently Active Users Viewing this Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
