DON'T have the anesthesia IV be put in your hand instead of your arm. Your arm has larger veins and it can feel like burning in your hand. I had ECT treatments and they only did that to me once before I started saying something for myself.

If you know your anesthesia limit, let the doctor know. They gave me too much anesthesia for my endoscopy and I was out for 2 days!

Do your own research before agreeing to or going into your procedures. SO many doctors these days do not talk through the pro’s and con’s of procedures. And there are always, always trade offs, even if they choose not to tell you. I made a mistake of going in for a surgery I was told would have a 3 day recovery period. It took me over a month to even think about doing work again. I later did more research and found out most people are in recovery for 2-5 weeks. Very different from what my doctor said in our rushed 20 min appointment.

If you’re like me and your one thing is being tough and being able to take pain and stuff don’t be a hero and do major procedures without nerve blocks. Getting nerve blocks when I got surgery on my femurs kept me sane.

I have had 3 open heart surgerys and 2 Cath procedures and all of my doctors are so nice and always make sure I'm aware of any complications that may arise so my advice is make sure you have doctors that you are comfortable with and always make sure they tell you what's going on

God bless you I worked on an open heart floor I know what you went through and you should be so proud of yourself you come out on the other side so God bless you

Colonoscopy: Get gentle aloe wipes and invest in a bidet.

Give yourself plenty of time off afterwards and make sure you’ll have someone with you. My biggest mistake was not staying with my parents after a surgery and having to call them the next morning crying because I was in so much pain I couldn’t move. You might not think you need someone, but you do

Doctors aren’t omnipotent; they’re just workers who have studied text books and maybe they have had as little success with your condition as you have. Don’t feel like their frustration or indifference means you’re beyond help or undeserving of it. Look inward for the most pervasive insight.

Don't get a spinal tap unless you absolutely have to. And if you do, get a blood patch afterwards so that you don't get headaches all the time.

i had my bartholins gland marsupialized a few days ago and am in recovery. the best thing to do for preparation for a procedure of that kind is really make sure you have a comfortable space to come home to. make sure you have the ability to lay down for a few days on end, and meditate/self care before hand. it’s emotionally taxing (just like any other procedure). it was my first ever surgery/time going under and i am transmasc, so i has a lot of anxiety going into the operation. it’s something that needed to be done though, and its always good to remember that it’ll be a lot more beneficial in the future for comfort and health.

DON'T let them sedate you with Benadryl for a endoscopy/colonoscopy. 0/10 would not recommend

C section - It goes so fast! I had a scheduled c section for my twins (I know this is different from an emergency one..) and when they gave me the epidural, I had an anxiety attack. It's scary to think they are going to cut you open! But it was so so fast and completely painless. I guess with anything, just remember it will pass and you will be ok

Breathe in, Breathe out, Pray 💕 🙏

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Listen to the limitations the doctor gives you! I had scoliosis surgery, after which I was not allowed to bend, twist, or lift for several months. It was so important for my healing. Also listen to the limits your body tells you and be gentle with yourself. Even once you start getting bored or antsy, engender your body is working hard to heal and you don't need to over work it and risk having to redo the surgery. My dad has done that more than once by going back to work too soon after surgeries.

remember* not engender lol

Be true to others and listen to ur body

I’m an RN with 38 years experience ! I’m also married to a Primary Care Doctor! If you are not happy with your doctor, go elsewhere. I have changed doctors many times because they treat me different when they know I’m a nurse!!! I hate that.

My best advice, if you're going through a surgical procedure and you will lose blood, is... the days after surgery eat red meat. The red meat helps fuel our body best in replenishing red blood cells. I always feel nauseous and sickly until I get a cheeseburger or something with beef. Chicken might sound good or better in the moment, but it will not give you the same effect.

Also, chew on peppermint in between pain regiments for naturalistic pain relief.

Do not get a colonoscopy the day after a deratio. I'm getting rolled into the room and the staff are talking about how the OR lights are flickering and the hospital is low on generators.... Not fun 🙄 all turned out good and nothing happened but still.

Make sure you are completely clear of poo before you’re going into your colonoscopy. I woke up with poo in my bed afterwards lmao

How badly do you think you need it? I had surgery to fix my breathing and it still hasn't changed. I still can't breathe right. Just know the outcome can be much different than expected. Noone knows everything.

Hi I'm 48 years old and when I was 26 I had an emergency c section. The infection became severely infected. Had wound care for 3 months it was probably the most physically and emotionally painful event I endured.

I also had a very painful COVID vaccination last year. The injection stung so bad! The crazy thing is 2 of my doctor's and my pharmacist have no idea why it happened. I did file a claim with the Phizer company to let them know of a possible rare adverse reaction.