About general anesthesia?

Question

i am going to have a c-section on sep,10. and at the same time my family doctor recomended me to remove the gall bladder because i have stones. and for that purpose they will put me under general anesthesia for both surgeries. i have this c-section second time. but first time it was epidural. i was ok with that because i was consious. now this time i am scared to put to sleep. can anyone help me what should i decide for that. both surgeries at one time or step by step?

Answer 1

I don't know where you are in the world, but in the US, we almost never do those surgeries together.  We usually let the new Mom recover, and remove the gall bladder a month or two later.

One reason for this is that general anesthesia is significantly riskier in pregnant people than in non-pregnant ones.  We do GA for C-sections only when we have no other choice.

I would STRONGLY recommend waiting to get your gall bladder out.  It's the safer option.

Answer 2

hi, most people its so afraid of be under general anesthesia, i work  with anesthesiologists I'm an anesthesia tech @ this time science & technology  are definitely very good, so  its nothing to be afraid of, trust in your doctor and i know  that for that kind of procedure you most wanna be under general anesthesia...just worry of your recover and good Lock !!! hope this help.

Answer 3

Get them all over with at one time. It is easier. That way you only have to deal with pain once after you have a new baby. General is easy. Nothing to worry about at all.