Arthroscopic surgery on tuesday the 19th help?

Question

i am 16 and getting it done on tuesday i am really scared ive never been through anything like this please help me

what should i expect

what meds will i be put on

how long does it take to get better

ANYTHING YOU KNOW PLEASE TELL ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

i am really scared

Answer 1

Arthoscopic surgery is a breeze. No biggie. Remember to try to stay calm the morning of the surgery. That helps alot. You'll check into the hospital. They'll take your vitals, ask you some questions, and then they'll have you change into a gown. You'll probablly have to put on some ugly slipper socks too...but that's part of it. Before I go on, I'd also suggest that you big something to wear that is comfortable, and wont be hard to get the operated part into. You won't feel like moving it much.

Then, after you change into a gown, they'll start an IV, which is pretty simple. They'll put a touraquite above the spot they want to start the IV, and then feel for blood vessels. Then in goes the needle, and that parts over. They may give you something to help you relax, or they may not. It depends on what the anasthesiologist says.

You may have to wait, that's pretty much standard, lol, so I'd also advise you bring a book to read, or something to keep you occupied.

Then you'll go back to the pre-op area, and that's when you'll speak w. your surgeon and anasthesiologist. Let them know about your concerns, and then you'll be taken back to the OR. They will put a mask over your face and tell you to breath calmly and naturally. You'll start to feel as if you are floating away, and things sound very far away. Then, you'll wake up and it'll feel like only a few seconds has elapsed. You're also going to have a sore throat, but that's not too bad. Reason why? They have a tube down your throat to keep you breathing, but you wont remember them removing it afterward.

If you're in pain, let them know! Don't hold back! Ask! If after you've gotten your pain meds, and you're still in pain, ask for more. They may keep you in the Recovery room for maybe 45 minutes, maybe longer, and then you'll be sent home with an Ice pack (they always sent me home with one...), and a presciption for pain meds.

Good luck hon, and try not to be too nervous! (HUGSSS)

Answer 2

Arthroscopic surgery is a breeze.  The sedation will make you groggy but you won't remember a thing.  Take the pain meds as perscribed.  They will make you sleepy and help you to rest and take it easy.  

Answer 3

I'm also 16 and I got the same surgery and TOMORROW is going to be 6 months since that happened and its not that bad of an experience

I was in a lot of pain the first 2 days after surgery but that was because I got a few things fixed, that has to do with how much pain you'll go through. But either way, ice and painkillers will make it better!

I was so scared ! So i understand how you re feeling :)

Dont worry, the more you worry about it the worse the experience will be

About the sedation, well.. every body reacts different, I myself was veeery dizzy and vomited a lot.. that wasnt pleasing, but it was just the day of surgery

GOOD LUCK! and have patience because its a process but youll be just fine :) hope this helped!

get well soon!

Answer 4

Try to calm down and relax.  You will have the surgery either at an outpatient facility or in the hospital.  There will be an Anesthesiologist, who will give you some medicine in your veins to make you relaxed and fall asleep.  After the surgery is done, you will be in pain.  They will give you strong pain meds, so don't worry.  Most likely you will be on crutches for at least four weeks and you will possibly have to go through physical therapy.  Good Luck and make sure you follow the doctor's orders!

Answer 5

I had that done to my knee several years ago as an out patient.

It was not painful at all. I was awake but sedated and my doctor let me watch the surgery on a small TV screen. It was not a bad experience. Don't worry.

You will be just fine. You should have gotten a pamphlet describing the

procedure. If not, call your surgeon and ask to have it explained to

you.