Random Thoughts...or...What's on Your Mind?

[fireproof78]

Today I got the final bill for the anesthesia for my cataract surgeries last year. Now, I had a birthday this month, so I'm 72, but a couple of line items on my bill said "for a patient of extreme age". I was a little confounded because, ok, I'm OLD, but EXTREMELY OLD? Well, it seems a little rude to spell it out like that anyway. I had quite a laugh with my kids and my doctor about that. It's my excuse for everything now!

Is that medical code talk for "more likely to die?" under anesthesia?

 

[Velocity]

Is that medical code talk for "more likely to die?" under anesthesia?

oh, you really know how to make a geezer feel better!

 

[fireproof78]

oh, you really know how to make a geezer feel better!

Anesthesia scares the daylights out of me. I hope I weather it as well as you

 

[Oddish]

Been under it once, because no way they were digging four rather large teeth out of my mouth while I was conscious. It was so quick, I never knew what hit me.

 

[auntiehill]

Anesthesia scares the daylights out of me. I hope I weather it as well as you

I've had several procedures where they put me completely under--anesthesia was the best part! It's a *wonderful* nap. I found "light sedation," like when you get your wisdom teeth out, worse to deal with. You're woozy and confused, and kind of nauseated.

Being completely under is the best sleep you will ever have. It's kind of awesome.

 

[SithHappens]

My dad once came round during dental anesthesia and felt the last teeth being removed but couldn't say anything as not round enough