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General anesthesia w/ cervical stenosis for hernia repair
Spine Health | Last Active: Oct 13, 2024 | Replies (6)Comment receiving replies
@cudabinacontenda This is a question you must direct to your surgeon. I expect that they will accommodate your request to proceed with caution in moving or positioning you when you are under anesthesia. Do you know how they plan to position you when on the operating table? I doubt your age is a factor, but other medical conditions can be. All of it needs to be discussed when they clear you for surgery.
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I have had surgery many times, I tell the docs up front about my spine. It turned out pretty well and if you are flat on your back it should be OK. Good Luck!
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Thanks, Jennifer. I always look forward to reading your comments. Yes, I have discussed it with him. He said he can perform the surgery through open incision, if I’m concerned about general anesthesia. But that is not the standard way to approach a hernia recurrence. He’s a reputable surgeon at a COE, so I’m sure he’s confident he can do it. But it sounds riskier. Yet, I have less confidence in medical teams truly paying continuous attention to”positioning” and other customized needs during procedures. Unfortunately, I have a lot of experience as a surgery patient and have had several awful things happen. My trust has been seriously damaged. That’s why I’m reaching out here to fellow patients — not for advice, but for info on their own experiences.