I've had general anaesthesia a couple times. One time, the doctor inserted a needle in my arm and told me to count to ten. I only got to three and woke up. The operation was over. The anesthetic works so well with me that from the time I got to three to the time I woke up, it feels like just one second went by. I'm in such a profound state of unconscionous that my operations feel like they go at lightening speed. Amazing.

I was absolutely terrified of going under anesthesia. The night before my surgery I sat up crying and having anxiety. The day of my surgery I was shaking like crazy so scared. When they wheeled me in the room, it was cold and bright, and there were about 5 doctors. The one doctor put the oxygen mask over me and was asking me questions about my pets to distract me. Next thing I said was "omg my mouth is so numb" and my ears started ringing so loudly. Then I woke up in the middle of them wheeling me into the recovery room. It was honestly an incredible experience for the first time! Everyone is different and has had different experiences, but its not as scary as it seems!

I was so scared but honestly it's so fun. Best sleep ever.

I've got my first operation tommorw & I am having general anaesthesia too. I've been stressing out the past couple days, watching loads of videos on surgery and anaesthesia just to calm me down. But for anyone else who is doing this and has upcoming surgery, you will be completely fine and you will come out healthier and happier🤍🤍

I have been under anesthesia 5 times in my life and my biggest complaint was that I didn't like the concept of being "here" one minute and then being "out" the next. It's a control issue with me and I would be just ridden with anxiety. So the last 3 times, I have asked my anesthesiologist to give me just a little bit of the drug(s) in the IV so that I can feel the effect but not be knocked out immediately. Each of them probably thinks I am nuts but they have graciously done it. I went in for major surgery last month and the conversation went like this: Anesthesiologist: "Okay...here is just a little bit of the first drug. Do you feel it?" Me: "Oh geez that feels so good." (And it DID!) Anesthesiologist: "Okay...here is just a bit more." Me: "Okay, I am going to sleep now....goodnight!" Next thing I remember: I'm in the recovery room. I have absolutely no fear of anesthesia anymore.

I had this done, the last thing i remember was the drugs being injected and the oxygen mask. The sensation is surreal, like time skipped and I'm back in a bed.

Going under was honestly one of the best feelings I was nervous but once they injected me time wasn’t of value I just drifted into darkness and woke up in what it felt like a matter of seconds ! It’s kinda like when you blink it goes dark and then you open your eyes and see full light

When I had surgery Last thing I remember being given an oxygen mask and giving the injection and talking about what I want to do at college to distract me it worked then I said I feel funny coz they were putting the anaesthetic and that was it. Then everything went black and then next thing I knew I woke up in recovery unit For anyone who is having surgery with general anaesthetic top tip DONT worry I was very anxious but the part that worried me was falling asleep against my will I felt nothing Don’t be afraid.

I had major surgery two days ago and was pretty scared of being put under but it was actually a good experience. I just remember taking a deep breath into that mask and my doctor leaning in and whispering everything is going to be okay. I felt so comforted by him saying that to me and woke up hours later refreshed and actually feeling amazing.

the greatest progress in medicine in the last 50 years is anaesthetics

Everyone in the comments having conversations with their surgeons while my lazy ass fell asleep on the surgery bed before they even gave me anything

It was so fun lol. I was trying to continue my conversation when I woke up.

I used to be terrified but after my second operation yesterday I’m fine! The feelings really strange. I felt a cold sensation go up my arm and before I knew it I woke up in the exact same room asking when my operation was going to start, LOL!

I have had six operations. 3 brain surgeries and 3 leg surgeries. All of them under general anesthesia. I have been scared, but I was lucky to have calming doctors who would talk to me until I went under while breathing through a mask.

I was absolutely petrified but I promise you it’s really not scary at all. I don’t even remember falling asleep. Everyone is so kind and tells you everything that is happening. When I woke up I was confused but everyone is keeping a very close look at you and you are cared for amazingly

Who else is having surgery and is scared they're gonna say some stupid shit after getting the injection 😂

Just had a surgery under general Anastasia. I was scared as shit. The thought that I have to hand over my breathing to someone, is absolutely terrifying. But in the end I woke up before I even realized that I'm going to sleep.

I had this done at a children's hospital years ago. The nurse was rubbing my forehead so gently. Never been afraid of anesthesia in my life ❤

I recently had three ops under full anaesthetic in Poole and Salisbury hospital, UK. All went well. Having also had full anaesthesia in Germany when I woke up feeling very twitchy and bad and then once in Switzerland when I woke up feeling very very tired, I can only praise the NHS for giving me something that made me feel great and cheerful when I woke up.

If you’re nervous about going under ask your doctor for a dose of Ativan to take before you go. I asked the anesthesiologist beforehand and they actually recommended it. I was totally calm the whole time.

I had my surgery last night and it was much better than I expected I literally felt nothing 😂 And ur comments made me much comfortable ✨

This comment section is everything, so much love from KCMC school of Anaesthesia ❤️

I just had spinal surgery if you are afraid don’t be I know it’s hard not to be but I felt like I blink end my eyes and woke up pain free surgery was done I had full control what I could and couldn’t say. I live in Australia we are a small country but have the best doctors in the world . To the people reading this and are under a lot of stress about to go in to surgery just know god loves you and it is pain free with this amazing drug that humankind has created

Some doctors know that their patients are scared and are comforting and just have way of making the process of going under general anesthesia a whole lot easier

My day surgery is next week for my polyps, watching this video has calmed me down. God bless everyone

I have had general anesthetic over 25 times. Many, many surgeries. Doing great too!

i was so scared for my surgery, i kept telling them not to kill me and don't let me die on the operating table! they kept saying things will be ok. they moved me to the OR table from my hospital bed, put a warm blanket on me asked me if i was comfy i said kinda yeah, and they said ok we're gonna start your IV now i said ok sounds good. next thing i know i'm waking up 1 second later with a nurse flashing a light in my eyes asking me basic questions. apparently it was a 4 hour operation and went smoothly. 7 total hours between prep and when i woke up. I'm still in total disbelief at the entire process.

It’s like the deepest sleep you’ll ever experience. Total black out. But you’ll feel extremely lethargic for the first few hours after you wake up. It does get better.

I had eye surgery in February before the lock down. Fantastic anaesthetic, enjoyed the whole experience plus the added bonus of being able to see properly.

Weird side effects include: Coming round howling like an over-dramatic husky.

getting surgery soon and im glad to see everyone had a good experience with anesthesia :)

I am feeling more relieff from this video. I am searching how it works cus I am scared of the unknown and I haven't been through a surgery before.

I literally just had it a couple of hours ago and I was crying and panicking so much saying I don’t wanna be out to sleep I want to reschedule and then I’m waking up literally don’t know why I was so scared it was the best thing ever.

I went to the hospital today to get laser treatment, but sadly an emergency happened and I was removed from the list. But it has given me time to learn about how this stuff works. Thank you NHS

Thanks Everyone.. Everyone Posting Comments Here Is Spreading Love.. I Wish Everyone Good Health..

I'm due to go under general anesthesia for a small surgery. So this is quite the comfort for me :) Also, a tiny bit of curiosity when it comes to medical sciences

Received ACL repair and a meniscectomy. Bro, I didn’t even know they put me out. I didn’t even realize I was out, lol. It was the best sleep ever. All I remember was being transferred to the surgical bed, and bam. I woke up in recovery. My nurse told me that when I woke up initially, I was laughing non stop and kept saying “I didn’t know that I was out”. She said I made everyone laugh, lol! Then, she said I went back to sleep for about 30 minutes. the entire thing was interesting to say the least. I wasn’t afraid while under for one second. It was just a really deep, peaceful sleep. NOW, recovery on the other hand... that’s been the worst part of this whole ordeal.

From a retired anesthetist be relieved you’re getting general anesthesia with an airway inserted. Many practitioners lie these days and say you are just getting sedation. Frequently the sedation gets stronger and stronger until your airway is inadequate and there is a problem without an airway inserted. If you have an eye surgeon that requires deep sedation it is better to start with general anesthesia and an LMA airway. It is safer with less chance of you being disoriented and wanting to “help”the surgeon. With reasonable health do not be afraid of general anesthesia. Be afraid of deep sedation without an airway.

2020 feb 14 Just had my first general. I told the doctor to tell me as soon as he injects it. Quickly after i felt a cold gas sensation in my mouth, then a cold pins and needles sensation through my chest, i told the doctor what i was feeling as it happened and that was the last thing i remember. Was out for around 45 mins (wisdom teeth). Woke up feeling great.

I had surgery yesterday and went under general anesthesia for the first time. I was nervous, anxious any and everything in between. I have had two other surgeries but was in twilight sedation., fully awoke and aware of what was going on. My surgery yesterday I remember going in and them placing a mask on me, and that is it. I had a tube placed in for breathing and the hurts like hell. Worse than a sore throat but feels alot better today. They told me about three or four times to take a deep breath in the recovery room because my oxygen was dropping. I was going back to sleep. I remember them saying wake up and breathe. I said I’m awake my eyes just shut. They would not allow me to rub my eyes, not sure why. I think I was in surgery two hrs, I don’t know nor do I remember dreaming. I’m glad I got it over with and pick yesterday to have surgery, instead of today. My surgery was done here on base in Japan. Just pray or meditate before having surgery to calm your mind and relax your body. I thought with all the anxiety I was experiencing my blood pressure would be up but it wasn’t at all, oh and we had a 5.2 earthquake before my surgery. I asked the doctor we’re we rescheduling he stated unless a tsunami was coming. Not funny we were stationed in Misawa, Japan 2011 earthquake…

Had my first time under anesthetic, was nervous af, but was so relaxing, u don't even know that u passing out and wake up fresh. My follow up procedure I felt very sleepy afterwardz

I just had a laparoscopic hysterectomy and went under general. It was pretty cool. As they rolled me to the OR they injected something in my IV to “take the edge off”. I remember them moving me to the table. I remember looking at the 2 lights above me then over at the table with a bunch of shiny instruments. They put a mask on my face and said it was oxygen. I don’t think I counted to 3 before I was out! Next thing I know I hear someone call my name and I wake up in the PACU 3 1/2 hours later dreaming about work saying I like my job. Pretty cool experience.

I had surgery and went under anaesthetic, people are so scared of it and so was I buy honestly it’s a nice feeling they talk to you and ask questions, for me it was what I got for Christmas but I couldn’t remember and this is where the drugs kick in, bear in mind I had this surgery on the 27th! I couldn’t focus and I soon fell asleep throughout the whole surgery it was like one big sleep no pain, well there is afterwards but yeah :)

I was terrified before my surgery due to the general anesthesia, and it was so scary but then when doctor was talking to me he told me you will feel sleepy now and you will love it, and that's what I remember, I woke up and felt like it I was 1 second, don't be scared guys trust me, it's not scary at all

I've been under 10 times in my life; it was on my 6th go I discovered propofol triggers my anxiety. Pretty scary losing consciousness feeling your heart pound out your chest. I think it has something to do with knowing it's coming made worse by feeling the warm-ache of the propofol entering my bloodstream. Ever since that time I've told my anaesthesiologist and asked for the clear stuff instead of the white stuff. Last 3 times I've had the same guy and each time he gave me a tiny shot of something before the IV was attached propper and each time it felt like he poured an entire bottle of whiskey directly into my brain... Instant relaxation; it'd be great if that wasn't immediately followed by my brain forgetting for to work and everything going dark within 5 seconds. Whatever that stuff was, it must have been some "whale tranquiliser level shit".

It’s so crazy because I went unconscious in an instant. The doctor told me to take 4 big deep breaths I remember taking 3 deep breaths and then waking up to a talking saying something to me.

I had surgery on my eyelid to remove a cyst in Apr 2022. When they gave me the general anaesthetic, it felt like I was a chipmunk with squirrels in my cheeks and I had this buzzing-like sensation in my ears. The nurse held my hand until I fell asleep. Woke up in recovery and everything went really well. Honestly, not scary at all and really good sleep 10/10.

They gave me a gas before the Iv and I’m not a crackhead or anything but that was the best damn feeling in this world, but now I have some hearing loss and pain in my ear after I woke up

I’m getting my surgery for my enlarged tonsils and I was scared about the going to sleep thing, now that I’ve seen this video, I feel a lot better!!

I forgot everything lol and it’s so weird but honestly it’s not as scary as I expected

I had a round 7 to 8 operations in my eyes my first option was when I was 8 second on with when I was 10 then when I was 11 years old I had 3 operations in my eye in 3 days and well in December and I was 14 years old now I'm gonna turn 15

Thank you for the courage video , Monday is my surgery for sinus .. . God bless everyone

Had my surgery on 14 August. When the anesthesia kicked in I knew I was going to fall asleep. I said the doctors I was dizzy and boom I woke up 2hrs later. My through was sore because of the oxygen pipe. When I woke up I had 2 things on my mind constantly running, Vegeta's screams and I missed my younger brother for no reason. I was screaming my brother's name loudly for 10 mins and then slowly the affect was waring off. My dad caught a video of it and we both laughed watching at it an hour later.

I had surgery when I was like 8, but I very clearly remember the moment I went to sleep. I was screaming because I was scared as shit (tried to jump off the table a couple of times), and then as they injected it I started hyperventilating then immediately passed out lol

Had this about 3 times, I rate this sleep 1 million/10! Best sleep of my life. No disturbances.

It is amazing. I’ve had two abdominal surgeries. Wheel me in into the surgery room, I scoot on table, the mask goes on, the meds go into the iv and I wake up in recovery.

I'm having surgery next week, I'm a little nervous about going under but at the same time I'm excited coz I'm a chronic insomniac and this might be the best sleep I ever have lol

wow general anaesthesia is one the few areas of medicine that has me in complete awe.

I just had my first surgery.Before the procedure they gave me some pills to make me sleepy and I actually fell asleep in my hospital room.After I woke up I asked when will the operation start and they told me it was already over. Strange is that they told me I was awake when I went to the OR, but I don’t remember anything about the surgery .Cool experience.

Had anesthesia for a c section. I just remember him put the mask over my nose and mouth asking what I felt. I told him, it just feels kinda hard to breathe, and he was like yeah that’s normal. It honestly felt like a blink No dreams. No time Im between. Nothing! Just blink And I woke up in the recovery room!

Going for double eye surgery tomorrow, watching this definitely helped ease the anxiety a bit. Wish me luck

They told me they were giving me something to ease my anxiety - next thing I remember is waking up in recovery. I was having major panic attacks about it but now I don't know why I was so worried. Its strange waking up because you don't remember going to sleep. You'll be fine!!

Been under several times..no worries..but the last surgery for rotator cuff shoulder surgery they put the mask over my face and I kinda freaked out..the dr told the anathesiologist to lay it in my chest until I was out..that did the trick..probably less than a minute later.

I had eye surgery on both my eyes once it was the first time I was blind for 4 weeks it was so dark and boring

first surgery i remember talking about disabled goats i saw on holiday a few weeks before and they gave me gas and air to relax me since i never had a cannula in before. third surgery was the same year infinity war came out, and the anaesthesia was feeling worse than usual and i was feeling so much pain in my head like i was hungover, and last thing i remember saying to my mum was “i don’t wanna go, i don’t wanna do it”.

Can someone please tell me l am having operation to have Ovarian cyst removed , but my worries are I have Rhinitis scared incase something happens when iam under or go into shock when iam lieing down cough constantly .

Nothings better than legal drugs :)

I have a penile plication surgery in a couple of hours, this video and the comments from you guys has really helped me stay calm!

First time I went under was when I was in the oral surgeon's office to get my wisdom teeth removed, and I kind of panicked and was kicking as i went under, but it went fine and no problem or issues waking up. I've been under at least 5 times since, never had a problem going under. But apparently I am thrashy on waking up (before i'm fully conscious). No other issues (nausea, etc). Going under again next Tuesday.

I had general anesthetic today and i remember when i felt the fluid entering my vein saying ill pass out shortly won't i and i received a oh yes you will and then i woke up in recovery room like seconds late but one hour and ten minutes had passed. Felt wonderful and surreal also

I have had this, not for eye surgery, but for open heart surgery. I literally do not remember anything from when they wheeled me in to when I woke up. I woke up confused as fuck, I actually had to have someone push me back into bed lol I was so confused. I'm having to have this done in about 4 weeks for a heart prodcedure. I can't say I'm looking forward to it again. But it literally is dreamless sleep

Love me some "Milk Of Amnesia". Best sleep you will ever get.

Anesthesia revolutionized the surgery ....respect

I went there for my eye to be mix when I was a child

lol yea guys it’s not that bad at all honestly I had surgery done a week ago and the guy was like so what beach do you like ? I was like I like uhhhhh knocked out instantly! And when I woke up I felt calm and confused but it goes away as the time goes by when it hits you feel this crazy warm sensation lol your body is like wait what’s going on and boom! Instant clean knock out ! Y’all got this.

I woke up and screamed at the top of my lungs because of pain. It was after my brain surgery like 2 months ago. I hope I will recover now though.

Lol I remeber getting out to sleep and when I woke up I was like wait wtf y’all not done that was to fast I just blinked my eye ! And the doctors like no honey you were asleep for and hour and half we are finished lmao

I'm always at the top level possible on the DAS41 or whatever it is for stress and anxiety; anxiolytics like diazepam, lorazepam or clonazepam are out of the question. I just feel like asking them if they want a patient dying on them because they didn't prescribe? That's reality, mate, for many.

Please tell me . I've recently finished my diazepam taper so my gaba receptors are still downregulated. What would be the best general anesthetic thar wouldn't act on the gaba a receptors. This is of some concern . Surgery is imminent for impacted wisdom teeth. Am worried as it could set me back into a withdrawal

I had it and for some reason I wasn’t scared at all but it was actually fine x

That feeling going under, what a trip lovit

I love it.. No nerves at all...

It was insane. Just before the world has gone completely tragic chaos, I too have a surgery on Valentine's Day 2020. An cyst surgery to remove slow growing cyst on my back, must be fell too much on the floor (trauma), a reason for cyst to slow growing on my back. It was a painkilling needle and even sleeping needle which part of the reason I fell asleep while the doctors removed the cyst and then, I woke up in the surgery room and I felt fine and now, I'll wait until the pesky slow-growing cyst on my front arm thanks for slammed the wall many times (trauma)

I have my op in two days to repair a tendon on my hand. First operation I’ve had in my life quite scared to say the least

I have surgery for a left great(big) toe partial amputation and I'm kinda scared honestly but I have to do it or this infected toe can kill me, I feel like throwing up each time I look at the clock and it gets closer 12 hrs to go now please pray for me man

Looks like he had possibly cataract or glaucoma sx done. These procedures require really light anesthesia.

I had my surgery done today It was awesome experience 😉 You go sleep and next thing your in recovery room.

Best sleep I’ve ever had, didn’t even talk either I kept quiet

I had this done just yesterday scared me so bad he put the oxygen on me but he held it down on my face so hard is that normal I thought he was trying to smoother me but then finally I fell asleep now again was that normal for home to hold it down on my face like that?

I just got surgery yesterday I hate needles they had to put me under with anesthetic gas before putting a Iv in they also numbed my feet up with local while I was asleep

Amazing

I got my gallbladder removed and all these videos and even my parents were saying like oh you won’t remember a thing before anesthesia or even part of the day. It was my first surgery and I remembered everything though. 😭I remember being in recovery for hours before my surgery and then it was time. They gave me a drug to relax more and then wheeled me to the or. Like I remember the turns we made and a nurse passed by. I remember transferring to the steel table and they put an oxygen mask on me. Then he put a sticker on the side of my chest for like the heart monitor thing and then that was it.

Wonder why they do this in a serrate room, instead of just doing it in the OR like we do in the USA, less patient moving.

I’m under the care of Moorfields for my glaucoma and I am thankful for their help

I hate Anastasia but I like to watch vids like this especially this one. The woman voice is relaxing

I get Nervous when they start a iv but all be going to have surgery in apple valley hospital in California at Victor Valley hospital but the part when they put you to sleep you are out

I want this every night my damn insomnia is killing me

what procedure did he have done?

Loving ❤️. Thanks

I had anesthesia today. I was nervous as hell but it went really smooth