How To Tell If A Patient Is Awake Under Anesthesia? (And What To Do)

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Join Dr. Kaveh as he discusses how to prevent awareness during surgery and ensure a safe anesthetic experience. Learn about the different levels of anesthesia, the importance of proper monitoring, and the role of medications. Dr. Kaveh shares insights from his experiences and answers common questions about anesthesia, including how to manage risks and what patients can do to help. Stay informed and advocate for your health with these essential tips.
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Timestamps
0:00 - Introduction to preventing awareness during surgery
0:24 - Anesthesiologist’s perspective on patient fears
0:52 - Real-life example: a surgeon’s fear of anesthesia awareness
1:12 - Impact of awareness during surgery: PTSD, nightmares, and more
1:38 - Monitoring patients for wakefulness during anesthesia
2:29 - Understanding anesthesia layers and memory scrambling
3:06 - Importance of matching anesthesia depth to patient needs
5:20 - Tools for monitoring anesthesia depth in the operating room
7:39 - Challenges with brain wave monitoring and muscle contractions
14:01 - Role of patient honesty in anesthesia management
#AnesthesiaAwareness #SurgerySafety #PatientCare

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@user-pe7hg9df9t 9 күн бұрын

1:51 and I'm bawling for the validation and realizing that I am not alone in my reaction to having woken during emergency surgery and having PTSD before this I thought I was overreacting to my own symptoms. THANK YOU DOC!!!❤😢😮😅

@MedicalSecrets 9 күн бұрын

I am so happy that you feel empowered to speak up for yourself.

@MariaRossi-gi2rc 8 күн бұрын

I have PTSD from having a c section without without anesthesia. I was given an epidural. I kept telling the anesthesiologist that I can feel everything. He kept saying ur just nervous. I finally kicked my doctor and then I was finally believed. I have not been to a doctor since. It's been 28 years. Thanks for ur validating this trauma

@karenhowells1455 8 күн бұрын

NEVER THINK THAT because you sure as hell are NOT ALONE...REACH OUT IF YOU NEED TO...🫂You will get over it, but if you ever require surgery again, ENSURE your surgeon AND Anesthetist is 'AWARE BEFORE your surgery'. Ive had over 11 magor surgeries and told them an epidural anesthetic, WASN'T working for kidney surgery and 'an emergency GENERAL anasthetic' had to be used. I have just had full hip replacement under epidural just 12 days ago.. (7th june '24).. with not even sedation. It went perfectly... (although oddly my left leg "woke up" before the right leg (that hip replaced)... but kept trying to wiggle my toes and Im now hobbling ok/ish) 🤣... you are NOT alone sweetheart 🫂...BUT I DO wish THIS anesthetist didn't look QUITE as glib and amused when throwing out PTSD etc comments though. If a 'SURGEON' was concerned enough about his OWN operation / surgery, that indicates he saw it happen himself, possibly more than once?. So this Dr / Anesthesiologist needs to look and sound 'a little LESS glib and look a little less amused'??.. Because THAT to me is a 'little patronising' to myself and those who HAVE SUFFERED and have ongoing mental trauma BECAUSE of this error, by other (same proffesion) Anesthesiologists. I must add that I eventually went PRIVATE in UK as waiting list made it go from just the hip disc, to non-existant cartiledge and metal ball and socket as well. Told today that it WAS better both done at once, as osteoarthritis would mean the additional surgery would have been required within 2 yrs anway 😳... ❤️❤️

@valeriewedel2775 7 күн бұрын

❤ heal now and be free ☺️

@angelaharris1112 7 күн бұрын

I'm sooo sorry for that. Must have been terrifying.

@theresahernandez6923 9 күн бұрын

After I had colon cancer surgery I was in recovery and had a bleed out awake. My artery was cut and I was hemorrhaging. They were calling in different teams to help save me. They were going to have to put me asleep again to go in and close the cut. The only doctor worried about my mental state was the anesthesiologist. He and the rest of the doctors couldn’t believe how calm I was. He kept reassuring me that they were doing everything possible to help me. The other doctors wanted me to sign papers for them to perform the surgery. I was in ICU for 10 days. I didn’t realize how much it affected me until a year later I had to have another surgery. All of your videos have helped me by educating and giving me the advice on how to advocate for myself. Many thanks Doctor. Much love and blessings to You and Your Family ❤Please keep these amazing videos coming. You don’t know how many people you have helped ❤

@roseludvik1743 9 күн бұрын

I would rather die at home ,

@roseludvik1743 9 күн бұрын

I dearly love you at 84 yrs old ,but honey you really are making me never want to go to the hospital again; oh my dear.🙏🥰🌹

@sharonkelly5437 9 күн бұрын

Wishing you all the best!

@theresahernandez6923 9 күн бұрын

@@sharonkelly5437 Thank you so much. Much blessings to you and your family.

@peter.4015 8 күн бұрын

Glad you're ok. I have my first Colonoscopy on Friday.

@wendysolem2372 4 сағат бұрын

I was awake during surgery, and I was in pain! I couldn’t move or make a sound, finally Inheard someone say, “she’s feeling this”! He was right!!!

@johnschuster1770 7 күн бұрын

Dr. Kaveh, I've been a registered nurse since 1985 and have worked with many doctors. Mostly cardiologists, surgeons, and psychiatrists. You, sir, have the greatest gift in your passion for explaining the intricacies of your specialty. It would have been an honor to work with you.

@justmouse.. 9 күн бұрын

Woke up during abdominal surgery. I couldn't move. Like being burned alive, which is what was happening. Felt like it lasted forever. Surgeon screaming at Anesthesiologist then I was out again. Most god awful experience of my life.

@fluffytail6355 8 күн бұрын

That’s my biggest fear

@justmouse.. 8 күн бұрын

@fluffytail6355 it's a rare occurance, thank God. Any surgery after I've let the anesthesiologist know in advance. I still won't have elective surgery, though. I'd have to be really, really, really bad off to go under.

@DawnShipley1977 6 күн бұрын

My mom is the opposite of you...she has an extremely hard time waking up from anesthesia. She will be aware after surgery but not able to wake up.

@justmouse.. 5 күн бұрын

@@DawnShipley1977 that's super scary!

@DawnShipley1977 2 күн бұрын

@@justmouse.. it really is. We found this out the hard way...back in July of 2017 my mom had a knee revision done and when she was coming out of anesthesia she was aware but couldn't not move or speak. She could hear all the people around her making fun of her and saying she was faking it. The recovery room people wouldn't even tell me what was going on...I wasn't able to see her for several hours after her surgery was over and I had talked to the dr. She was so upset when she saw me and told me what had happened. We complained about the behavior of the staff but the hospital just blew my mom off. We have never been back to that hospital, and never will.

@changrila 5 күн бұрын

When I was 7, almost 8, I had my tonsils removed. They gave me something to make me go to sleep beforehand. I woke up on my way to surgery. That did not tip them off. I kicked the nurse trying to strap me to the chair still half asleep. They still didn’t get the hint I might need more anaesthesia. I woke up during surgery. I made myself believe I had a nightmare during the surgery for 20 years. Until I spoke with an experienced paediatric nurse. She said: no you woke up during surgery. Mistakes like that were not uncommon at the time when treating kids. I was shocked. But it was a relief to get recognition.

@debrapochie520 9 күн бұрын

I was undergoing exploratory surgery and told my doctor exactly what was said during part of my surgery. She was shocked because I recalled the conversation word for word! I did not experience any pain and agreed that when I had to have major surgery later I would have to be monitored alot closer. We had a good laugh and I was very lucky!

@restep9356 9 күн бұрын

I woke up during a breast reduction and I've never forgotten it

@judytaquino6412 9 күн бұрын

I woke up during eye surgery. My worst fear. You never ever forget it.

@terribelle3 8 күн бұрын

@judytaquino6412 My mom had to be awake for eye surgery 😢 & the "dr" screwed up! He called for my permission to do immediate EMERGENCY surgery to save her eye!!

@jenniferdickinson-hanley4874 9 күн бұрын

My local anesthesia for a c-section and following tubal ligation wore off. My anesthesiologist caught on and asked my doctors how much longer, informing them the anesthesia was wearing off. Turns out I was bleeding more than I should of been and not clotting properly. It was unnerving hearing my doctor honestly say he didn't know because he was still sponging. Meanwhile I can feel their hands working inside. I absolutely trust that doctor so I wasn't concerned when the anesthesiologist put the mask over my face. It was a relief and I woke up in recovery. Though it felt like a small eternity at the time, I'm sure the whole experience only lasted a few seconds. That was 21 years ago.

@tammyhanson7843 9 күн бұрын

I was awake during both my c-sections. That was 39 and 41 years ago.

@angelaharris1112 7 күн бұрын

Wow!

@Orangeshebert 8 күн бұрын

For every surgery I’ve had, it was the anesthesiologist who was most attentive and kind!

@angelaharris1112 7 күн бұрын

Absolutely

@GLD-hopeful 9 күн бұрын

In 1994, at age 37, I met the anesthesiologist prior to going into surgery (my first ever) and could barely talk because I had a severe migraine. I had severe head pain all night prior from the stress of the surgery (hysterectomy). I told him I feared being aware during surgery and unable to communicate. He assured me that wouldn’t happen. It was about 10 days after home from the surgery that memories came back to me of the surgery and recovery. I asked my spouse who stayed in my room with me the first 24 hours afterward, if I had passed out onto the floor walking to the bathroom (he was helping me in there about every 45 minutes,). He said “yes”. I also remembered feeling the knife blade cut and being unable to move or speak to tell them during the operation. I finally was able to gurgle some type of moan and they hustled to help me. I had been home about 6 days when the anesthesiologist actually called to ask me what if anything I remembered! But it wasn’t until several more days after, that the memories came to me. He told me I told him I had a premonition the night before that I would have awareness and he would miss it, after he had put me partially under anesthesia.

@KathyStrickland-nh9vx 7 күн бұрын

😢

@coffeegirl6854 7 күн бұрын

I am having surgery on June 27. This week. I am afraid I will experience this as well. Years ago I came to during my surgery...I could not communicate in anyway. I could not move I could not talk. Nothing. I am so afraid this will happen again.

@lovesdogs8616 7 күн бұрын

@@coffeegirl6854 I will pray for you if you want somebody to pray for you, I will pray to Jesus on your behalf if you want prayers.

@GLD-hopeful 7 күн бұрын

@@coffeegirl6854 I had to have two surgeries for breast cancer last year and I explained my fear/past experience with the anesthesiologist. Both times, I was assured by the two different MDs that I wouldn't have a repeat. They were correct! And, I had a knee surgery about 15 years ago and the same, positive outcome! Talk to them at length before you go to the surgery room. I believe knowing, they are more attentive.

@el_gringo_rojo766 Күн бұрын

@@coffeegirl6854good luck tomorrow. Let us know how it goes. You will be ok. What type of surgery were you having when you became aware? Was it emergency surgery?

@kjbull2728 7 күн бұрын

First time I woke up during surgery was 5-9-1975 at 7:39pm. That was the exact moment the doctor called time of birth for my almost 3 month early birth of my son. He saw I was awake and I immediately put back to sleep. I said something later and nurses,doctors everyone said oh no that doesn’t happen. The fact that no one admitted to what I knew was true really upset me. The 2nd time was 40 years later. I woke up during bladder cancer surgery. The anesthesiologist put a bag on my face and said don’t panic and said you will be able to breath in 6 seconds and counted down as he squeezed the bag. I remember every spot everyone was in and their reaction. I could not breathe! My chest would not rise. It was 6 seconds but was terrifying. Everyone was calm. No one came to see me in recovery which I didn’t like that. When I went for my check up a week later I said something to the doctor and he said that must have happened after I left but it does happen that people wake up. He was there I watched him leave but everyone except me was so calm he may not have been aware. At least I finally was validated that you can wake up during surgery. Never had a problem till I needed surgery again. I started to panic when I go close to the surgery room. I wanted to stop the bed for just a second to calm my self down. They were ready for me. With out stopping they put something in my I V and I was asleep before I got through the doors. I didn’t wake up so everything is fine.

@kellywoods5982 9 күн бұрын

Thank you for doing a video on this. People think I am crazy because this is one of my biggest fears. Read a story once about a guy that was actually awake during his surgery, they realized it and gave him a drug to forget but he never fully recovered because the trauma was still there in his mind. He committed suicide. Mr. Ballen did a video on it. Terribly sad and frightening.

@MedicalSecrets 9 күн бұрын

You are absolutely correct, this can lead to

@KxNOxUTA 8 күн бұрын

@@MedicalSecretsOps, someone seemingly got called away mid sentence :'3 Hope it was no emergency. Hope if it was one, that it went well.

@shariehabegger4286 9 күн бұрын

I broke my ankle 40 years ago and needed surgery to put it back together with pins, plates and screws. I don't remember waking up specifically, but for several years i'd dream that there all these little Keebler Elves with ladders, hammers, wood and nails working to fix my ankle!

@ncangie 7 күн бұрын

😂 That is kind of cute!

@lovesdogs8616 7 күн бұрын

Is there a fear with that memory or is it just a funny pleasant feeling?

@shariehabegger4286 6 күн бұрын

I had to grin at the Keebler Elves being so industrious. Wasn't such a fan of the pounding on my ankle. But no, it was never a nightmare. Thanks for asking!

@davidbabcock1231 9 күн бұрын

Wow you have to know so much stuff to be an anesthesiologist. I know now why you have so many years of schooling. It is so easy to kill someone with just giving the wrong cocktail and you also have to make sure that the patient doesn’t wake up and doesn’t remember anything. You guys are amazing. I honestly don’t know if I could ever do something with that much responsibility to make sure that your patient survives and doesn’t remember a thing. You guys are amazing and I give you my utmost respect. Every single dr and nurse and surgeon as well. Without the help of these extreme pieces of equipment and the knowledge of the people who are using them. You are all amazing at your jobs and without you all this world would not be able to function the way it does and a heck of a lot more people wouldn’t make it if they get a serious injury without the intervention of any and all medical staff. You all are our heroes

@gloriamaryhaywood2217 9 күн бұрын

I have a friend whose mom died during exploratory day-surgery. It was due to human-error on the anesthesiologist part of giving her too much propofol medication. This happened several years ago. She was put on life support but she was pronounced brain dead and the family then made the hard decision to pull the life support. My friend and her siblings filed a wrongful death lawsuit and it was eventually settled out of court. (I've had that same medication for a colonoscopy.) I think it's the same medication that killed Michael Jackson??🤔

@bonniey7299 8 күн бұрын

Love davidbabcock1231's comment 👇

@kaylettejett6909 8 күн бұрын

That's why they are the Boss man/woman in the OR! SO MUCH responsibility

@davidbabcock1231 8 күн бұрын

@@kaylettejett6909yes they are. They can bring a person so close to death but not actually doing so. There are unfortunate errors that happen but they are rare. It’s just crazy what modern medicine today is so so much more advanced and sophisticated. More than half of the surgery’s weren’t done back in the day because they didn’t have the equipment. I mean come on a heart transplant or work on the brain?? These are both crazy ass surgeries that would have never been able to be done back in the day

@aw9680 9 күн бұрын

I woke up during retina eye surgery. Did everything I could to get their attention. "He's awake." They said. Then I woke I up in recovery.

@estelleadamski308 9 күн бұрын

When I was 20 I had all 4 of my wisdom teeth removed at the same time, and I did wake up. I opened my eyes and I heard the dentist talking and I went out again. Thankfully it never happened again for all my 20 other operations & procedures I've had since then. I always remember the second I go out. I never remember dreaming at all.

@rylandavis2976 9 күн бұрын

Wisdom tooth surgery doesn't usually involve real anaesthesia, its more of just a really heavy sedation. IE they give you so many benzodiazapines that you can manage to fall asleep while getting your teeth yanked out. But you technically should still be somewhat arousable, you may even be totally awake for a large portion of the surgery but you have very little chance of actually remembering it. The whole practice of sedating for a wisdom tooth surgery is actually pretty unique to the USA in most countries in Europe they don't give you anything except for some lidocaine. Personally I'm glad I was sedated for my wisdom tooth removal 😂

@HunterCRNA 9 күн бұрын

You don't dream because anethesthetized =/= sleep. Two different things.

@caraRd203 9 күн бұрын

That happened to me too, they give you Valium or as least that's what I had and I woke up towards the end and the nurse said close your eyes and I was like "OK" I was super messed up cause they we impacted so I needed 2 bags of it and had to pay for the 2nd bag. When they were done I looked at the bag and still seen liquid in it and they seen me lol and they said don't worry we're gonna let you finish off the bag before you go 🤣🤣 damb straight that cost $5,000 and I was in super pain for 2-3 weeks after it wore off so I'm glad they let me. Oh and the first thing I did when they were done was take my Compact out and check my eyebrows because I draw them on, my grandmother was laughing saying that would have been her also. When I went to leave I went down 3 levels of stairs and my mom couldnt catch up with me because I was fucked up and was running down them, I was a little out of control like if I was drunk. For anyone that doesn't know always make sure there's a crash cart in the Dr's office my mom's a nurse and a nurse friend that worked in the ER said you'd be surprised how many kids come in crashed because there's no crash cart in the Dr's office. So something to ask about for anyone in the future if they need wisdom teeth done.

@caraRd203 9 күн бұрын

@rylandavis2976 I got 2 bags of Valium for my procedure of impacted wisdom teeth. I can't imagine them doing that without anything else. I don't know how easy it is for regular wisdom teeth but mine were all messed up and took a long time to take out hence the Valium.

@estelleadamski308 9 күн бұрын

@@rylandavis2976 Me, too! LOL! I can't imagine not having it.

@AluniGaming 9 күн бұрын

I have Ehlers Danlos Syndrome. But I had to have a Bladder Pacemaker put in at 29 [I'm 33] - But before I knew I had EDS, I woke up at the tail end of my first bladder surgery. But it wasn't my first surgery and it had never happened before. - I heard the fear in all of their voices as I started moaning in pain and their actions got quicker because they were almost finished. Apparently, my body metabolizes meds MUCH quicker than others so now, they make sure I have extra everything before I go in for more surgeries. Ive had 3 more pacemaker surgeries since that day. Its always a fear of mine to wake up again. And my husband has family history of Malignant hypothermia, so now that we know this: he's had 5 Chiari Malformation Decompression surgeries and a VP shunt put in. My husband and my kids all have to have a different way of Anesthesia now to ensure nothing bad happens.

@paulalittzen6117 9 күн бұрын

I was awake during a procedure and it was terrifying!!!

@christyadcock4966 9 күн бұрын

Been there. I had to have eye surgery. Lasix. The first eye (right side), I was terrified. But, things went smoothly, I didn't remember anything. So, my left eye was ready to be done. I'm calm, relaxing because I remember that I was totally unaware the first time. I get into the chair, the anesthesiologist hits me with a dose of anesthesia, and nothing happens. I chuckled a bit because they do often have to use up to three doses of anesthesia on me. So, the doctor told him to hit me again. And, again, nothing happened. The third dose, nothing. They had to do my eye surgery while I was wide awake. THAT is terrifying. He was telling me to try to stop shaking while a scalpel is coming at my eye. Yes. I do have PTSD from that. Now, on top of all of this, something "rare" happened in BOTH eyes. When he told me that, I said, "No! Something rare happened to ME? You're kidding." Yes. I am very sarcastic. So, when I find a way to get back to my eye doctor, I will trust him again to do the repairs. Oddly, I trust only him to do it.

@angelaharris1112 7 күн бұрын

Yep, me too during one colonoscopy. but there wasn't even an anesthesiologist there. They thought giving me more and more pain meds. Did not work. It was so painful.

@billyoung8118 7 күн бұрын

I've had terrible experience as a kid with dental procedures. As a military dependent, you don't get to see dentists unless you are overseas. This means when families are sent overseas, all the kids get years of dental work done quickly. Military dentists are not necessarily the best at bedside manners or being gentle with kids. Anyway decades later, as an adult, I finally get up the nerve to go back to the dentist. My teeth were really bad, needed a lot of work. One tooth was so bad I needed to get it pulled and prepared for an implant. I paid the extra $600 to be put out. They gave me an IV (no big deal, I've had T1 diabetes almost 4 decades). Next thing I know, they were waking me up and the procedure was completed. Best dental experience I ever had! Well worth the extra money. Thank you, Dr. Borg at Colorado Gum Care! (I'm an actual patient, have no financial interest in their success whatsoever).

@coffeegirl6854 9 күн бұрын

That happened to me during gaul bladder surgery. I figured no one might believe me. And did speak to my mother's friend who had been a nurse for many years. She said that that can occur. I remember hear the anestheologist speaking though distant...i could not move. But felt complete pain in my side at the operating site. I was screaming inside as hard as i could i tried to move or tell them i was feeling so much pain!! I do not know what happened after that point but came to in the recovery room. My hands had been strapped down though were loosed a bit...i woke up like that the male nurse sitting next to me( who was actually an aquaintance) my hands had been secured because somehow i had started flalling my hands and arms at some point !! I know why that was! I have total recall. I just cannot feel the pain now. But it was bad. I am having surgery in a few weeks...I am going to speak to this doctor asap.

@kalayne6713 6 күн бұрын

I became aware while I was having a skin cancer removed from my face.The anaesthetist was not near me. I heard the surgeon flirting with the young intern but managed to say I could feel pain, only for the surgeon to say, no, you are feeling pressure, and get back to stitching and flirting. NO, I FELT PAIN. For some time, I could do no more, still no anaesthetist, so when I was finally taken to recovery, I was in shock. I couldn't explain to the nurse why the pain killers weren't helping. The anaesthetist finally visited, and I told him, he was surprised and just said..sorry. SORRY? I have to have another facial skin cancer removed. I am terrified. I dont get to talk to the surgeon so I will write to him. Thank god its a different surgeon and it will be a general, not twilight. But the first surgery caused such damage, to my looks, to my self-confidence, to my courage, I have medical ptsd. Pray for me.

@MicahsHope48 7 күн бұрын

Thank you so much for your educational postings. I am 4 weeks out from a cervical fusion and corpectomy involving C-2 thru T-2. I was really freaked out until I found your channel and learned so much from you that my pre-surgical anxiety dropped from the stratosphere to a level that did not require any anti-anxiety meds. Bless you and please keep posting.

@user-ox2lo4np6t 9 күн бұрын

That's true? Same odds as lightning strike? Damn. Guess I'm not very lucky. I woke up mid surgery break (apparently) and freaked out and started ripping out my tubes from all directions. Only one doctor walking by happened to see me and he started yelling at every nurse and doctor in the vicinity to put me back under immediately. They were scrambling. I was moaning and ripping tubes out. Then...I was out...again. Real-life, horror movie.

@spinozareader 6 күн бұрын

Thank you so much for your candor and great teaching! I'm a nurse that has worked in both ICU and peri-op areas (where I'm working now). I prep patients for all manner of surgeries and care for them post-operatively. This particular issue haunts so many of those for whom I care. We have a great team of anesthesiologists and CRNAs. The info you provide here will help me provide reassurance to patients (we're also permitted to give p.o. Valium per weight- and age-based dosing) pre-op. On an empty stomach, that Valium can be so helpful. Because, let's face it, sometimes no matter how much kindness I can dispense, a little Valium is in order. I call it my "chemical cuddle"--which gets a grin from the patient every time).

@infinitejest.4994 8 күн бұрын

I had an endoscopy. I woke up at some point. Couldn’t move, felt I was gagging and choking. It seemed the anesthesiologist was aware something was wrong. I was out again but then though paralyzed I could hear everything going on. The music was “She’s a Brick House.” The doctors were discussing a baseball game that was coming up. I knew another person came into the room, said something and left. I was starting to panic, then lost consciousness. When I was awake I was terrified and told the doctors what I had heard. They were shocked by the details. I basically was aware of everything going on and was actually gagging. Dear God.

@angelaharris1112 7 күн бұрын

I'm so sorry. That would be so scary. I was on HEAVY pain mgmt for 12 years. I always tell them I have a very high tolerance. Thank goodness for my anesthesiologists.

@Jonistired 9 күн бұрын

I woke up during an angioplasty and stent. I assumed that I was in the recovery room after the surgery. The surgeon was looking at me and I figured he wanted to know how I was feeling. I told him, “I feel ok but you should know that I’m having some chest pain.” The doctor said, “That’s the tools moving in your heart.” Then everything went away until I really woke up in the recovery room. I wasn’t upset after but i cried spontaneously fairly often for a few days. I’ve since heard from others who have had heart surgery and many of them told me they were weepy afterwards.

@fluffytail6355 8 күн бұрын

I had open heart surgery 2 years ago and yes, I was very weepy for several days and weeks afterwards. My nurse reassured me that he’s seen big truckers and tough guys exactly the same way. It’s a VERY normal response to what your body went through. It was so reassuring to hear that but still didn’t stop the tears. Only time stops the weepiness. Two years out, and I’m not that weepy anymore but a few things do set me off - usually in high stress situations

@deborahdebcourtharcourt3159 8 күн бұрын

I was wide awake and watching as the doctor inserted the stents, very cool watching as blockages became clear

@Jonistired 8 күн бұрын

@@deborahdebcourtharcourt3159 apparently I was talking to the doctor through the whole procedure but that’s all I remembered.

@sugarwo0kie 9 күн бұрын

One time woke up during the middle of a dental surgery when i needed to have several unerupted teeth removed at the same time. It was AWFUL, and there wasn't a darn thing i could do but cry. I couldn't even make noise to let them know i was awake. I've been afraid of any surgery ever since. Thanks for this info it helps.

@gloriamaryhaywood2217 9 күн бұрын

#OMG that sounds #Terrifying!! And Traumatizing for sure!!!😨

@christytrimble2293 8 күн бұрын

Same thing happened to me. I woke up unable to move, speak, do anything but cry. I heard the doctors and assistants trying to figure out what was wrong. This made me panic more.

@randyvanheusden732 9 күн бұрын

I had to be awake for one of my surgeries which involved my vocal chords. I needed to be able to be able to speak so they could make sure that the inserts were set in the right place. I have always wanted to know what was going on and and in this case which was done twice as I listen to the communications between the doctors and nurses. There were a few times I was not sure I liked what I heard, but the surgery was successful.

@michaelemerson7646 8 күн бұрын

A year ago, I had a spinal pain stimulator implanted. It took forever for me to go to sleep but I did. Suddenly, I woke up on my stomach and my head turned facing left. I said "Hey, I'm awake" Nobody was near my head. I said again "Hey I'm awake and can hear you talking", still nothing I tried to move my head to look around but I couldn't so I said again "I'm awake and can hear you tugging in my back but no pain, then I saw a glimpse of a head and then they said I think he's awake, he's awake? someone else's voice said, I said again I feel you tugging in my back but no pain, someone then without ever saying anything to me put me back out. I'm guessing I was awake a good 30-45 seconds. 1st time I'd used this Dr and hospital and staff. I've had 14 surgeries in my 70 yrs and only woke up 1 time before during a hearth cath when they pushed in the vasoseal into the arterie.

@cnlights2 9 күн бұрын

A little bit of fear can show respect esp of the situation at hand. Makes you focus. You got one chance. Use it well and do no harm.

@fluffytail6355 8 күн бұрын

I told my anesthesiologist before surgery that I don’t want to feel anything and I don’t want to see anything. 😂😂😂 He was a genius and I indeed didn’t feel or see anything after I was out but I remember that I had NO filter during recovery and swore like a sailor!

@ginavirrazzi5361 8 күн бұрын

I love your channel! Soon informative! I'm an adoptee (no familial med history) with EDS (Ehlers Danlos) just being diagnosed last year at 59, 23 surgeries behind me. In 1968 at 3 I had a tonsillectomy procedure. The FIRST time I woke up during. Coming to it was an extremely psychedelic dream. I remember 95% of it. As the dream proceeded, me screaming in it, I became conscious. Just wow! 😮 I do not recall the pain, yet the situation and sounds of the instruments clanking as they were being moved, used, etc. Staff was AMAZING in their handling with one nurse talking and comforting me as I was being put under again. You just have helped me so much. To understand what I have been through in the past (being put into true comas after medically induced ones were stopped) to very recently, 2 weeks ago on June 4th. I was walking unassisted within 4 days I just had what was supposed to be simple arthroscopic knee surgery. You educated me as to what to inform not just the anesthesiologist about, but staff from beginning to discharge. I had to be kept overnight, complications happened. I had arthroscopic in the knee frontal, full incision posterior. 2 stitches in front 19 staples in the back. You so much prepared me for this and to keep in mind my surgical history going into this. Thank you, thank you, thank you. My anesthesiologist was very, how do I say this nicely, very egotistical (different from confident). Watching your kids I had the knowledge to ask my surgical nurse questions about him. I was completely calm after that and on the table being prepped after she answered my questions and reassured me he was one of the best, not to let his demeanor concern me. Thank you again

@coyotestone 9 күн бұрын

When i was a kid somewhere in the 3-5 years of age, i split my forhead open and needed a catscan and stitches to close the wound. They used some form of anaesthesia to put me to sleep for the stitches. I was under a blanket with a hole that they were doing the stitches through. I woke up when they were still going. They noticed, and i think just kept going because i was well behaved. They might have put me back under as my memory gets less clear about the end of it, though i have clear memories of leaving the hospital. I had to be convinced to leave the stuffed animal bunny they had given me to hold behind so that another kid could use it. Thankfullly i haven't required any other surgeries in life yet. I am kind of scared that this indicates that if i ever have surgery, I'm more likely to wake up during and have no one notice. Is that likely?

@patsystreasurehunt4251 2 күн бұрын

I'll be having surgery soon...not the first time, but this guy has opened up a whole host of worries I never considered before.

@jomcewen5929 6 күн бұрын

You helped me get over the fear for my surgery in October, 2023 - forever grateful and I had to have TIVA due to Malignant Hyperthermia in the family.

@giespel68 7 күн бұрын

I woke up during surgery and I couldn't move, not even open my eyes. It was the most traumatizing experience.

@cammyrubin2512 7 күн бұрын

I always wake up during surgeries, no stress or trauma from that, but it is just a thing that exists with me. So I had a cervical disk replacement a couple weeks ago. I told the anesthesiologist that it’s not a big deal, but just something that my body does during surgeries. He downplayed the info I told him and stated that people have dreams and not to worry. It was infuriating, because I know the difference between truly awake vs. anesthesia dreams. I know the actual history of how all my previous surgeries went. This encounter was the last thing before I was taken into the surgery room, horrible timing to discover your assigned anesthesiologist is rude and not appropriately careful. Long story short, surgery was very smooth, but the anesthesiologist attitude was the only negative. I’ve had many surgeries, but only this one negative experience, I know he was the exception to the rule, thankfully.

@breeinatree4811 6 күн бұрын

I had two problems with anesthesia. The first thing is im aware of whats going on around me far too long after im given the anesthesia. Im not able to move at all. Fortunately im out before the surgery actually starts. Then i wake up just before they start stapling me up. The last time i had surgery i told the anesthesiologist the problems i have. He was surprised that i was aware enough to ask if that was the stuff that killed Michael Jackson. I dont remember anything after that. I actually woke up in the recovery room not the operating room. I gave my anesthesiologist a big hug the next day.

@brockmitchell3989 7 күн бұрын

You say being awake during surgery is as rare as being struck by lightening, but at the Shreveport VA I had one surgery where I woke up completely in the middle of my surgery in 2006 before the anesthesiologist noticed and I could feel them stitching me it was not pleasant. I also had a colonoscopy at the same VA where they did not sedate me at all and I informed them I was not sedated. Instead of sedating me properly they held me down and the doctor did the colonoscopy which was extremely painful beyond words. They treated me as if I was being ridiculous for screaming in pain during the colonoscopy. I told my primary care physician that I would never have another colonoscopy because of that. If I get colon cancer one day, oh well. I am not going through that again. Just remember, VA is what government controlled medical treatment would be. You're not a person, just a number. I've even had two neurosurgeons at the VA tell me I need lower back surgery, but the new head neurosurgeon says he refuses to do it even though my lower spine is so bad I am dealing with severe pain 24/7. The new head neurosurgeon also treats everyone like they are faking like he did me even though I could barely stand or walk and sitting is painful along with laying down to sleep. I've learned going to the Shreveport VA that I do not matter to most of them. All the good doctors seem to no longer work there with just a few exceptions.

@angelabiery-jones5556 6 күн бұрын

I was aware of everything & could see the tv monitors while having a lung biopsy. I kept feeling like I was suffocating & it was a horrible experience!! I’ve had several surgeries & that was the only time that has ever happened!! I told my dr/surgeon at my follow up appt & he told me that it was impossible until I told him things he & the nurses said!! He was shocked!!

@LKnaus123 9 күн бұрын

Thank you for addressing this … so helpful🙏

@theshowlifeyoungs-Gabrielle 9 күн бұрын

That was amazing super informative as always thank you for answering my question keep being awesome and giving us tools to advocate ourselves anfor and our family and friends

@dmeyer-iu8zg 9 күн бұрын

Excellent information, Thanks

@kindnessheals 8 күн бұрын

I awakened during two surgeries but it was not a big deal to me- probably because for whatever reason, I did not feel pain even though I awakened. Had I felt pain, now that really would have bothered me! Also, perhaps it depends on the type of operation whether someone freaks out? Or maybe it is just the personality. The first time I awakened during surgery it was a surgical (rather than needle) breast biopsy. The surgeon was very good and explained to me what was going on- that normally the procedure would have already bee over but he had sent the specimen for examination before closing me up to see if he needed to take out more and they said yes. The anesthesiologist asked if he should give me more and the surgeon said no, that he was about done. The second time I awakened under surgery, I was having a torn meniscus repaired. I awakened to the doctor and everyone in the room working on me having a discussion on jogging. As someone who used to love jogging, I joined the conversation. However, the minute I said something, the room got absolutely silent and no one said a word to me. That kind of made me feel weird. I felt like they should have responded to me. Instead, I felt like I was an “outcaste” at my own “party” and no one wanted me to join the conversation. So that kind of bothered me- not the waking up itself but having everyone talking about something else rather than what was going on with my surgery, and then not even being allowed to join the conversation.

@chrisstepleton4761 6 күн бұрын

In 74 years of living, I have woken up twice during anesthesia. To me, it was no big deal the 2nd time. The first time, I was a little surprised. I now tell the anesthesiologists, and they adjust their medicine to try to keep that from happening. Psychologically, I am fine. I think it bothers them more than me.

@valeriewedel2775 7 күн бұрын

My first child was c section and I could feel everything. It was not exactly pain, but I could feel literally everything, and the sensations became stronger. I was telling the doc this and he was ignoring me. I lost faith in md’s. Might rather just check out instead if ever getting surgery again. Guess there must be still ptsd there I could clear. My son survived and is now 26! My daughter was a home birth - 1000% better at home where I felt safe, and the old fashioned way .

@darriontunstall3708 9 күн бұрын

Great live stream man, I learned a lot! I really enjoy donating to the anesthesiologist Foundation, since it was hard for me to go to college because of my cerebral palsy, I really wanted to be a anesthesiologist, I look up to all anesthesiologist and CRNA, it takes a special person and skills to be a anesthesiologist or CRNA and you’re one of them!!! You been hocking loogies? 😂

@knockoutorion5778 9 күн бұрын

Why did I wake up from surgery thanking the doctor???? Literally I woke up myself saying thank you thank you.

@bohofoto6929 9 күн бұрын

I do the same thing! I think in my case I’m just so happy it’s over

@tinmanlover1994 9 күн бұрын

I've had my best dreams when I'm under the knife. I've been getting surgerys since I was a baby as I've gotten older I remember my dreams.

@dh6035 7 күн бұрын

After reading some of the comments here, my wake-up during surgery was a cakewalk by comparison. It hurt like hell and I remember yelling Hey! That hurts! Helloooo?!!! and then I was out. It was probably a whisper in actuality, but like others said, been reluctant for other surgeries.

@deborahdebcourtharcourt3159 8 күн бұрын

Super glad I was totally out for my gastrectomy-met the anesthesiologist the night before and again a few days after surgery when he gave me an epidural because morphine makes me violently ill

@patblunt9688 7 күн бұрын

My late mother woke up during her hip replacement surgery. She sat up and asked the doctors why they were sawing her leg. The anaesthetist put his hand on her forehead and gently pushed her back down. That was all she remembered. My mom was no drama queen, so I know it happened as she related.

@mellie4174 6 күн бұрын

My friend has a horrible throat for intubation. She needed surgery, again - she's had like 10, and on this last surgery the anesthesiologist refused to acknowledge that she needed special intubation despite the fact that in her pre op anesthesia appointment it had been agreed on the type of intubation she would have. when she tried to advocate for herself to have the pre agreed upon intubation technique the anestheologist refused and when she insisted he refused to do her surgery! So this poor girl had to choose to either cancel her surgery or allow a two faced, tantrum throwing anesthesiologist be in charge of keeping her alive during surgery and also harming her throat during the intubation. It was awful. She was so miserable with her disease she decided to go ahead and let him do whatever he wanted. She came out of surgery with a bleeding throat, difficulty swallowing and choking post surgery. It took weeks to resolve. Her entire medical team refuses to acknowledge what happened. The surgeon did a great job but pretends like the anesthesiologist thingy never happened. I hate medicine. And I'm a chronically ill person, so is my friend, so I can't escape. I just try to avoid going as much as possible.

@katiewilson8434 9 күн бұрын

I had woke up 2 times once when i was 5yrs old then 6 weeks ago now 65 you never forget

@jaeljade3609 8 күн бұрын

Thanks, doc, I try to never miss an upload. I share you with friends and fam all the time.

@MedicalSecrets 8 күн бұрын

Awesome, thank you! That's so nice of you :)

@Foxie12100 6 күн бұрын

I had muscle biopsy done , and a fight started over operation room, My surgeon wanted the viewing room hence given anicestic, but when the fight between drs Was over and I was taken into the theatre , I felt that scalpel go in and I screamed the hospital down, hence hospital trauma, He said he couldn’t stop, 🛑 the nurses begged in so I lost all trust, in the medical field, Thx Dr, 💙💙

@lisamolt8090 7 күн бұрын

My dad woke up during open heart surgery in 1979. The doctor didn’t believe him until he told him some of the jokes they were sharing during surgery. He knew when they stopped his lungs he heard them say we have his heart

@CNder77 7 күн бұрын

Thank you so much Dr Anthony Kaveh for another great video! I appreciate you taking time out to do these for us. This is a perfect one to share to my friend who is having very first surgery July 1st -gallbladder out. She’s very afraid going under anesthesia. Thank you again

@angelaharris1112 7 күн бұрын

You are the most caring anesthesiologist i have ever known. Do you meet with patient before thev surgery? Those are always my fav.

@theshowlifeyoungs-Gabrielle 9 күн бұрын

Your next video looking forward to your next video always enjoy your content

@luannpatterson5888 6 күн бұрын

AUI is truly terrifying. Happened to me. Afterwards any time I was going for a procedure I made sure Anesthesia folks knew. I looked them in the eyes. Eventually I knew it was in my chart because it was the first thing they would say. It’s been 4 years now.

@altl888 8 күн бұрын

Can you please post a video about post-operative delirium? A family member's been dealing with it, for over A WEEK after surgery! TY for all of your great videos and demystifying anesthesia!

@markkettner9246 9 күн бұрын

I've had 8 orthopedic surgeries . Best sleep I've ever had !!!

@cwillimas9980 7 күн бұрын

Thank you so very much for explaining the various ways that patients can be monitored or observed for awareness or “awake-ness” during surgery. Thanks for the reminder of the different drug types that can affect anesthesia for greater or lesser effect. Your videos are so informative and helpful and make all of us wish that we could have you if we ever need anesthesia for a surgical procedure. Thank you for your commitment and efforts to get this critically important information out to patients and to the public. Bless you!

@theresahenderson3534 7 күн бұрын

I had three surgeries in my life and was never put completely under. When I told my doctors they didn't believe me. But I told them about the conversations the doctor and the nurses were having during the surgery.

@brendakrieger7000 6 күн бұрын

Always such fascinating information

@37homewardbound44 8 күн бұрын

Thank you 😊

@teri2466 9 күн бұрын

Wow, I feel better knowing there are so many ways of checking for wakefulness. I didn't know you used EEGs.

@gtgodbear6320 5 күн бұрын

I snapped back to reality three times on sedation. Two pacemaker surgeries and a dental surgery. I was advised to suggest anesthesia every time I go under. I was told I was literally given enough sedation to kill two horses throughout my first pacemaker surgery and I was still almost waking up.

@mixonitup9201 9 күн бұрын

A true legend 👏

@HerbertTowers 8 күн бұрын

If you were having, for instance, were having a procedure done - with a spinal anaesthetic would you insist on having a 'calming' medication? How about people having a gastroscopy - without any form of 'calming' meds? I've had several osteo procedures including wacky limb displacement with just spinal. Because my neuro man doesn't like me having anything silly. Perhaps that's because I'm a grown up English bloke and I'm brave enough to go through a bit of fun!

@buckethyacinth9598 6 күн бұрын

So, in my experience as an RN, nursing school itself destroyed what remained of my trust in the medical profession. We were invited to observe a procedure, and after setting up the monitor at the patient's head, the anesthesiologist spent the entire procedure with his back to it, talking to us about his wine collection.

@user-iw8fq3wn1v 9 күн бұрын

I was told I went into SVT during surgery when having a new replacement.

@budklw 7 күн бұрын

I've had numerous surgeries and woken during 4 separate ones. The worst was when the surgeon had his hands inside my chest and I came to and grabbed his hands. That time developed into PTSD that has stayed with me and I take meds for now. One anesthesiologist came into my room preop and said "Oh no! We hate seeing guys like you!" He told me that because of my build and no fat, that the muscle absorbs the drugs and releases them slowly making it hard for them to sedate me properly.

@hughaskew6550 6 күн бұрын

I was awake for a part of my double CABG surgery. I can still 'feel' the cutting of a sharp instrument.

@msv7671 2 күн бұрын

Great video

@twngrl56 9 күн бұрын

I was given a paralyzing medication 'before' the "KNOCK OUT' medication. I couldn't BREATH! I could 'HEAR" everything. (It was during an ECT.) [I had been having this treatment for approx. 6 months] Needless to say, I will NEVER have an ECT done again. Yep,, P.T.S.D. for years after. Come to think of it, I'm still freaked out about it. During EVERY surgery or procedure where I need to be knocked out,,,,, I always tell the anesthesiologist.

@janetbailey5517 7 күн бұрын

I love your videos. I had a lobectomy on my thyroid and once extubated I was gasping for breath. It was horrible and the nurse anesthetist wouldn't listen to me as they wheeled me into pacu. It was the scariest thing I had experienced. Gave me great anxiety for a long time.

@vilmariedavila6558 9 күн бұрын

I wasn't awake, but I had malignant hyperthermia during a simple surgery and now I'm petrified of having surgery. I need a tooth pulled and I need a total knee replacement and I'm so scared. Can you do a video on this condition please 🙏🏻🥴

@bobbyaron4363 9 күн бұрын

I had a upper GI and I could feel when they started to put the tube down my throat and I fought them for a couple minutes and unfortunately I was not very happy when I woke up. What bothered me the most is they were doing not just a upper GI they were doing a colonoscopy at the same time . I had a black stool that caused that but I believe that you guys should should have paid closer attention because some doctors are clueless to what it takes. Don't get me wrong I have a great respect for anyone that does what you do but Dr's don't listen. I've had multiple surgeries unfortunately but this is the first time this has happened but also it was the VA.

@stefanieritter5801 9 күн бұрын

Which VA was it? I had a colonoscopy at the KCVA and I was given versed and Benadryl. I was awake the whole time. And it hurt!! I told my GI nurse practitioner I would never do it again if they gave me those meds again. I have to have them done every 5 years.

@bobbyaron4363 8 күн бұрын

@@stefanieritter5801 it was the Birmingham AL VA. I've had two previous and didn't have a problem but for some reason this Dr was not paying attention and if he had have kept going I would be in jail. LoL. If something hurts you have the right to stop the procedure and request a different Dr or nurse. Don't let them hurt you just because it's the VA you still have rights just like a civilian hospital.

@katem2411 5 күн бұрын

Thanks for doing this video. I had surgery when I was 4 under general anesthesia - I was aware for the whole time, and it has scarred for me for life. I told my mum that I'd heard/remembered the surgery and the conversations in the room. Her reply: "don't be silly, the anesthesiologist said you were out before you counted to 10" Had to have a similar surgery a year or so later - same experience and same brush off. My mum still complains about "what a little bitch Kate was" - unreal headache and rage for about 24h after waking up. I think it was understandable in the circumstances 😂 To this day, I'm terrified of having surgery, esp under general anesthesia. I wonder if the doctors were being cautious because of my age/size or if it's the red hair that caused the anesthesia to not work as well as it should have?

@melindawhite5198 9 күн бұрын

I had my thyroid removed. I was in recovery acting like a total witch. But I wasn't awake. For 3 hours I was not awake. When I first woke up they didn't believe me. I'm opting out on anymore surgery for anything. It's in God's hands now

@donnariahi2975 9 күн бұрын

I always tell the anesthesiologist before any procedure that I rend to wake during surgery, my count is now 6. Now before a colonoscopy they really are careful to keep me out

@toribern816 9 күн бұрын

Omg I cannot even imagine being awake during surgery. That’s a fear I have…… Edit- I am on benzos and methadone and although I have no problem telling my docs what I’m on, they all know, it’s all legal, I’m afraid certain uppity docs that idk in a random surgery will think I’m on too high of meds and think they know better than myself and under dose me. That’s actually my REAL fear.

@ellenmorrell8332 7 күн бұрын

I woke up twice during my first new hip operation. I talked to the doctor

@dawnmcknight71966 14 сағат бұрын

I just love you and love learning from you your the best thank you ❤

@RoxysYouTube 9 күн бұрын

Love this dr❤❤❤❤

@MedicalSecrets 9 күн бұрын

Thank you! I hope you learn to something new to advocate for your health!

@LisaVerWeire 7 күн бұрын

When do you go live? I have a question about anxiety for upcoming surgery. My dad died of medical neglect from an anesthesiologist with an endoscopy. I'm working to become informed and have a therapist to work through this. What questions should I be asking the anesthesiologist, and what should I be requesting, before my upcoming laminectomy? I have more questions, also.

@michaelleonard7579 5 күн бұрын

Getting my first two stents I awoke and was answering the cardiologist for a very short period of time. Another time I was getting a stent or two he stated that they were going to keep me awake to watch the procedure. Of course the next thing I know its over and I'm looking at the screen to see what he did.

@leehurlock943 6 күн бұрын

I woke up to the sensation of not being able to breathe like breathing through a straw. Very traumatizing for me. Turned out yes it was anesthesia awareness and 2 I had residual parlysis going on still from the rocuronium. That happened in 2022. This week I just had another surgery and thankfully was asleep, but had residual parlysis occur again despite the increased use of paralytic reversal agents. Don't know why yet. The anesthesiologist also had to use other airways on me to get me breathing on my own again. I'm definitely worried about any other future surgeries.

@pokepotter1673 7 күн бұрын

Hi, I do have a disability and seizures I do take meds for seizures. Give you I main hint carb. I did wonder some surgeries I had in past why I don't remember anything, thank you for explaining the reason why I don't remember anything during surgeries I had.

@patlafever2049 6 күн бұрын

I woke up during shoulder surgery a few years ago. This doctor really pushed me with the anesthesia and also when it was over he slapped a fentanyl patch on me. I actually came home for 3 days and had no memory of it. I stopped breathing and my husband did CPR and called an ambulance. I woke up about a week later and found out my doctor was saying I was wearing 5 fentanyl patches!!! He lied! The whole hospital was talking about me and he was going around lying about me!! What do you think of this? I forgot to say I woke up in ICU. I had spent a week there before I was moved to a room. They almost killed me!

@KathyStrickland-nh9vx 7 күн бұрын

I have had over a dozen surgeries and since the 80s I have been terrified of being awake during surgery.

@mirelapodzic6218 3 күн бұрын

I had nurse to tell me i woke up during surgery and im offended that my doc and rest of them kept that information from me That broke my trust

@maryrhudy9250 9 күн бұрын

About 4 1/2 years ago, I underwent surgery to take a toe off of each foot due to Osteomyelitis. I was uninsured, and the bastard who worked on me didn't like having to work on poor, uninsured patients and made no secret of it. I was already in a full-blown PTSD freeze before they even took me down to surgery. I was having nightmares the whole time he was working on me, was aware of the pain in my feet, and I still remember those nightmares. I have also been awakened during the procedures even with decent doctors because of the pain from the procedures. I think this was because I am more terrified of narcotics than I am of being cut open. Also, is there any difference between the effect of anaesthesia on people with Autuism like me and neuronormals?

@stephenr115 9 күн бұрын

I throughly enjoyed this more “scientific” analysis regarding anesthesia. Is dosing limited to amount or type or likely both?

@user-kz6nu8jz5b 9 күн бұрын

I had open heart surgery to replace valve, maze procedure and à removal or closure of a thumbsize heart cavity. Anyway i believed i was dead but being kept alive by machines for this surgery. I had faith in Gods direction for themedical staff an d ignorance of the seriousness of the surgery. Who brought me back to life, surgeon , God, anesthesiologist?

@Bluesky-bk8xr 9 күн бұрын

During a C-section (local), it wore off and I had just been cut open. I started hyperventilating. The anesthesiologist started asking me what was wrong. I was able to get out that I could feel everything. The doctor started yelling at him. I’ve had numerous surgeries since and during the last one I panicked and started crying. PTSD is not even close.