Spinal Anaesthetic

Hi ,

Is it Morphine  into the Spinal fluid ? I think it’s quite common for a lot of people . 
My mum did not have it for her surgery but had a post op epidural which is not so common now but I think the procedure you are talking about if used a lot .

All the best with your surgery . Hope it all goes smoothly for you .

Take care ,

 Court 

I had it for my operation at the end of February and thought it was very good, it takes away the pain for quite a while.

I had it too for my right hemi colectomy and ileostomy operation in March. It was very good but the numbness  felt very strange. It also had a boost button that you can press for extra relief as I had very painful spasms as my ileostomy started working.  It's an epidural , like people sometimes have in labour. I think it was something beginning with F! 

I also had oral oramorph for the pain.

Have all the pain relief they offer!

Hi HowardCJ

When I had my surgery I woke up having been given an epidural as well as a morphine pump.  I think it really helped as they took away the morphine pump after a coupe of days saying that I hadn't been using it very much.  It was the third one I'd had, as I had epidurals when I had both of my babies.  I had no side affects.  The only problem is that it can be a little uncomfortable when you're lying in bed, especially as its difficult to move when you can't put much weight on your hands if you have catheters in them.  To me, the plusses outweigh this problem.

I hope your surgery goes well.

Take care,

VickiLynne

I had a morphine into the spine iinjection mmediately prior to the op, the anaesthetist, who was the absolute star of the day said, "most people really like this it makes them feel great,  or," as I promptly vomited over him, " that happens  ... occasionally."  All I know is whatever he did I had almost no post-operative pain and left hospital 3 days later with a small chemist shop in my possession; I've still got them, ditched the lot when I got home and took paracetamol when I needed it.  On the pain scale I reside at the 'total whimp,' end and I'm not trying to make light of what some found genuinely painful.  Discuss your options and any fears/reservations you have.  I must admit that would have been completely useless advice for me as I'd never been in hospital and had zero knowledge if pain relief. 

Here's hoping a goes quickly & successfully 

YNWA 

Mike