Scared

I’m in a similar situation, although have had a biopsy and a separate hysteroscopy done as an outpatient and both were fine for me, however during the Hysteroscopy they found 3 polyps which they were going to remove as an outpatient and then changed their mind and said I have to have them removed under a general next week and I’m terrified, I have my pre op assessment on Monday and I am going to ask about a spinal block instead of a general (had spinal block when had both my knee replacement ops) and just hoping they might agree, so perhaps you could ask them about that option (not sure all hospitals will do it, but always worth asking).

Thanks will ask about that 

Hello mortigger. It's quite understandable to be scared if undergoing an anaesthetic. I had similar fears before my hysteroscopy as I'd had a very rare reaction (and I stress "very rare") to the anaesthetic after a previous  procedure.  The anaesthetist was lovely, explained everything he would do, showed me all the necessary things he had ready in case of an emergency and reassured me I'd be well looked after. He told me I'd ruin his good statistics if anything  went wrong. Bless him, he chatted with me as he put me under and came to see me after I'd come round to check how I was doing. Do tell them at your pre-op about your fears and they'll do everything they can to support you. Even if you have sedation you'll need someone with you afterwards. If they're offering you a GA then there's a reason and that's may  partly because they think it will be easier for you and partly because it can make it easier for the surgeon if the polyp is in a difficult spot or needs further resection. 

I hope all goes well at your tomorrow. Sending you a gentle hug and lots of good wishes. Please let us know how you get on  x

They said thay cudnt  see my cervix but i had a smear and a vaginal ulatrasound  no problem i reallly dpnt want a ga  

My GP couldn’t see/find my cervix either, which I thought a little odd, but many have posted similar so I don’t think it’s uncommon x

Is that why i have to have a general 

I have no idea. You need to ask them. The reason I have to have one appears to be because of the position the polyps are in means they might not be easy to remove,  however I was more than willing for them to try but they don’t seem to want to.  I’ve not had anything explained properly to me and I find it very frustrating.  

If you have nobody to supervise you at home, ask whether you can stay in hospital overnight after the procedure.  This is what happened to me.  Write down a list of your worries and questions so that you remember what you want to ask at your pre-op appointment, and ask them for a contact-number in case you think of anything extra afterwards.  I had a hysteroscopy under anaesthetic and I got very worried about the anaesthetic, but i came through it ok. I must say though that I think it messed with my concentration etc for a couple of days afterwards.  This had happened to me before.  I thought I was fine but in fact I was not totally with-it. I left myself a note at home, to not make any financial decisions for a couple of days.  Lots of luck and I hope all goes well.

Hello mortigger,

You certainly have been though an awful lot and I am sorry to hear about your on going issues. Its understandable to be scared about everything that is going on and having a GA is another worry for you. I was speaking to someone who was awake for her hip replacement, I can't remember the name but she was given injections that numb the lower half of her body so she didn't feel anything so maybe there is an similar kind of sedation you could have instead of your GA for your hystroscopy. Have you spoken to your Doctor about your fears about everything perhaps they can help reduce your fears. I had a few GA ' s in a couple of years and the anaesthetists were so lovely and reassuring and they do their best to put you at ease. I agree with the other ladies who totally understand we all do. I had my GA for my hystroscopy then just over a month later a GA for my hysterectomy and everything went smoothly I woke up what felt like no time at all. After my hystroscopy I was OK to go home but I live with my family and I travelled home on the bus most of the way and didn't feel groggy as I had thought I would, everyone does respond different and I would ask if you have any concerns if you could stay the night let them know you have no one at home who can look after you. They normally keep you at the hospital about a couple of hours just to make sure you are recovered give you a drink and I had some toast and jam and a cup of tea. They don't let you go until they are sure your well enough to leave the hospital.

I hope your pre op conversion helps to reassure you. Sending you a gentle hug

GBear I had both my knee replacements done with a spinal block and my husband had both his hip replacements the same way, and I’m definitely going to say at my pre op assessment on Monday that I would like my hysteroscopy for polyp removal done the same way if at all possible, I’m not optimistic but if you don’t ask you don’t get!