Just curious as to why you are not being put out. Otherwise there is no reason for you to be awake. Do you feel better afterwards that is a good question. I would also like to know why you are having one done in the first place. Far to many times this procedure is being done and not needed . Keep me posted.

The reason I am not having a general is that my mother died through allergy to it. The reason I am having it is due to some small cysts being found that seem to be harmless, I dont know of any treament for them, do you?

Thanks

sue

Hi, im 39, I have 4 kids..I have been having problems with alot of bladder infections and frequent fullness of the bladder, very uncomfortable and annoying!! I found out that my uterus/vagina is laying basically on my bladder, thats why im having uncomfortable fullness 24/7...My og/gyn is fabulous, hes been a Dr. For over 25 years, and has delivered all 4 of my kids..I trust his opinion more than other dr's I had or have..Hes doing a epidural partial on me, he does those with epidural..I had a epidural with 1 of my pregnancies, and it was great..I didnt feel a thing, which was good, she was 9lbs 6 oz...I didnt feel anything, he had to cut me and I felt nothing, didnt know she was out...Lol..So I doubt u will feel anything with epidural, if you could feel it, they wouldnt do them like that...I had an emergency c-section 4 years ago, and I didnt like the mask or the not knowing if my baby was gonna be ok when I woke up..Soo, im glad I will be awake for partial...Jamie

I am more than likely going to have a total hysterectomy. Will find out today at doctors appt. I had previously told her that i was afraid of gen anethesia, being a 2 pack a day smoker...so she said we could do an epidural...After reading lots of online info, i am nervous about the "epi"..Maybe i should just cross my fingers and do a general...Or do they have some kind of not quite asleep anethsia??..I dont like the idea of a needle/catheter into my spine, and being numb for hours afterwards..SO i am really scared