Dr. Brassard.

[lpfix2009]

Yea apparently they give you a bunch of other meds it doesn't happen in today's day and age. This was after all years ago.

[Kristyn]

Yea apparently they give you a bunch of other meds it doesn't happen in today's day and age. This was after all years ago.

It doesn't happen all that often anymore, at least not in North America.  There was a famous case which happened around 2000 where a woman was awake during her eye surgery and she could hear the doctors saying "dig deeper, pull harder".  She was paralyzed and couldn't move or say anything, so she endured everything

[lpfix2009]

It doesn't happen all that often anymore, at least not in North America.  There was a famous case which happened around 2000 where a woman was awake during her eye surgery and she could hear the doctors saying "dig deeper, pull harder".  She was paralyzed and couldn't move or say anything, so she endured everything

Yeah, Im pretty sure you can feel extra safe in Dr. Brassard's hands and his staff!

[lpfix2009]

*** does the movie night dance

[Kristyn]

That reminds me of that movie, Awake

OMG!! just what we all need to be talking about right before we get ready to go for the biggest surgery of our lives. We are some crazy bitches. Maybe We all can do movie night at my house.  LMAO

Oh that's just sick!!!  I'm definitely making a point of this waking up thing with Brassard, `cuz it's just not going to happen!

Why couldn't I be as cute as Jessica Alba

[lpfix2009]

Oh that's just sick!!!  I'm definitely making a point of this waking up thing with Brassard, `cuz it's just not going to happen!

Why couldn't I be as cute as Jessica Alba

Your better then her..

[Jessica.C]

Your better then her..

I Concur!!

[Kristyn]

Your better then her..

Ha Ha!  You're funny!
Post Merge: April 28, 2010, 09:19:24 PM

I Concur!!

You're even funnier!

[NikkiJ]

Was this in Montreal?

Yes.

[Kristyn]

Yes.

What do you mean she went back under?  Did she do so on her own, or did they do it?

This is starting to freak me out!

[Jessica.C]

What do you mean she went back under?  Did she do so on her own, or did they do it?

This is starting to freak me out!

Kristyn, DONT FREAK OUT. NOTHING is going to happen to any of us. Dr Brassard is one of the best GRS surgeons in the world, that's why we picked him.

[lpfix2009]

Kristyn, DONT FREAK OUT. NOTHING is going to happen to any of us. Dr Brassard is one of the best GRS surgeons in the world, that's why we picked him.

I concur, the occurence of something like that to happen is bar none. Even a (i forgot the name but) "Fistula" something happens really rarely but can.

Brassard is really careful about who he puts under. The epidural is really important!! This is the one thing that will save you in the most worst case scenario from feeling anything.

Don't be scared! This is year 2010 not 1952

[Kristyn]

Kristyn, DONT FREAK OUT. NOTHING is going to happen to any of us. Dr Brassard is one of the best GRS surgeons in the world, that's why we picked him.

Thanks hun, you're the best!  I know nothing bad will happen, it's just the way my mind works sometimes--always preparing for the worst.
Post Merge: April 29, 2010, 06:25:19 AM

I concur, the occurence of something like that to happen is bar none. Even a (i forgot the name but) "Fistula" something happens really rarely but can.

Brassard is really careful about who he puts under. The epidural is really important!! This is the one thing that will save you in the most worst case scenario from feeling anything.

Don't be scared! This is year 2010 not 1952

Recto-vaginal fistula.  I used to be worried about that but the incidences are so low that it rarely happens with experienced surgeons.  I asked Brassard what he does to avoid this during my consult and he explained it fully.  He also said that it happens less than .5% of the time.

Thanks Sara, you're a great friend. I'm not scared, my mind just races during times of change

BTW I received my confirmation letter and nowhere did it mention to not bring my hormones, so I'm bringing them with me

[NikkiJ]

Kristyn, I did not mean to plant any seed of fear by relating my friends experience. It was only for a nanosecond, and she went right back under automatically. It's something she just mentioned in passing when I was discussing surgery with her.

Nip/Tuck did an episode some years back that involved a fictional extreme case of a woman being awake during a facelift or something, and I think that misled people.

I actually thought about it just before my FFS surgery in December, but dismissed it, and the anesthesiologist was very thorough in letting me know she was allowing for my other problems, by adding stress levels of cortisol into the drip, prilosec for my chronic heartburn, etc. That gave me total confidence. I was so excited about having the work done that I was only thinking of the results.

You're not going to have that problem. If it will make you feel better to discuss it with the anesthesiologist, do so, I'm sure they will reassure you.

[lpfix2009]

Thanks hun, you're the best!  I know nothing bad will happen, it's just the way my mind works sometimes--always preparing for the worst.
Post Merge: April 29, 2010, 06:25:19 AM
Recto-vaginal fistula.  I used to be worried about that but the incidences are so low that it rarely happens with experienced surgeons.  I asked Brassard what he does to avoid this during my consult and he explained it fully.  He also said that it happens less than .5% of the time.

Thanks Sara, you're a great friend. I'm not scared, my mind just races during times of change

BTW I received my confirmation letter and nowhere did it mention to not bring my hormones, so I'm bringing them with me

Ill be there to hug before you go into the hospital for your surgery! (If I can walk that is) but I will definitely make an effort.

You should bring your hormones regardless, they want you to start 5 days after op. Which wouldn't make sense if your at the residence since your staying there for about a week post op

[Kristyn]

Kristyn, I did not mean to plant any seed of fear by relating my friends experience. It was only for a nanosecond, and she went right back under automatically. It's something she just mentioned in passing when I was discussing surgery with her.

Nip/Tuck did an episode some years back that involved a fictional extreme case of a woman being awake during a facelift or something, and I think that misled people.

I actually thought about it just before my FFS surgery in December, but dismissed it, and the anesthesiologist was very thorough in letting me know she was allowing for my other problems, by adding stress levels of cortisol into the drip, prilosec for my chronic heartburn, etc. That gave me total confidence. I was so excited about having the work done that I was only thinking of the results.

You're not going to have that problem. If it will make you feel better to discuss it with the anesthesiologist, do so, I'm sure they will reassure you.

Thanks Nikki.  I understand you are only relating a experience.  I really don't have a fear of this happening, just a concern.  I'm fully confident in Brassard and his staff and know that anything terrible will not happen