I was wondering approximately how long the waiting list is to get an appointment for SRS with Dr. Brassard in Montreal, Quebec. It will be quite a while until I am able to get SRS, but I was just curious what I should expect.
Thanks, Hayley.
Mine was about 6 months.
I booked my surgery in mid-December. I was able to get the end of March only because of a cancellation. Otherwise I would have had to wait until late May or June. I would recommend booking it at least 5 or 6 months out to make sure you can get the date you want.
~Sarah
Alright, thanks alot. I figured it would be about 6 months.
Thanks alot for the advice Valerie, and congrats on getting an early date I bet you're ecstatic :)
It probably has been stated somewhere, but what is Dr. Bassard's prices. I do not find them on his website.
Quote from: Janet Lynn on April 02, 2010, 03:05:45 PM
It probably has been stated somewhere, but what is Dr. Bassard's prices. I do not find them on his website.
$18,040 CAD
or
17,848.69 USD
11,734.58 GBP
13,224.53 EUR
19,412.31 AUD
Little out dated on the US price, dollar and loonie are 1:1 (or so small it doesn't matter) right now.
Quote from: JessieMH on April 02, 2010, 03:36:58 PM
Little out dated on the US price, dollar and loonie are 1:1 (or so small it doesn't matter) right now.
it was via http://www.xe.com/ (http://www.xe.com/) so it is up to date :P
Thank You FlanHuskey.
Quote from: Hayley on April 02, 2010, 12:49:46 AM
I was wondering approximately how long the waiting list is to get an appointment for SRS with Dr. Brassard in Montreal, Quebec. It will be quite a while until I am able to get SRS, but I was just curious what I should expect.
Thanks, Hayley.
I consulted with Brassard Jan 29 and had originally had a date of July something--then I was told that I would be the last patient before they shut down for the summer. I didn't feel comfortable with that, so they suggested Aug 31--I took it then rescheduled for Sept 15--a Wednesday which is kinda wierd.
Thanks for the information Kristyn :)
I wish you luck with your surgery, assuming that you mean September 15 of this year :)
Quote from: Hayley on April 02, 2010, 04:55:23 PM
Thanks for the information Kristyn :)
I wish you luck with your surgery, assuming that you mean September 15 of this year :)
Thanks Hun! Yep that's this coming Sept 15--I'm getting antsy. Have you had your funding approved from OHIP?
Quote from: Kristyn on April 02, 2010, 05:13:18 PM
Thanks Hun! Yep that's this coming Sept 15--I'm getting antsy. Have you had your funding approved from OHIP?
I'm actually pre- everything. I was just posting this so I know what to expect when the day comes to make my appointment for SRS.
Quote from: Hayley on April 02, 2010, 05:20:37 PM
I'm actually pre- everything. I was just posting this so I know what to expect when the day comes to make my appointment for SRS.
Ohh, I get it! No hormones or anything, yet? Then I'm sure you will find a lot of help here. If you need any info on local stuff, i.e. Toronto docs, health center, etc. you can PM me if you wish :)
~K~
Quote from: Kristyn on April 02, 2010, 05:27:45 PM
Ohh, I get it! No hormones or anything, yet? Then I'm sure you will find a lot of help here. If you need any info on local stuff, i.e. Toronto docs, health center, etc. you can PM me if you wish :)
~K~
Thank you so much Kristyn. I'm not on hormones or anything yet. No visit's to a therapist or an endo. I'm sure I will message you as soon as I can collect some questions to ask :)
Quote from: Kristyn on April 02, 2010, 05:13:18 PM
Thanks Hun! Yep that's this coming Sept 15--I'm getting antsy. Have you had your funding approved from OHIP?
Hi I'm new to this site just learning my way around, Kristin, I just scheduled my surgery with Brassard for Oct 26. Hate the fact that i have 6 month to just let my had spin. I'm so very happy to find someone else who is getting ready to go to Dr B.
Quote from: jessica216 on April 23, 2010, 01:37:13 PM
Hi I'm new to this site just learning my way around, Kristin, I just scheduled my surgery with Brassard for Oct 26. Hate the fact that i have 6 month to just let my had spin. I'm so very happy to find someone else who is getting ready to go to Dr B.
Congratulations! There's actually a few of us here going to Brassard. Three of us in September a week apart and we're all from the same vicinity--quite a coincidence!
Quote from: jessica216 on April 23, 2010, 01:37:13 PM
Hi I'm new to this site just learning my way around, Kristin, I just scheduled my surgery with Brassard for Oct 26. Hate the fact that i have 6 month to just let my had spin. I'm so very happy to find someone else who is getting ready to go to Dr B.
You might get a early appointment someone could cancel. When I called in early Jan they gave me Sept. Then I got a call back sayin I could be seen in July One of his last patients before vacation.
Quote from: MsGiselle on April 23, 2010, 01:52:54 PM
You might get a early appointment someone could cancel. When I called in early Jan they gave me Sept. Then I got a call back sayin I could be seen in July One of his last patients before vacation.
Are you July 6? That was my original date, I then switched to September
Quote from: Kristyn on April 23, 2010, 02:02:42 PM
Are you July 6? That was my original date, I then switched to September
I'm on the 8th.
Quote from: MsGiselle on April 23, 2010, 02:05:53 PM
I'm on the 8th.
Wow! That's a Thursday. Looks like that's going to be a busy week for them. The first weekend in July is a long holiday weekend in Canada meaning Monday most everything is closed. Then the week of the 19th, they close down for six weeks. I'm wondering if there are surgeries all that week. If so, he'll be bringing in close to a hundred grand for that week alone. Not bad for a weeks work!
Quote from: Kristyn on April 23, 2010, 02:12:43 PM
Wow! That's a Thursday. Looks like that's going to be a busy week for them. The first weekend in July is a long holiday weekend in Canada meaning Monday most everything is closed. Then the week of the 19th, they close down for six weeks. I'm wondering if there are surgeries all that week. If so, he'll be bringing in close to a hundred grand for that week alone. Not bad for a weeks work!
I could of had the 15th. it was either the 8th or the 15th. I choose the 8th since it was a few days earlier. I heard July is there busiest month tryin to do as many before they close for vacation.
Quote from: MsGiselle on April 23, 2010, 01:52:54 PM
You might get a early appointment someone could cancel. When I called in early Jan they gave me Sept. Then I got a call back sayin I could be seen in July One of his last patients before vacation.
Wish i could go tomorrow! but just not feasible. My brother is going to come with me. Due to his work he said end of Oct early Nov would work for him. Plus due to time off for recovery and all that just gives me more time to save some coins. Oh and my 41st B-day is Oct 21st. I asked but Susan said wasn't available.
Quote from: jessica216 on April 23, 2010, 03:00:32 PM
Wish i could go tomorrow! but just not feasible. My brother is going to come with me. Due to his work he said end of Oct early Nov would work for him. Plus due to time off for recovery and all that just gives me more time to save some coins. Oh and my 41st B-day is Oct 21st. I asked but Susan said wasn't available.
Oh i see. We'll your appoint will be here before you know it. Before ya know it it's sept and all the Brassard girls will be posting about their surgeries and you'll be comin up in a few weeks ;D good luck and congrs..
Quote from: MsGiselle on April 23, 2010, 03:03:10 PM
Oh i see. We'll your appoint will be here before you know it. Before ya know it it's sept and all the Brassard girls will be posting about their surgeries and you'll be comin up in a few weeks ;D good luck and congrs..
You too!! Wow i cant believe this fourm and all the girls getting ready for surgey. many girls seem to be going to Brassard. I am from Cleveland Oh. Kristyn said some of the girls are all from the same vicinity.
Quote from: jessica216 on April 23, 2010, 03:10:09 PM
You too!! Wow i cant believe this fourm and all the girls getting ready for surgey. many girls seem to be going to Brassard. I am from Cleveland Oh. Kristyn said some of the girls are all from the same vicinity.
I'm goin to him IN July. I'm from Boston. There's a lot of girls goin in Sept weeks after each other I believe their from Canada.
Quote from: MsGiselle on April 23, 2010, 03:13:53 PM
I'm goin to him IN July. I'm from Boston. There's a lot of girls goin in Sept weeks after each other I believe their from Canada.
Well definitely keep us posted on how it all goes. I was wondering, I saw a video on YouTube where a woman who went to Brassard said the they just did a spinal on her not general anesthesia. On the info they sent me they said its up to the anesthesiologist. Wondering what most girls get? Im hoping they knock me the hell out!! LOL
Quote from: jessica216 on April 23, 2010, 03:50:13 PM
Well definitely keep us posted on how it all goes. I was wondering, I saw a video on YouTube where a woman who went to Brassard said the they just did a spinal on her not general anesthesia. On the info they sent me they said its up to the anesthesiologist. Wondering what most girls get? Im hoping they knock me the hell out!! LOL
On my paper It says you can request either one. I'm with you on bein knocked out haha. My girlfriend who had her SRS last year was awake for hers and the doctor was like 'Cut here' uh uh I'd be like cut where? haha
Quote from: MsGiselle on April 23, 2010, 03:53:37 PM
On my paper It says you can request either one. I'm with you on bein knocked out haha. My girlfriend who had her SRS last year was awake for hers and the doctor was like 'Cut here' uh uh I'd be like cut where? haha
That's pretty freaky. Who did her surgery? That's probably why they ask if you remembered anything about the surgery.
Here's a link which details the likelihood of waking up during surgery
http://www.news-medical.net/news/2008/02/17/35286.aspx (http://www.news-medical.net/news/2008/02/17/35286.aspx)
I'm leaning toward the epidural, but I have to be assured that there is absolutely no chance of becoming aware. Of everyone I talked with who have had epidural, not one was in and out during the surgery. It's a scary thought, though.
Quote from: Kristyn on April 23, 2010, 04:14:00 PM
That's pretty freaky. Who did her surgery? That's probably why they ask if you remembered anything about the surgery.
Here's a link which details the likelihood of waking up during surgery
http://www.news-medical.net/news/2008/02/17/35286.aspx (http://www.news-medical.net/news/2008/02/17/35286.aspx)
I'm leaning toward the epidural, but I have to be assured that there is absolutely no chance of becoming aware. Of everyone I talked with who have had epidural, not one was in and out during the surgery. It's a scary thought, though.
Dr. Pichet in Thailand.
Quote from: MsGiselle on April 23, 2010, 04:19:32 PM
Dr. Pichet in Thailand.
Since I posted that link I've been reading more about this and the likelihood of this happening now, here in North America. The majority of the cases in North America were reported in the early 2000's and are less likely to occur now. Most operating theaters today are equipped with technology which alerts the anesthesiologist when a person awakens. There are also monitors which show in numbers how deeply a patient is sedated. The most recent case I read about was in Australia in 2008 which, when you think about it, comes as no surprise as the Northern Australian territories--where this happened--are pretty primitive compared to North American standards (don't mean to dis anyone from Australia). In this case, the woman could not open her eyes or speak but did manage to alert the staff by moving her hand, yet they continued to operate on her regardless--she felt everything. I'm pretty sure that Brassard has all the latest tech and employs a top anesthetist.
Here's that video i saw where she was talking about having and epidural.
http://www.youtube.com/user/LadyInWaiting714#p/a/u/1/FR56oZ-lnS0 (http://www.youtube.com/user/LadyInWaiting714#p/a/u/1/FR56oZ-lnS0)
Quote from: Kristyn on April 23, 2010, 04:42:48 PM
Since I posted that link I've been reading more about this and the likelihood of this happening now, here in North America. The majority of the cases in North America were reported in the early 2000's and are less likely to occur now. Most operating theaters today are equipped with technology which alerts the anesthesiologist when a person awakens. There are also monitors which show in numbers how deeply a patient is sedated. The most recent case I read about was in Australia in 2008 which, when you think about it, comes as no surprise as the Northern Australian territories--where this happened--are pretty primitive compared to North American standards (don't mean to dis anyone from Australia). In this case, the woman could not open her eyes or speak but did manage to alert the staff by moving her hand, yet they continued to operate on her regardless--she felt everything. I'm pretty sure that Brassard has all the latest tech and employs a top anesthetist.
Ugh she felt everything? That's freaky :o
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Quote from: Kristyn on April 23, 2010, 04:42:48 PM
Since I posted that link I've been reading more about this and the likelihood of this happening now, here in North America. The majority of the cases in North America were reported in the early 2000's and are less likely to occur now. Most operating theaters today are equipped with technology which alerts the anesthesiologist when a person awakens. There are also monitors which show in numbers how deeply a patient is sedated. The most recent case I read about was in Australia in 2008 which, when you think about it, comes as no surprise as the Northern Australian territories--where this happened--are pretty primitive compared to North American standards (don't mean to dis anyone from Australia). In this case, the woman could not open her eyes or speak but did manage to alert the staff by moving her hand, yet they continued to operate on her regardless--she felt everything. I'm pretty sure that Brassard has all the latest tech and employs a top anesthetist.
You know what I always wondered? the stuff they give you to knock you out is that the same stuff that killed Michael Jackson? I'm just wondering
Quote from: MsGiselle on April 23, 2010, 04:45:39 PM
Ugh she felt everything? That's freaky :o
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You know what I always wondered? the stuff they give you to knock you out is that the same stuff that killed Michael Jackson? I'm just wondering
It can kill you, if administered wrong. Firstly, any doctor who would go against his/her ethics by administering someone with this stuff just so they could sleep better has got to have a few nuts loose! There is a reason why anesthesiologists have to study so long and make six figure incomes, there's definitely more to it than one thinks!
Quote from: Kristyn on April 23, 2010, 04:54:52 PM
It can kill you, if administered wrong. Firstly, any doctor who would go against his/her ethics by administering someone with this stuff just so they could sleep better has got to have a few nuts loose! There is a reason why anesthesiologists have to study so long and make six figure incomes, there's definitely more to it than one thinks!
I really hate going under. I get scared of that stuff.
FYI girls i just went under general anesthesia on Feb 19th and clearly everything turned out ok so I'm not worried about it. however i seriously NEED to quit smoking!!
Oh and when do i get to ad a pick and start decorating????
Quote from: jessica216 on April 23, 2010, 04:44:02 PM
Here's that video i saw where she was talking about having and epidural.
http://www.youtube.com/user/LadyInWaiting714#p/a/u/1/FR56oZ-lnS0 (http://www.youtube.com/user/LadyInWaiting714#p/a/u/1/FR56oZ-lnS0)
Great vid! Thanks for posting. She didn't seem too phased by her episode of waking up. It is a point that I will bring up with the doctors at Montreal, that I'm afraid of becoming concious during the op.
Here's another link of a girl who had her surgery with McGinn. She didn't wake up or anything, it is just a really good account of her experienc and healing, etc. She is quite the character as well.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BzA2mbtQerE&feature=channel# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BzA2mbtQerE&feature=channel#)
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Quote from: jessica216 on April 23, 2010, 04:59:20 PM
FYI girls i just went under general anesthesia on Feb 19th and clearly everything turned out ok so I'm not worried about it. however i seriously NEED to quit smoking!!
Yes you do! I smoked for almost twenty years. I quite when I was around 33
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Oh and when do i get to ad a pick and start decorating????
I think you need fifteen posts
Yeah the smoking thing is a bitch!! plus the funny thing is Ive been full time for 16 years and i just now decide that i want to work on my voice as well before the final surgery. Its not that bad but could be better. Smoking and voice training, Kinda counter productive. i figure if I'm getting a pussy i sure as hell wanna sound like i got one LOL
Quote from: jessica216 on April 23, 2010, 05:30:54 PM
Yeah the smoking thing is a bitch!! plus the funny thing is Ive been full time for 16 years and i just now decide that i want to work on my voice as well before the final surgery. Its not that bad but could be better. Smoking and voice training, Kinda counter productive. i figure if I'm getting a pussy i sure as hell wanna sound like i got one LOL
HAHA ;D I like you Ms. Jessica your a woman who says whatevers on her mind I dig it :)
I know i can't wait to read your posts when u come back from Surgery.
Quote from: MsGiselle on April 23, 2010, 05:42:02 PM
HAHA ;D I like you Ms. Jessica your a woman who says whatevers on her mind I dig it :)
I know i can't wait to read your posts when u come back from Surgery.
Thankx :) Yeah occasionally my mouth has gotten me in trouble. LOL but that's me. Sometimes it just easier to be frank and too the point. Plus i try to keep a sense of humor about life.
I woke up during a back surgery...was the worst experience of my life. I was face down on the surgical table I presume and couldn't move or speak or anything. There was just this horrifying pain in my spine and a terrible vibration (I assume they were removing bone at the time but I'm not sure) and my body began to shake violently. I could hear the people in the operating room yelling to hold me down and shoot morphine but, as I found out, I'm immune to it. A females voice said she had given as much morphine as she could and then a male voice said to shoot demerol and then I was out again.
It was so traumatic that I never even mentioned it to anyone until about a year later. I never even brought it up with the doctor..I assume he figured I wouldn't remember it because he never brought it up either. He died a few years later and all my medical records from that surgery disappeared too. So now I specifically request to be monitored during surgery. I don't leave it up the discretion of the surgeon or the anesthesiologist. My last back surgery had no complications and the doctor said the monitor results were perfectly normal. I can only guess that the anesthesiologist screwed up during the first surgery.
Quote from: BrandiOK on April 23, 2010, 10:45:43 PM
I woke up during a back surgery...was the worst experience of my life. I was face down on the surgical table I presume and couldn't move or speak or anything. There was just this horrifying pain in my spine and a terrible vibration (I assume they were removing bone at the time but I'm not sure) and my body began to shake violently. I could hear the people in the operating room yelling to hold me down and shoot morphine but, as I found out, I'm immune to it. A females voice said she had given as much morphine as she could and then a male voice said to shoot demerol and then I was out again.
It was so traumatic that I never even mentioned it to anyone until about a year later. I never even brought it up with the doctor..I assume he figured I wouldn't remember it because he never brought it up either. He died a few years later and all my medical records from that surgery disappeared too. So now I specifically request to be monitored during surgery. I don't leave it up the discretion of the surgeon or the anesthesiologist. My last back surgery had no complications and the doctor said the monitor results were perfectly normal. I can only guess that the anesthesiologist screwed up during the first surgery.
I'm sorry to hear of your experience, it must of been terribly horrific to go through.
It's odd how your records had disappeared and you are right, I don't think anyone but the anesthesiologist is to blame.
Yeah my friend said she couldn't move at all but she felt the pain. That's horrible about your back surgery.
On April 8Th I booked the date for my surgery. Susan said she would send me a conformation e-mail. I'm still waiting to receive it. Can anyone tell me how long it to to get theirs, or when i might expect to receive it?
Quote from: jessica216 on April 26, 2010, 05:19:45 PM
On April 8Th I booked the date for my surgery. Susan said she would send me a conformation e-mail. I'm still waiting to receive it. Can anyone tell me how long it to to get theirs, or when i might expect to receive it?
Hi Jess, when I spoke to Montreal a few weeks ago to confirm the date for my surgery, Brigette said she was coming up to the month of September for confirmation letters. I called because I still had not yet received mine. I'm guessing they try to get them out at least three months prior to your date.
Quote from: Kristyn on April 26, 2010, 05:52:54 PM
Hi Jess, when I spoke to Montreal a few weeks ago to confirm the date for my surgery, Brigette said she was coming up to the month of September for confirmation letters. I called because I still had not yet received mine. I'm guessing they try to get them out at least three months prior to your date.
Thanks Kristyn, Thing is i was wanting to book my flight plans as far in advance as possible, guess it would be fine to go ahead with that.
But then there's the deposit thing where they say that its 2000$ twenty one days after your confirmation letter. 2500$ eight weeks before, and the balance one month before. Trying to not be impatient. When did you book your surgery and have you made you travel arrangements yet?
Quote from: jessica216 on April 26, 2010, 09:37:25 PM
Thanks Kristyn, Thing is i was wanting to book my flight plans as far in advance as possible, guess it would be fine to go ahead with that.
But then there's the deposit thing where they say that its 2000$ twenty one days after your confirmation letter. 2500$ eight weeks before, and the balance one month before. Trying to not be impatient. When did you book your surgery and have you made you travel arrangements yet?
I booked mine in January. As far as travel, I'm only about an hours flying time from Montreal. I'm in Toronto, so it's basically climb, cruise for about 25 minutes then descent. We have a downtown airport with daily flights to and from Montreal, so booking is relatively easy--maybe a week or two in advance just to be safe. I've known some who've booked a day in advance to fly there from here.
I wouldn't worry about booking too early, maybe a month or two in advance
Quote from: Kristyn on April 26, 2010, 11:16:13 PM
I booked mine in January. As far as travel, I'm only about an hours flying time from Montreal. I'm in Toronto, so it's basically climb, cruise for about 25 minutes then descent. We have a downtown airport with daily flights to and from Montreal, so booking is relatively easy--maybe a week or two in advance just to be safe. I've known some who've booked a day in advance to fly there from here.
I wouldn't worry about booking too early, maybe a month or two in advance
Susan said i should arive on Oct 24th and return home on Nov 4th. I live in Cleveland, Oh, So its also a short flight, about hour and a half. However theres only a limited number of direct flights through continental. Was thinking might be better to book soon.
$371 - Continental
Continental 2785 - CLE Sun Oct 24 11:35 AM to YUL Sun Oct 24 1:04 PM
Continental 2835 - YUL Thu Nov 4 1:50 PM to CLE Thu Nov 4 3:35 PM
...
Quote from: Kristyn on April 26, 2010, 11:16:13 PM
I booked mine in January. As far as travel, I'm only about an hours flying time from Montreal. I'm in Toronto, so it's basically climb, cruise for about 25 minutes then descent. We have a downtown airport with daily flights to and from Montreal, so booking is relatively easy--maybe a week or two in advance just to be safe. I've known some who've booked a day in advance to fly there from here.
I wouldn't worry about booking too early, maybe a month or two in advance
I have to connect in Toronto, too bad we weren't leaving at the same time. We could of sat beside each other on the plane. I am 1:20 from Toronto then 25-30mins to Montreal.
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Quote from: jessica216 on April 26, 2010, 09:37:25 PM
Thanks Kristyn, Thing is i was wanting to book my flight plans as far in advance as possible, guess it would be fine to go ahead with that.
But then there's the deposit thing where they say that its 2000$ twenty one days after your confirmation letter. 2500$ eight weeks before, and the balance one month before. Trying to not be impatient. When did you book your surgery and have you made you travel arrangements yet?
I purchased some executive tickets that allow me to curve a change to the time/date if needed. Just because im a diva ***whistles for admitting it.
Quote from: jessica216 on April 27, 2010, 09:04:08 AM
Susan said i should arive on Oct 24th and return home on Nov 4th. I live in Cleveland, Oh, So its also a short flight, about hour and a half. However theres only a limited number of direct flights through continental. Was thinking might be better to book soon.
$371 - Continental
Continental 2785 - CLE Sun Oct 24 11:35 AM to YUL Sun Oct 24 1:04 PM
Continental 2835 - YUL Thu Nov 4 1:50 PM to CLE Thu Nov 4 3:35 PM
...
from what I see there are 3 departures to montreal direct, and 3 return flights, all same price, all on the same crappy regional jet http://www.seatguru.com/airlines/Continental_Airlines/Continental_Airlines_Embraer_ERJ-145.php (http://www.seatguru.com/airlines/Continental_Airlines/Continental_Airlines_Embraer_ERJ-145.php)
plenty of open seats on all of them (9+)
Quote from: FlanHusky on April 27, 2010, 10:31:46 PM
from what I see there are 3 departures to montreal direct, and 3 return flights, all same price, all on the same crappy regional jet http://www.seatguru.com/airlines/Continental_Airlines/Continental_Airlines_Embraer_ERJ-145.php (http://www.seatguru.com/airlines/Continental_Airlines/Continental_Airlines_Embraer_ERJ-145.php)
plenty of open seats on all of them (9+)
Jet? More like a bus with wings. From what i see there's only one morning flight that day and just 24 available seats.
http://www.priceline.com/travel/airlines/lang/en-us/fare_results_departure_bk.asp?session_key=5C0011AC5D0011AC20100428121052010bb0019217&plf=pcln&path=cfe (http://www.priceline.com/travel/airlines/lang/en-us/fare_results_departure_bk.asp?session_key=5C0011AC5D0011AC20100428121052010bb0019217&plf=pcln&path=cfe) (view seat map)
My surgery is scheduled for a Tues and ill be arriving on a Sunday, so i thought it would be best to get there earlier in the day. I might be best off to actually book it soon.
Quote from: jessica216 on April 28, 2010, 07:07:33 AM
Jet? More like a bus with wings. From what i see there's only one morning flight that day and just 24 available seats.
http://www.priceline.com/travel/airlines/lang/en-us/fare_results_departure_bk.asp?session_key=5C0011AC5D0011AC20100428121052010bb0019217&plf=pcln&path=cfe (http://www.priceline.com/travel/airlines/lang/en-us/fare_results_departure_bk.asp?session_key=5C0011AC5D0011AC20100428121052010bb0019217&plf=pcln&path=cfe) (view seat map)
My surgery is scheduled for a Tues and ill be arriving on a Sunday, so i thought it would be best to get there earlier in the day. I might be best off to actually book it soon.
Usually, when I fly, I take whatever isle seat available. Then at check-in, I always ask for available bulkhead seating. These are the seats right up front and are usually reserved for people with special needs. 9 out of 10 times they are available
Quote from: Kristyn on April 28, 2010, 07:32:02 AM
Usually, when I fly, I take whatever isle seat available. Then at check-in, I always ask for available bulkhead seating. These are the seats right up front and are usually reserved for people with special needs. 9 out of 10 times they are available
I like sitting at the front with a window view. We would be great if we left off at the same time haha. You'd take isle id take window
Quote from: BrandiOK on April 23, 2010, 10:45:43 PM
I woke up during a back surgery...
I have a friend who woke up just for a split second when she was being transferred from the operating table to the guerney after her SRS, she remembers screaming, and then going immediately back under. Maybe it was the stimulation from lifting her, I don't know.
Now, this person has an aversion to anesthesia, and requested the lightest cleanest type she could get during her preop consultation, so I don't think anyone else should worry about it. I'm not as I am fine with being put under as much as necessary.
Quote from: NikkiJ on April 28, 2010, 10:14:12 AM
I have a friend who woke up just for a split second when she was being transferred from the operating table to the guerney after her SRS, she remembers screaming, and then going immediately back under. Maybe it was the stimulation from lifting her, I don't know.
Now, this person has an aversion to anesthesia, and requested the lightest cleanest type she could get during her preop consultation, so I don't think anyone else should worry about it. I'm not as I am fine with being put under as much as necessary.
Was this in Montreal?
Any surgery can vary depending on the person + anaesthesiologist(big word) Often times you are given an Epidural + Sedative should the sedative wear out you shouldn't feel anything. A lot of people had waken up near the end of surgery being shaking but can't feel anything.
I went through Breast Augmentation with a sedative, doc said count 10 to 1 I was counting 10 9 8... felt like i blinked and wanted to continue counting 7 6 5 but it tripped me out I was in a different room (recovery) So I made it through the entire sedative which is the norm for most people.
And to some who have no effect on sedatives, they put out on the mask.. if all fails... the epidural is the ONLY solution and you are stuck waiting being shaking and hearing everything that's going on.
Quote from: SaraR on April 28, 2010, 03:32:12 PM
I went through Breast Augmentation with a sedative, doc said count 10 to 1 I was counting 10 9 8... felt like i blinked and wanted to continue counting 7 6 5 but it tripped me out I was in a different room (recovery) So I made it through the entire sedative which is the norm for most people.
How long was the procedure?
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And to some who have no effect on sedatives, they put out on the mask.. if all fails... the epidural is the ONLY solution and you are stuck waiting being shaking and hearing everything that's going on.
Oh, come on! They're not going to leave you awake! :o
It as happened before, they kept the person awake with just an epidural block.
My BA was like 2 hours. Went in around 10AM got out at 12 got to hotel at 2
Quote from: SaraR on April 28, 2010, 04:30:10 PM
It as happened before, they kept the person awake with just an epidural block.
For SRS? I don't know. Either way, this is something I have to be assured of
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.
Quote from: SaraR on April 28, 2010, 04:49:22 PM
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
Quote from: Kristyn on April 28, 2010, 04:57:27 PM
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!
*** does the movie night dance
Quote from: jessica216 on April 28, 2010, 08:23:06 PM
That reminds me of that movie, Awake http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABiY1SQGeqQ# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABiY1SQGeqQ#)
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. ;D 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 :'(
Quote from: Kristyn on April 28, 2010, 09:08:45 PM
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..
Quote from: SaraR on April 28, 2010, 09:13:20 PM
Your better then her..
Ha Ha! You're funny!
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Quote from: jessica216 on April 28, 2010, 09:16:14 PM
I Concur!!
You're even funnier!
Quote from: NikkiJ on April 28, 2010, 09:48:41 PM
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!
Quote from: Kristyn on April 28, 2010, 10:35:45 PM
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.
Quote from: jessica216 on April 29, 2010, 05:56:50 AM
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
Quote from: jessica216 on April 29, 2010, 05:56:50 AM
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.
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Quote from: SaraR on April 29, 2010, 06:58:34 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
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.
Quote from: Kristyn on April 29, 2010, 07:20:03 AM
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.
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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
Quote from: NikkiJ on April 30, 2010, 09:33:03 AM
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