4-hours under iv & no pain!

[thewomanwrites]

Hello everyone,

Just wanted to let you all know that I got through Tuesday's 4-hour, multi-procedure appointment, and in turn, got a ton of work done! I'll give you a brief rundown but I want to preface it by saying, IF I CAN DO IT, YOU CAN DO IT!!

My appointment was for 8:40 a.m. on Tuesday. I got up around six and immediately went out for a walk to get some exercise and calm my nerves. I had taken two (prescribed) Halcion the night before and to tell you the truth, I don't remember if I slept or not! At around an hour before my appointment, I took two more.

Got the appointment with my hubby, was a little anxious, but here's the weird thing about me: I'm more worked up days before. When "zero hour" approaches, I sort of have this "fatalistic" attitude of "Ok, let's just get it done." (Or maybe it was the Halcion working

What's wonderful about my dental office is, they never make you wait. So you have no time to freak out in the waiting room.

I got in the chair, the IV went in my arm and BOOM, all systems were go. I remember very little. Can't even tell you how much work was done, but my dentist said it was a LOT. Root canal, some fillings, some building up of teeth. He even did more than was originally planned. I think I was in and out of consciousness.

Now here's the thing, people: In spite of all the work, I HAD NO PAIN. I think I might have experienced one slight "twinge," I made a move with my finger, and I heard the dentist tell his assistant to "give her more."

FOUR HOURS later, I was ushered out of the chair, walked (supported) to my husband's car and on my way home where I collapsed on the couch for a few hours.

IV sedation is a Godsend for people like us. Truly. I NEVER would have been able to get this much done at one time, otherwise.

One thing I will say: This session really took it out of me. Tuesday, I was out of it for the rest of the day, but had a hard time sleeping that night. (Go figure.) I stayed home from work yesterday and was basically useless. Didn't have any appetite (not necessarily a bad thing), was weak and a bit lightheaded. But all it takes is rest. That's a lot for the body to endure at one time and it takes a while for the drugs to leave one's system.

Four Ibuprofen took care of any post-procedure soreness, by the way.

Today I'm back in the saddle. Still not feeling very hungry but I know that will change. Mentally, it feels great to know that I am getting closer to the finish line. That said, I am going to take a break before booking my next appointment in order to give my body/mouth a chance to recover.

I hope this information helps at least one person to feel less fearful. If IV sedation is an option for you, and you have a dentist you trust, go for it. You will be amazed at what can be accomplished. And without pain.

Any questions, don't hesitate to ask.

Cheers.

 

[Markb03]

Hello everyone,

Just wanted to let you all know that I got through Tuesday's 4-hour, multi-procedure appointment, and in turn, got a ton of work done! I'll give you a brief rundown but I want to preface it by saying, IF I CAN DO IT, YOU CAN DO IT!!

My appointment was for 8:40 a.m. on Tuesday. I got up around six and immediately went out for a walk to get some exercise and calm my nerves. I had taken two (prescribed) Halcion the night before and to tell you the truth, I don't remember if I slept or not! At around an hour before my appointment, I took two more.

Got the appointment with my hubby, was a little anxious, but here's the weird thing about me: I'm more worked up days before. When "zero hour" approaches, I sort of have this "fatalistic" attitude of "Ok, let's just get it done." (Or maybe it was the Halcion working

What's wonderful about my dental office is, they never make you wait. So you have no time to freak out in the waiting room.

I got in the chair, the IV went in my arm and BOOM, all systems were go. I remember very little. Can't even tell you how much work was done, but my dentist said it was a LOT. Root canal, some fillings, some building up of teeth. He even did more than was originally planned. I think I was in and out of consciousness.

Now here's the thing, people: In spite of all the work, I HAD NO PAIN. I think I might have experienced one slight "twinge," I made a move with my finger, and I heard the dentist tell his assistant to "give her more."

FOUR HOURS later, I was ushered out of the chair, walked (supported) to my husband's car and on my way home where I collapsed on the couch for a few hours.

IV sedation is a Godsend for people like us. Truly. I NEVER would have been able to get this much done at one time, otherwise.

One thing I will say: This session really took it out of me. Tuesday, I was out of it for the rest of the day, but had a hard time sleeping that night. (Go figure.) I stayed home from work yesterday and was basically useless. Didn't have any appetite (not necessarily a bad thing), was weak and a bit lightheaded. But all it takes is rest. That's a lot for the body to endure at one time and it takes a while for the drugs to leave one's system.

Four Ibuprofen took care of any post-procedure soreness, by the way.

Today I'm back in the saddle. Still not feeling very hungry but I know that will change. Mentally, it feels great to know that I am getting closer to the finish line. That said, I am going to take a break before booking my next appointment in order to give my body/mouth a chance to recover.

I hope this information helps at least one person to feel less fearful. If IV sedation is an option for you, and you have a dentist you trust, go for it. You will be amazed at what can be accomplished. And without pain.

Any questions, don't hesitate to ask.

Cheers.

I dont even have an appointment and I am scared stiff. I am going to try and get IV sedation. And even though many on here have answered my questions I am scared stiff. I cant get it in my head how getting local anesthetic will not hurt while I am under IV. I still feel in my head I will feel it all.

 

[Damien]

how much does it cost to get an IV sedation ? as I wouldn't imagine it being funded under NHS ?

 

[frozen]

That's the exact fear I have, those local hurts and I just can't imagine how IV sedation can help u feel less pain on that

I dont even have an appointment and I am scared stiff. I am going to try and get IV sedation. And even though many on here have answered my questions I am scared stiff. I cant get it in my head how getting local anesthetic will not hurt while I am under IV. I still feel in my head I will feel it all.

 

[carol999]

You can get iv sedation on NHS. I can only have work done this way and have been referred to an NHS sedation clinic where they will do everything except impressions - for some reason you have to be more alert for this. You really cannot feel a thing once sedated. You dont exactly go unconscious but you feel like you have been. The only thing you feel is the IV needle going in and then you feel a little dizzy like you have drank too much alcohol and thats all you know until the work has been done and the IV has worn off.

 

[Sironastar]

4-hours under iv & no pain!

Thank you so much for sharing this I'm currently on the hunt for a sympathetic dentist who will offer iv I've already been to two private dentists one wasn't very sympathetic with how scared I was and didn't offer iv but was very reasonably priced for private and the other was way outta my price range and made a few comments which upset me but I will get back on the horse so to speak this form helps me so much such lovely people on the same journey, well done to you for getting in the chair and having treatment x

 

[tabatha7]

I'm still scared but reading this made me feel a bit better. I will be having iv sedation to remove my bottom wisdom teeth.