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Teef
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Hello Fellow Phobics!
I've been reading these forums for about a week now in preparation for the extraction of all 4 wisdom teeth. I found it both cathartic and terrifying at times, depending on which post I read. My major fear was being aware of the extractions - the sound, smell or feeling - which is why I opted for IV sedation (also known as conscious or twilight sedation, not the same thing as general anesthesia).
Many of the posts I read said they had IV sedation and were asleep during the procedure (those were the cathartic ones). Then there were others who had IV sedation and reported being aware, but not really caring (those were terrifying.) Well this morning at 8:30 AM I had all 4 wisdom teeth removed, and am THRILLED to report that after the IV insertion and introduction of the Versed, I knew NOTHING of the time I spent in the chair. It was lights out for me, then I woke up just in time to hear them tell me I was shaking and move me to the recovery room. Then time for another big nap before going home and napping some more.
I brought headphones to listen to just in case I was aware, but I never got around to turning them on. Just didn't need them! So I just wanted to add my name to the list of people who had them out with IV sedation and wouldn't have had it any other way. Everything I had imagined beforehand was WAY out of proportion to what actually was. It was a breeze in comparison. Hope this helps to allay the fears of anyone who has the same concerns that I had (awareness).
Best of luck to all!
- Teef
I've been reading these forums for about a week now in preparation for the extraction of all 4 wisdom teeth. I found it both cathartic and terrifying at times, depending on which post I read. My major fear was being aware of the extractions - the sound, smell or feeling - which is why I opted for IV sedation (also known as conscious or twilight sedation, not the same thing as general anesthesia).
Many of the posts I read said they had IV sedation and were asleep during the procedure (those were the cathartic ones). Then there were others who had IV sedation and reported being aware, but not really caring (those were terrifying.) Well this morning at 8:30 AM I had all 4 wisdom teeth removed, and am THRILLED to report that after the IV insertion and introduction of the Versed, I knew NOTHING of the time I spent in the chair. It was lights out for me, then I woke up just in time to hear them tell me I was shaking and move me to the recovery room. Then time for another big nap before going home and napping some more.
I brought headphones to listen to just in case I was aware, but I never got around to turning them on. Just didn't need them! So I just wanted to add my name to the list of people who had them out with IV sedation and wouldn't have had it any other way. Everything I had imagined beforehand was WAY out of proportion to what actually was. It was a breeze in comparison. Hope this helps to allay the fears of anyone who has the same concerns that I had (awareness).
Best of luck to all!
- Teef