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[hdf2]

Hiya folks,

Ive been awol for a few months due to starting work again and waiting for another dental appointment with iv sedation
6 months + down the line, my appointment has come through ( it took longer this time cos i have to have an aneasthetist ( sp) IV appt as apposed to dental lead?)
This isnt my first appointment by all means, but i'm scared nonetheless.
I have had a couple of treatments before when i have had teeth removed, partials fitted etc etc, this appointment is for 2 fillings and a scale and clean and i feel even more scared? I know I dont brush enough at the moment around another filling I had done previously, I'm so scared that the filling will come out and will be in agony again, waiting for an appointment to have it put right under iv sedation
It may not be the same dentist doing the treatment, nor the same person giving IV, and I dont " do " change very well. The only consolation is that it MAY be the same assistant that is present.
I so wish that they had removed the 4 upper front teeth due to gum disease when i asked them 6 months ago plus, but they assured me they didnt need to be removed. Now I need a filling in one of my front teeth . and im sure the gum has receeded more on other teeth

 

[mikey]

I have faith that it will go as smoothly as it did the first time.

 

[scaredstiff]

Hi there hdf2, I can imagine how you are feeling now that the appointment is there in black and white - when exactly is it by the way? so we can start thinking more of you and sending those positive vibes on the right day. You are going to be just fine, I am sure. What makes you think it may not be the same dentist? If you had faith in the last one, can you not ask that you have the same person. After all, I'm sure, it's not only the patient who likes continuity, but surely the dentists themselves like to see a job all the way through. Anyway, even if that is not to be, I am positive you will be in safe hands and very soon thereafter posting a lovely message here to say it's all over.

 

[hdf2]

Thanks Mikey and SS.
My appointment is on Tuesday at noon. I wish it was THIS time NEXT week!

 

[scaredstiff]

May I say that Tuesday noon, is absolutely the best of all times to have a dentist appointment, especially if you live in either the western or eastern hemispheres because the stars are all aligned perfectly leading to an auspicious happening. What a load of guff I spout - just trying to keep you cheerful. Will be thinking of you at the appointed hour on the appointed day though. All the best.

 

[letsconnect]

All the best for Tuesday from me, too ! You've done it before and you can do it again

 

[hdf2]

Thank you Lets, and thanks SS... ( i was about to check my hososcopes lol)

Well, I hardly slept last night cos the worrying had started. Not even 2.5mg of diazepam helped me. Hopefully the 5 mg will do the trick tonight tho. I guess I'm worrying more because of the time lapse between appointments this time? And that it will be different professionals
I'm still a bit worried that the sedation will be different somehow? My notes this time say not to have anything to eat for 6 hours prior to the appointment, where as before, when I had deep sedation, i could have a light meal, eg a piece of toast. Im only allowed water tomorrow morning or tea without milk.

Thankfully, I'm still allowed another 2.5 dose of meds before i go which should just about get me in the door! ( well, fingers crossed for that bit)

 

[letsconnect]

I think it probably has nothing to do with the type of sedation (which in your neck of the woods tends to be straight midazolam), but rather the personal preference of the person giving the IV. For example, Gordon prefers people to have a light snack, but the other school of thought (that all food/drink should be avoided beforehand) is also very common. I think the person who administers the IV over the years observes what works for them and base their recommendations on that, and of course their training. The people who train others in IV sedation also have differing opinions on this subject.

I hope this helps - is your dentist the same? (sorry if you mentioned this before and I've forgotten!)

 

[hdf2]

I really am hoping it will be the same dentist Lets, not sure if my dentist works at the hospital only on wednesdays tho Like before
My partner rang the dental suite at the hospital today, but forgot to ask which dentist i would have ( i was at work and couldnt ring )

 

[hdf2]

I have just taken my wee magic pil and feel woozy now lol. Tbh, I didnt feel too stresed at all tonight, but got worried that I wasnt worrying enough??? So took it anyway.

 

[takingflight]

I'm glad to hear you aren't feeling too stressed tonight. Probably a good thing you took the meds though, it should ensure a good night's sleep.

Best of luck tomorrow! I know you'll do great and in no time will be feeling on . I'll be thinking about you and sending positive vibes your way!


Pam

 

[scaredstiff]

So the day has dawned - good wishes and the most positive of all vibes are wending their way in your direction. So, all the best for the appt. and looking forward to hearing how it went when you feel able to post.

 

[hdf2]

Thank you pam , ss and evryone.

Well, I arrived with just 5 mins to spare for my appointment at noon. And still didnt fel half as anxious as i have done in the past. my appointment lasted around 50 mins..........3 fillings done and a scale and polish.
The aneasthetist was rather young and yummy and the Dr overseeing everything was lovely too. The treatment was done by Joanne, my dentist so i was happy at seeing someone I knew.
I was given the option of having the iv in the back of my hand or in my arm and I opted for the arm, where i always had it. Again, I felt nothing, i was even compus mentos enough to tell them that my bp wasnt being monitored lol. They replied "thats just about to be done."

Now this is the weird bit ( for me anyway) I remember having the locals, i remember having the fillings done and the scale and polish............. but I wasnt bothered! Maybe they were just trying to see just how much i could cope with without being so deeply sedated?. And obviously, my BP hadnt risen and i didnt sort of shout for them to top up the sedation to what I needed before? i feel quite impressed that I can remember it all and that I dealt with it

I was compus mentus enough to chat with the nurses who took me to the wee recovery room ( i dont recall doing that last time either)

My lips and my nose are still very very numb and sort of sore up towards my eye ( my front tooth was filled today. hopefull that will wear off fairly soon tho, What a disaster I have just expereinced trying to take some pain meds with water lol. I am also starving and need to eat!!!
THANK YOU all again for your support

 

[letsconnect]

That's fantastic news !!!
It's very impressive that you didn't feel bothered even though you were aware - that must have been a massive step forward for you . I think what tends to happen is that the dentist/nurse/anaesthesist closely observe you and give more sedation when you don't look completely relaxed - but it sounds like you were totally relaxed . Because IV sedation is titrated (i.e. given in little increments), it's easy to adjust the dose to individual needs throughout the visit (no point in upping the dose if your patient is happy, right ?).

Hope you'll get a chance to really celebrate your success

 

[hdf2]

(no point in upping the dose if your patient is happy, right ?).

Hope you'll get a chance to really celebrate your success

Thank you so much Lets, and yep.......I'm happy lol
I cant believe that i can remember having the treatment and I havent had a panic attack at the thought!! I have taken some pain meds incase i get a a wee niggles once the numbness wears off. So hopefull i wont have a panic attack then either!

A nice glass of red would go down so well tonight, would one glass hurt??

 

[letsconnect]

I have no idea ! Did you get any instructions for afterwards that you're supposed to follow?

 

[scaredstiff]

I can't see why a glass of red wine shouldn't be consumed - for medicinal purposes of course and provided it's not such a huge glass that you can't lift it off the table. I think you deserve it.

 

[hdf2]

SS, how about i leave it on the table and use a straw? hahaaaaa
I'll play it by ear and see how I feel later.
Numbness is wearing off and so far so good!

 

[takingflight]

Congrats hdf2!!! You did wonderfully, I'm so proud of you! I'm sure you are going to feel even better once some of that numbness wears off.

Enjoy that well deserved !!

 

[scaredstiff]

All I can say hdf is, if you're leaving it on the table, my arms are already reaching for it because there's no reason at all why I shouldn't have a drink.
I don't know, the way I talk about drink in various postings one would think I had a problem. In fact, believe it or not, I only drink on special occasions (but at my time of life, every day is a special occasion