Anesthesia for ER??

[pinkfriend]

Hi Ladies,
I have read that many of you were put to sleep by an anesthesiologist for you ER which made it a lot easier. My clinic only does that for a fee of $500. They just use two drugs to help relax you for the procedure. What are your thoughts about this? Is it worth the money to be put to sleep? I would love to hear your stories either way (both being awake and asleep for this).

Thanks in advance.

[Yarnista]

I was put to under anesth. for both my er's and I don't think I would want it any other way because it is a difficult thing to go through. If you have the money I would do it. My RE was excellent and I'm sure he has a justification for why he does it that way. Best of luck to you!

[blueyezz4]

Sorry for the dumb question, but what does ER stand for... I always thought it was emergency room, but I'm thinking after reading your post there must be another meaning, so please enlighten me!! Thanks!!

[poetgirl]

Originally Posted by blueyezz4

Sorry for the dumb question, but what does ER stand for... I always thought it was emergency room, but I'm thinking after reading your post there must be another meaning, so please enlighten me!! Thanks!!

ER = egg retrieval

I haven't gone through ivf but i would want to be put under if nothing for the fact that I'd want my body to be as relaxed as possible during the retrieval. GL!

[blueyezz4]

Thanks!! That makes sense to me now!!! I think I'd want to be at least somewhat out of it too for something like that!!! Good luck!

[crystal-mommy]

I have never done IVF. but if there is a procedure that they "offer" anesthesia for... it is usually cause it hurts like the dickens to do it without anesthetic. If you have the $$ I would definitely go for the drugs! Why hurt if you don't have to??

[Mama2Bean]

I'm w/Yarnista. I was asleep for both of my ERs. I was very relieved to do it that way. I did not want to be conscious for ER--it is a big deal!

[daisie31]

Ughhh, I've done it both ways. My first clinic had anesthesiologist but they didn't give anything more than a tiny bit of versed (tiny bit) and some morphine. It hurt sooo bad, I remember them telling me to "relax and uncurl your toes". Why they didn't just give me more meds I have no idea. The second clinic I went to used general anesthesia...thank goodness.

There is no way I would EVER have ER again without anesthesia, it's barbaric. It is worth every single penny.

Dena

[pinkfriend]

Wow! Thanks so much ladies! I don't understand why they wouldn't just make it standard procedure to use anesthetic??
I now think its worth every penny!

Goodnight!

[LisaG]

CCRM uses anesthesia for their ERs (it's a mild form of general because you're not out for very long). Right before my ER, I mentioned to my nurse that my local clinic does not use anesthesia. She said she doesn't understand why some clinics do that - there's not only the pain factor, but also the safety factor. Apparently if you accidentally move during the ER you could risk perforation of some of the nearby organs/structures and the risks that go along with that including infection. Because of that they always use anesthesia for ER.