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eggdonor
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Ok, now I'm nervous about retrieval
The nurse just called and retrieval is all set for Friday... and now I'm sooo nervous.. tell me it's not a big deal please  even if you're lying to me  I've never had anesthesia of any kind before 
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Posted 8/20/08 2:50 PM  |
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JsWife
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Re: Ok, now I'm nervous about retrieval
Believe me... it is no big deal. I was really worried about the anesthesia too and there was nothing to it. You'll walk into the OR, lie down on the table, put on a blood pressure cuff, they will start an IV for the anesthesia, a few minutes later you will just fall asleep. You'll wake up right after the procedure, maybe a little groggy.
Don't worry!
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| Posted 8/20/08 2:56 PM |
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mjm
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Re: Ok, now I'm nervous about retrieval
There is seriously nothing to worry about. The anxiety leading up to the procedure is the worst part. Anesthesia for ER is a low dose sedation. It goes through the IV only. You'll be fine.
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| Posted 8/20/08 3:04 PM |
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karenk71
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Re: Ok, now I'm nervous about retrieval
Honestly it was a piece of cake for me.
It was actually kind of funny because when I woke up I didn't want to move because as I told the doctor...I was sooooo comfortable!!
How funny, nice that I'm comfortable in that position!
Good luck!! It is such an amazing thing you are doing.
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| Posted 8/20/08 3:06 PM |
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mtg1970
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Re: Ok, now I'm nervous about retrieval
It is really not bad at all. You will basically just doze off. As OP said it is thru your IV. You will wake pretty much immediately when you get into the recovery room. A little groggy but ok. Good luck! 
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| Posted 8/20/08 3:16 PM |
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babyfaith
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Re: Ok, now I'm nervous about retrieval
It's not a big deal at all. It's a short nap and you will wake up a little tired but you will recover very quickly. I was so bloated before my retrieval that I actually felt some relief afterwards since they drained the follicles.
ETA:  for what you are doing!
Message edited 8/20/2008 3:21:17 PM.
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| Posted 8/20/08 3:20 PM |
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eggdonor
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Re: Ok, now I'm nervous about retrieval
Posted by babyfaith
It's not a big deal at all. It's a short nap and you will wake up a little tired but you will recover very quickly. I was so bloated before my retrieval that I actually felt some relief afterwards since they drained the follicles.
ETA: for what you are doing!
oh good!! I could use a little relief from this bloating 
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| Posted 8/20/08 3:22 PM |
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eggdonor
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Re: Ok, now I'm nervous about retrieval
I'm all for a good nap.. Thank you for making me feel better! 
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| Posted 8/20/08 3:22 PM |
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MAYBEPREGERS
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Re: Ok, now I'm nervous about retrieval
I haven't had my ER yet but I have been under general/twilight anesthesia 3 times and they were the BEST naps ever  Seriously though, it's going to be fine. Two of my friends went through ER and said that was the easy part of all of their IVF testing/procedures.
Good luck!!!
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| Posted 8/20/08 3:24 PM |
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Jen2999
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Re: Ok, now I'm nervous about retrieval
I was freaking about this. I never had an IV or anesthsia etc so much so that my blood pressure was through the rough right before the procedure. It was srsly nothing. The worst part was walking down the the operating room and laying on the table for me... just cause I was so anxious!
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| Posted 8/20/08 4:06 PM |
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BA2008
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Re: Ok, now I'm nervous about retrieval
ER is the easiest part. You go to sleep and 15 minutes later (I kid you not) you wake up. You should feel pretty good when you walk out of there. Getting dressed after the procedure is probably the hardest part. Its like getting dressed drunk or something. I rested the rest of the day, but I was really milking it. I have done this twice and had no bleeding or soreness afterwards either.
You are wonderful for doing this!!! Just wanted to say that.
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| Posted 8/20/08 4:25 PM |
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eggdonor
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Re: Ok, now I'm nervous about retrieval
Posted by BA2008
ER is the easiest part. You go to sleep and 15 minutes later (I kid you not) you wake up. You should feel pretty good when you walk out of there. Getting dressed after the procedure is probably the hardest part. Its like getting dressed drunk or something. I rested the rest of the day, but I was really milking it. I have done this twice and had no bleeding or soreness afterwards either.
You are wonderful for doing this!!! Just wanted to say that.
OK.. check.... clothes without buttons, snaps or other difficult things
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| Posted 8/20/08 4:29 PM |
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Sunshine30
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Re: Ok, now I'm nervous about retrieval
I thought it was the best part of the whole process lol...good luck and don't be worried..
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| Posted 8/20/08 4:51 PM |
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Gertyrae
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Re: Ok, now I'm nervous about retrieval
Posted by BA2008
ER is the easiest part. You go to sleep and 15 minutes later (I kid you not) you wake up. You should feel pretty good when you walk out of there. Getting dressed after the procedure is probably the hardest part. Its like getting dressed drunk or something. I rested the rest of the day, but I was really milking it. I have done this twice and had no bleeding or soreness afterwards either.
You are wonderful for doing this!!! Just wanted to say that.
Ditto!!!!!!!!!
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| Posted 8/20/08 5:21 PM |
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BigB
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Re: Ok, now I'm nervous about retrieval
Posted by Gertyrae
Posted by BA2008
ER is the easiest part. You go to sleep and 15 minutes later (I kid you not) you wake up. You should feel pretty good when you walk out of there. Getting dressed after the procedure is probably the hardest part. Its like getting dressed drunk or something. I rested the rest of the day, but I was really milking it. I have done this twice and had no bleeding or soreness afterwards either.
You are wonderful for doing this!!! Just wanted to say that.
Ditto!!!!!!!!!
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Also get gatorade and drink it reguarly for a few days after the er. It really helps with the bloating!
God Bless you for doing this! This is wonderful for the family! Just amazing!
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| Posted 8/20/08 5:25 PM |
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MrsRbk
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Re: Ok, now I'm nervous about retrieval
Posted by Gertyrae
Posted by BA2008
ER is the easiest part. You go to sleep and 15 minutes later (I kid you not) you wake up. You should feel pretty good when you walk out of there. Getting dressed after the procedure is probably the hardest part. Its like getting dressed drunk or something. I rested the rest of the day, but I was really milking it. I have done this twice and had no bleeding or soreness afterwards either.
You are wonderful for doing this!!! Just wanted to say that.
Ditto!!!!!!!!!
ditto, ditto!! You'll be fine! Good luck!
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| Posted 8/20/08 5:52 PM |
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Sneezy
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Re: Ok, now I'm nervous about retrieval
GOD BLESS YOU and GOOD LUCK!!!!!
You are a selfless and amazing woman.
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| Posted 8/20/08 10:10 PM |
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LisaW
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Re: Ok, now I'm nervous about retrieval
best nap you will ever have 
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| Posted 8/21/08 7:01 AM |
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mcl916
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Re: Ok, now I'm nervous about retrieval
Posted by LisaW
best nap you will ever have
I agree!!
ANd good for you for doing this, you will be changing lives in more ways then you can imagine
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| Posted 8/21/08 10:11 AM |
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Red
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helen
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Re: Ok, now I'm nervous about retrieval
Its not a big deal - they give you warm blankies and everyone is so nice
Its honestly just like taking a nap
All the anesthelogists I had tell me to go to a nice place in my mind - so start thinking of a place now
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| Posted 8/21/08 10:43 AM |
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IrishLasss334
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Re: Ok, now I'm nervous about retrieval
I've never done this and hopefully won't have to, but I just wanted to say I think you are a really great person for doing this.
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| Posted 8/21/08 11:04 AM |
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CaseyGirl
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Re: Ok, now I'm nervous about retrieval
Like MrsRbk told me beforehand, "it was the best nap I ever had!"
SO true Good luck!!
PS The only thing that bugged me was when they started the anasthesia (sp) it burned my arm a little which they told me was totally normal but it startled me
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| Posted 8/21/08 3:36 PM |
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