Why do I remember my wisdom teeth surgery? My surgeon said the IV sedation would cause total amnesia.?
553713
Gee, surgeons really do have a sense of humor.
58846
Poor memory...\n...and I forgot the rest.
414015
During medical procedures along with anesthisia they also frequently give you a dose of medicine designed to cause short term memory loss while the drug is in your system. This is done to reduce trauma and normally only done on patients who are partially conscious at the time of the procedure. \n\nIf you have suffered memory loss that extended much beyond the procedure then you should be concerned about your medications first and start digging into other causes next as this is not a normal reaction.
73371
I had surgery last year and I felt exactly like this (other than the poring blood part..that's kind of scary).  Your throat is sore because they jammed a tube down it.  Your having a hard time breathing because of the anesthesia and your chest is sore.  Your head hurts from the anesthesia and your body is sore because you should see the things they do to bodies on the operating table.  lol  Just kidding. Your body has been through A LOT today.  Give it time to heal.  As for the bleeding...do what ever the Doctors said!  If you get real short of breath go to the ER. Good luck and remember...you only get what you pay for :-).
694719
i highly suggest you mention it to the referring dentist and i would also let the director of the oral surgeons office know as well, but know that all offices have their off days:) a good reason for having all the doors open is for their safety! i know you have heard of surgeons groping their patients when they are sedated?! well that's why the doors are open and also if their is a problem the nurses can hear and see.\nnot to mention they should have sent you information ahead of time explain your options and given you a post op instructions explain gauze, ricing exc.
581043
My husband asked the same question right before his last surgery.  They said the anesthesia could make him sick and he could accidentally aspirate it (suck it back down into his lungs).  That's why they won't even let you have ice chips.  Good luck!
886264
Well  Deb lucky you, running into me. I've had surgery eight times in this area: the answers are No, it won't heal and No the injections won't heal and you do need surgery, your life as you know it is over.\n   This is why I'm so darned smart, I'm always in school because I can hardly walk and, it's getting worse. I have 32 screws in my spine and about eight cadaver bones, thank God for generous people. Good luck
506955
$500, wow! that is cheap; with sedation even.  You have a very cool Oral surgeon.  That's incredible.  He's a keeper
846234
No, they will not put you to sleep. They should offer some sort of anti -anxiety medication like valium before the procedure though, like valium. They should also thouroughly explain exactly what will happen when your in surgery. They will put numbing drops in your eyes, so all you will feel is some pressure. It's really not that bad. It's very quick, once it's done you'll be amazed at how easy it was. There's also lots of web sites out there that go through what happens on surgery day, knowing what to expect can help you feel at ease.
41513
If your dentist refers you to an oral surgeon, then that is what you should do.\n\nThere are dentists who will knock you out to pull your wisdom teeth.\n\nIt really depends how deeply impacted your wisdom teeth are. i had it done while awake and I recommend serious drugs or twilight sleep because it was a TERRIBLE ordeal for me. They had to break my teeth before they could get them out. Dentists will refer you to an oral surgeon if your wisdom teeth are seriously impacted.
635802
I've been accused of having "selective amnesia". I've forgotten by whom. But given what I know of amnesia, some people remember some things and not others. Some people remember nothing at all. So ... The correct answer to your question, given amnesia and the way it works with various people, would be ... Yes & No. And I'll trust that we all remember that fact in the future. lol ;-) ~ Peace & Blessings ~
604925
you have made me remember a friend from 20 years ago who drove us crazy comp;aining about this condition i regret not being more understanding of the terrible pain she was experiencing at the time believe me the only thing that helped this dear friend was valium. if worse comes to worse try it because i personally witnessed a complete reversal of her condition when she started to take it,perhaps it works as a dental muscle relaxor or something like that i know the dentist here uses the valium for a lot of procedures anyway be well.
974831
Get it out!!! Oh I totally feel for you and know exactly what you are saying. I am a dental assistant and I work in a dental office, however the doctors in my office did not want to remove my wisdom teeth because of the way they sat in relation to the nerves, etc. I waited it out, forever in so much pain before I finally saw an oral surgeon, who specifically deal with extractions opposed to general dentists. He did a great job, and no after effects, and all the pain is gone! I strongly advise you to get in there and get them out. They always warn you about the risks, they have to, but not to worry. You will be in good hands. Good luck!!!
593156
I am sorry to hear of his accident.  Total amnesia is much less commom than situational amnesia (not remembering the accident).  I wish I could be more specific than that, but I believe your best source is HIS doctor.  It is more likely than not that he will NOT have total amnesia, but some of that depends also on how long he is in the coma.\n\nThe ability of the brain to remember and recover never ceases to amaze me.  Keep hope and prayer alive in your life.  I wish you and him the best.
901096
When I had my wisdom teeth out, I had all 4 impacted wisdom teeth removed at once. It was horrible! I am allergic to all kinds of prescription pain meds. I told the surgeon that and he gave me one that made me throw up two days after the surgery, which made the pain in my mouth worse (from the stomach acid hitting the wounds in my mouth.)\n\nI found Advil Liquigels to be the only thing that helped me. (That stuff is a Godsend!) I took 4 Advil Liquigels (which equals I prescription strength ibuprofen) every 6 hours on a full stomach. I also applied heat and ice alternatively to my face. It made being awake bearable. LOL.\n\nGood luck and I hope you feel better!
663110
I had a bad experience with a dentist...he couldn't freeze the infection and had to call in the receptionist to help hold me down while he drilled to the nerve and froze the nerve. ever since then i fear dentist and shake uncontrollaby when I have to go. Dentist suck...you can put a man on the moon and do heart transplants but dentistry is still painful..i don't get it.
983911
In addition to all of the answers that you have gotten already I wanted to suggest making sure that you have reliable transportation to and from the dentist's office (preferably a family member or close friend).  With that dosage of valium it could be dangerous if you tried to drive yourself.  Good luck!  You should be in no pain tomorrow!