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just curious...

Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
in Health & Wellbeing
At my pre-op appointment before my laparoscopy I'm having a chest x-ray. Was just wondering if anyone would know why?
Seems a bit random to me. Think it's possibly to do with anaesthetics but it doesn't say anything about it in the 'Anaesthesia and You' leaflet I was given by the nurse. :confused:

Was also wondering... can you be sedated as well as given a general anesthetic? The only thing I'm bothered about with my op is the actual being put to sleep bit - I hated it last time, was really unplesant and keep getting nervous about it so I dread to think what I'll be like on the day. Can they relax you for it so you're not really bothered???

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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Call NHS Direct, they should be able to answer your questions: 0845 4647
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    You may get a pre-med to make you that little bit less anxious before you go down for surgery.

    You sure it wasnt a abdomen/pelvis x-ray?
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Pretty certain he said Chest x-ray. I'll be having an abdominal scan too, but that's logical.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Anyone having an anaesthetic will have a chest xray. Not a cause for alarm.
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