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I will have surgery under general anesthesia. Can I prevent constipation after anesthesia? Generally speaking, General anesthesia alone wouldn't cause significant constipation. Several main factors contributing to the constipation are dehydration, and pain medication (narcotics, such as Percocet, Oxycodone). If a surgery involves opening up the abdomen, with the surgeon's manipulation of the bowels, the bowel movements will be stopped for a period of time (up to several days). Then with recovery of the bowel, a constipation may be expected. A small surgery, for example, a breast biopsy, doesn't involve bowel manipulation, or strong pain medication, the constipation is very unlikely. To help alleviate the constipation after surgery, the following may be helpful:
a) postop dehydration: if allowed, drinking ample amounts of water after surgery may be effective to ease constipation.
b) If a strong narcotic pain medication is needed after surgery, constipation is expected without any treatment. Constipation is the side effect of this type of strong pain medication. Therefore, stool softeners are essential to take with the pain medication.
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What is it like waking up from general anesthesia?
Waking up from General Anesthesia should feel like waking up from a good night's sleep. Depending on the procedures, sometimes, the surgical pain annoys people. Otherwise, it should be a pleasant experience. -
How long does vomiting last after general anesthesia?
It depends on the individual's physical condition. Generally, it lasts less than 24 hours if it's caused by general anesthesia. Referring to a small set of people, who are super-sensitive to general anesthesia, the vomiting can last several days. Additionally, strong pain medication (such as oxycodone) carries the side effect of nausea and may cause further vomiting. -
General anesthesia
Let the anesthesiologist know about your OSA. There is an ongoing protocol to help this situation. Be prepared to stay in the hospital after surgery several hours longer. ​​​​​​​​
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Are you put to sleep for liposuction?
Yes, the patient who needs liposuction is put to sleep. Depending on how big the area is, it can be done either with sedation or general anesthesia. The larger the area, the more discomfort it may be, and the more likely general anesthesia is going to be applied. Best regards,
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What anesthesia is used for laparoscopic hernia surgery?
Laparoscopic procedure requires general anesthesia with intubation.
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