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Post by scrappintoee on Aug 12, 2015 14:28:37 GMT
I've had many colonoscopies, and the anesthesia has always been a combo of Versed & Demerol, given IV by a nurse. Last week, a few minutes before my 'scope, an anesthesiologist came in to ask me the same questions they ask before they intubate & give you GENERAL anesthesia....As soon as he asked me if I have any loose teeth, I thought "OMG...they have me confused with another patient!" ....but I calmly asked him about it, and he smiled & explained that they use Propofol now, and have to ask the same questions as someone who's going to be given general anesth. He said they've found Propofol puts colonoscopy patients to sleep quicker, makes recovery quicker, and leaves the body faster than Versed / Demerol ..... I asked the nurse "do y'all get tired of patients asking "isn't Propofol what killed Micheal Jackson?" ...she smiled & said "we tell everyone---yes, it is, but Dr. Jones knows what he's doing!"  I did fine, felt a bit giggly / high for a short time after I woke up, and recovered fine, and WOW---I did get released a lot sooner than in the past....it was great! I'm actually VERY surprized that insurance companies are willing to pay for another doctor to be in the procedure, not to mention, that's a serious drug! I was always just fine with the Vers/Dem, too....Anyone else surprised they're willing to pay a highly expensive anesthesiologist AND the gastroenterologist? |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 12, 2015 14:31:16 GMT
I'm 1000% certain that I had an anesthesiologist for my last colonoscopy and I'm pretty sure I've had them in the past as well. I'd much rather be asleep. |
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Post by scrapngranny on Aug 12, 2015 14:42:36 GMT
I just had a colonoscopy in June and had the Demerol/versed combo. I was a little groggy when I first woke up, but recovery quickly and went home as very soon after. I wouldn't want the Propofol.
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Post by scrapsuzy on Aug 12, 2015 14:43:34 GMT
I get propofol for my EGDs, and while there is an anesthesiologist in the area, I have always had a nurse-anesthetist actually putting me out. I've gotten to know them by name. Josh is my favorite. |
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Post by Nicole in TX on Aug 12, 2015 14:45:07 GMT
I've had many colonoscopies, and the anesthesia has always been a combo of Versed & Demerol, given IV by a nurse. Last week, a few minutes before my 'scope, an anesthesiologist came in to ask me the same questions they ask before they intubate & give you GENERAL anesthesia....As soon as he asked me if I have any loose teeth, I thought "OMG...they have me confused with another patient!" ....but I calmly asked him about it, and he smiled & explained that they use Propofol now, and have to ask the same questions as someone who's going to be given general anesth. He said they've found Propofol puts colonoscopy patients to sleep quicker, makes recovery quicker, and leaves the body faster than Versed / Demerol ..... I asked the nurse "do y'all get tired of patients asking "isn't Propofol what killed Micheal Jackson?" ...she smiled & said "we tell everyone---yes, it is, but Dr. Jones knows what he's doing!" I did fine, felt a bit giggly / high for a short time after I woke up, and recovered fine, and WOW---I did get released a lot sooner than in the past....it was great! I'm actually VERY surprized that insurance companies are willing to pay for another doctor to be in the procedure, not to mention, that's a serious drug! I was always just fine with the Vers/Dem, too....Anyone else surprised they're willing to pay a highly expensive anesthesiologist AND the gastroenterologist? I just had a colonoscopy yesterday. How timely! They have always used the Propofol with me (this was my 3rd one) and I have an anesthesiologist and nurse anesthetist each time. I always feel like I was cryogenically frozen while I was under I am so out of it! It is the strangest feeling. |
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Post by underwatermama on Aug 12, 2015 15:12:42 GMT
I had Propofol when I had mine done. Apparently my insurance company doesn't cover it unless you meet various criteria, but apparently I did since they paid for it.
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Post by melissa on Aug 12, 2015 15:18:23 GMT
I have had propofol for several surgical procedures. It's the one anesthetic I wake up feeling well rested without feeling groggy or nauseous. Honestly, I can see why MJ wanted it.
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Post by Nicole in TX on Aug 12, 2015 15:22:23 GMT
I have had propofol for several surgical procedures. It's the one anesthetic I wake up feeling well rested without feeling groggy or nauseous. Honestly, I can see why MJ wanted it. I always think, "Michael Jackson was on to something!" So sad it took his life. |
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Post by femalebusiness on Aug 12, 2015 15:25:36 GMT
A couple of years ago I fell and dislocated my shoulder. Had to go to the ER to have it put back in place. They gave me Propofol. They told me they were giving me Michael Jackson juice. It was very fast acting and of short duration. I woke quickly and felt great. No hang over. I was a little hesitant when they told me what they were going to give me, probably the way the Dr. told me, but it was great.
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Post by rst on Aug 12, 2015 15:33:11 GMT
I can see how it's justified: you were out of there faster, freeing up another bed/slot in the schedule, allowing the facility to increase their billing and reduce their tach time. I'd think the hospital/clinic would be highly motivated to work with insurance to make it the standard since it sounds like a win:win.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 12, 2015 15:40:10 GMT
I don't know what they gave me for mine but it was done by an anesthesiologist.
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Post by utmr on Aug 12, 2015 15:45:56 GMT
DH had it last time and he was awake faster, less groggy and didn't get home and need a 4 hour nap. It seemed to work well.
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Post by paperaddictedpea on Aug 12, 2015 15:47:21 GMT
I had Propofol for my colonoscopy earlier this year. If I remember correctly, the anesthesiologist came in and spoke with me prior to the procedure and the nurse anesthetist administered it. I was surprised at how well I felt afterwards - no grogginess or nausea at all. My mother said that the first words out of my mouth when I woke up were "now I know why Michael Jackson liked this drug so much!"
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Post by micpea on Aug 12, 2015 15:50:50 GMT
I have had propofol for several surgical procedures. It's the one anesthetic I wake up feeling well rested without feeling groggy or nauseous. Honestly, I can see why MJ wanted it. Yes, exactly this!! |
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Post by azredhead on Aug 12, 2015 16:26:21 GMT
Yep I don't rememeber much either but I was glad cause after the prep I had a nasty migrane so I was greatful to have it! I went home and slept although Dh said I wanted a cheeseburger on the way home. I usually want fries if I have an upset stomach. That might have been from after the medicine wearing off.
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Post by Patter on Aug 12, 2015 16:26:39 GMT
When hubby had his last year they used Propofal, and they said "You know, the same drug that Michael Jackson used." I told them that did not make my husband at ease because Michael Jackson died. Hubby was scared to death, and that was the WRONG thing to say to him. He did fine but . . .
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Post by Regina Phalange on Aug 12, 2015 16:35:11 GMT
Propofol is used 100 million times a day by anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists (They are actually a team). Michael Jackson's doctor was not an anesthesiologist and had no business using that drug as a sleeping therapy.
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Post by epeanymous on Aug 12, 2015 17:00:40 GMT
I haven't had one in several years because my u/c has been in remission and I've largely been pregnant, but when I used to have them more frequently, I had the versed/Demerol combo too. If standard procedure is to use a drug that will sedate me more, I'm all for it -- I don't know if it is my particular body chemistry or if this is standard, but I've been aware of the procedure frequently while having it and have felt pain  . |
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Post by lancermom on Aug 12, 2015 17:07:51 GMT
Not sure what I had in the past, I just know when I am done I don't want to remember or feel anything!
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on Aug 12, 2015 17:22:44 GMT
I've only had one colonoscopy and I was put to sleep, but I have no idea what was used.
One of my closest friends is the RN Clinical Manager there and runs the show -- so I just trusted her to take care of me!
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Post by peabay on Aug 12, 2015 18:08:55 GMT
When hubby had his last year they used Propofal, and they said "You know, the same drug that Michael Jackson used." I told them that did not make my husband at ease because Michael Jackson died. Hubby was scared to death, and that was the WRONG thing to say to him. He did fine but . . . They said the same thing to me! I was like: "Um, I didn't want to hear that" and the doctor said: "well, you will at least be monitored every minute." |
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Post by Patter on Aug 12, 2015 19:01:40 GMT
When hubby had his last year they used Propofal, and they said "You know, the same drug that Michael Jackson used." I told them that did not make my husband at ease because Michael Jackson died. Hubby was scared to death, and that was the WRONG thing to say to him. He did fine but . . . They said the same thing to me! I was like: "Um, I didn't want to hear that" and the doctor said: "well, you will at least be monitored every minute." Why do they even think it would be wise to say that? |
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Post by akathy on Aug 12, 2015 19:57:27 GMT
I've had too many colonoscopies to count and I've always used to have the Demerol/versed combo. However it was always administered by my gastroenterologist. The nurse accesses my port and gets everything ready but the gastroenterologist was the one pushing the med.
The last few have been administered by either an anesthesiologist or a nurse anesthetist so I imagine they used the Propofol. I haven't noticed a difference in recovery but then drugs affect me differently than the average person so who knows? I just know I don't want to wake up during which has actually happened to me a time or two.
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Post by miss_lizzie on Aug 12, 2015 20:05:39 GMT
I haven't had one in several years because my u/c has been in remission and I've largely been pregnant, but when I used to have them more frequently, I had the versed/Demerol combo too. If standard procedure is to use a drug that will sedate me more, I'm all for it -- I don't know if it is my particular body chemistry or if this is standard, but I've been aware of the procedure frequently while having it and have felt pain . Me too. I thought the prep was easier than the procedure, when most people think it's the other way around. |
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Post by ten&rose on Aug 12, 2015 20:42:03 GMT
The hospital I work for uses Propofol for GI procedures with an anesthesiologist. It does have fewer side effects, is more effective and has a quicker onset and faster wake up. They switched from nurses doing twilight sedation to anesthesiologists because of evidence based practice. Patients have better outcomes with and MD putting them to sleep.
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Post by jayfab on Aug 12, 2015 21:03:14 GMT
I too had Propofol for my first colonoscopy this year and was expecting to feel super crappy the rest of the day, but felt very good. I do remember being a bit high right after tho. I remember before the procedure the nurse saying I would be pretty gassy after and sure enough I was. I woke up to my own toots and was giggling like a 10 year old boy.
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Post by tuesdaysgone on Aug 12, 2015 21:10:46 GMT
I also had Propfol last year and found the recovery very quick. I've had bad experiences (i.e. nausea) with other forms of anesthesia, so I felt great about it.
Clearly it's quite safe in the hospital setting and was never intended to be for use at home.
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