For those who have been under general anesthesia...

I had surgery this morning and had to be put out. When I woke up, my eyelids felt like like when you rip a band-aid off of your skin and they still feel like that now. My vision is also a bit blurry - the computer screen seems a bit fuzzy.

Is this normal? I've never been put out before

Thanks!



Also, the corners of my eyes feel like they are really sunburned and are a little crusty

Message edited 11/27/2007 9:30:43 PM.

Re: For those who have been under general anesthesia...

Vanessa,
It's all totally normal. The anesthesa throws your whole body for a loop and they do sometimes "tape" your eyelids shut during surgery so you might have a little reaction to the adhesive on the tape. Just drink plenty of fluids and listen to your body when it tells you to sleep! You need to recover not just from the surgery but from the anesthesia as well.

Lots and lots of I hope you feel better quick!!! Take a pillow with you whenever you walk around. It helps to brace against your belly when you cough/walk/sneeze. Those muscles HURT!!

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yeah, it totally takes more than an afternoon to shake that off.... and I agree, I bet your eyes were taped shut...

feel better

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Thanks Laura!



I'm resting up now - it's hard to find a comfy spot, though.

My eyes actually hurt more than the incisions!

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Feel better!!

Anytime I have been under general....it took me a least 24 hours to feel 100% back to my normal self!!

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totally normal. feel better soon.

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I have had surgery and been under anesthesia. Your eyelids are sticky from tape. The doc. tapes your eyes shut. I noticed that when I woke up from my surgery as well. I was wondering the same thing.

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Totally normal.

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Thanks everyone!




I appreciate the reassurance! I can only get better, right?

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I never had that exact feeling but It is hard on your body...

rest up and feel better

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I had surgery as a teenager-

I remember my throat hurting really really badly. (and my surgery had nothing to do with my throat...)

and I was very nauseous - they wouldnt discharge me from the hospital until I ate and I refused, so my mother ate my sandwich when they werent looking.

Feel better

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Feel better I felt so weak for at least 24 hours, and I got a headache.

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I have had general a few times and my vision was blurry for a day or two.

Eyes burning, I don't recall that. Hope you feel better.