Kay Posted November 15, 2006 Report Share Posted November 15, 2006 When I had my band placed by Dr. Ortiz and staff --- I was told they used a new technique and I was not intubated and maybe that is why I woke up without a sore throat. I am trying to let future bandsters at my support group here in ST JO MO understand how easy the procedure was for me and I had very little pain. I just don't feel well versed about this anesthesia technique and I am a radiation therapist so I guess I should learn about it. What is the technique called? Is is Blind Nasopharyngeal? LORI can you help me out by asking Dr. Estrada about it. There were 3 of us at our meeting and our scars looked waaaay nicer than the folks who were banded here in the US. I tell them I am sure that is because Dr. Ortiz is waaay more experienced than the docs here. Some have have done less than 500 bands. I also think the gluey antibacteral stuff they use vs. tape helped. Thanks to the lucky person that knows the answers to my questions. I sent Dr. Ortiz my new pics but have not heard back from him yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littleroo27 Posted November 15, 2006 Report Share Posted November 15, 2006 When I had my band placed by Dr. Ortiz and staff --- I was told they used a new technique and I was not intubated and maybe that is why I woke up without a sore throat. I am trying to let future bandsters at my support group here in ST JO MO understand how easy the procedure was for me and I had very little pain. I just don't feel well versed about this anesthesia technique and I am a radiation therapist so I guess I should learn about it. What is the technique called? Is is Blind Nasopharyngeal? LORI can you help me out by asking Dr. Estrada about it. There were 3 of us at our meeting and our scars looked waaaay nicer than the folks who were banded here in the US. I tell them I am sure that is because Dr. Ortiz is waaay more experienced than the docs here. Some have have done less than 500 bands. I also think the gluey antibacteral stuff they use vs. tape helped. Thanks to the lucky person that knows the answers to my questions. I sent Dr. Ortiz my new pics but have not heard back from him yet. Oh, man, no intubation would be soooo nice!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirsten117 Posted November 16, 2006 Report Share Posted November 16, 2006 Dr. Ortiz uses Diprovan (I think I spelled that right). No intubation is necessary. That was the first reason I decided to use him. I was terrified of anesthesia and intubation. Kirsten Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinnyEd Posted November 16, 2006 Report Share Posted November 16, 2006 When I had my band placed by Dr. Ortiz and staff --- I was told they used a new technique and I was not intubated and maybe that is why I woke up without a sore throat. I am trying to let future bandsters at my support group here in ST JO MO understand how easy the procedure was for me and I had very little pain. I just don't feel well versed about this anesthesia technique and I am a radiation therapist so I guess I should learn about it. What is the technique called? Is is Blind Nasopharyngeal? LORI can you help me out by asking Dr. Estrada about it. There were 3 of us at our meeting and our scars looked waaaay nicer than the folks who were banded here in the US. I tell them I am sure that is because Dr. Ortiz is waaay more experienced than the docs here. Some have have done less than 500 bands. I also think the gluey antibacteral stuff they use vs. tape helped. Thanks to the lucky person that knows the answers to my questions. I sent Dr. Ortiz my new pics but have not heard back from him yet. I would also like to know what he used.. It was wonderful.... I was up walking within about 20 minutes of coming out of surgery and felt great, just a little tired! It has only been 24 days since my surgery and my incisions just look like pink lines... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kay Posted November 17, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2006 I would also like to know what he used.. It was wonderful.... I was up walking within about 20 minutes of coming out of surgery and felt great, just a little tired! It has only been 24 days since my surgery and my incisions just look like pink lines... LORI---have you had a chance to ask Dr about it. Was it just Diprovan as mentioned in a reply to my original. We are waiting for confirmation from you....................THX. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kay Posted December 4, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2006 Here is the scoop I got from Lori there today. I just wanted to share it. Kay, You aren't intubated, you are under light anesthesia and for a very short period of time. They use something like a mouth guard to keep your tongue in place and keep your airway open. Prior to surgery you are given Ativan .2mgs and Cataprezan. For surgery you are given Nimbex or Esmeron, Diprivan, Dormiquin & Fentaynl. I hope that helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kellie/Iowa Posted December 27, 2006 Report Share Posted December 27, 2006 YAE!! I'm sooo excited!! No intubation during surgery. Anyone know if they cath (for urine) you during surgery? That is another one of my concerns/questions. Thanks I am about 8 days away from surgery. Can't wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clynn Posted December 27, 2006 Report Share Posted December 27, 2006 YAE!! I'm sooo excited!! No intubation during surgery. Anyone know if they cath (for urine) you during surgery? That is another one of my concerns/questions. Thanks I am about 8 days away from surgery. Can't wait. Unless they put something in after I went out and removed it before I woke up, the only thing that gets attached to you (other than the band of course) is your IV tube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbander Posted December 27, 2006 Report Share Posted December 27, 2006 i think that they do cath you during the surgery um they do put it in after you are out and take it out before you wake up. they do this so that the bladder does not interfere with the surgery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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