General anaesthetic post heart attack

[ROBBO36]

To add to my “falling apart” 😂 I’ve had wisdom tooth grief. Visited private hospital the other evening and transpires I’ll need two out and will need to be done under general anaesthetic as sone bone will also need to be removed.

Consultant said that if 6 weeks post heart attack then they wouldn’t do it, but 6 months should be fine but they’ll need to check with the cardiologist,

Sure it’s just a formality and curious if anyone else has come across a similar situation?

Thanks,

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These precautions are the result of litigious mindset prevalent today waiting for something to go wrong then as a consequence many are deprived of the treatment they need everyone including. a consultant wants to protect@ him or herself from some kind of law suit

[Karabiner]

I've been under GA several times post HA's but the elapsed time was greater than 6 months. Also, are you still on any kind of antiplatelet (Ticegrelor, Clopiderol?) They'd be wary of bleeding. But a check with cardiology sounds smart... to assess your risks under sedation in relation to bleeding, blood pressure, drug interactions, etc...

[Silvertail]

I needed a broken tooth removed and was advised that an oral surgeon would have to do it as I needed to have bone removed. He wanted me have a GA but the anaesthetist refused because of my heart issues and sleep apnoea. She said she wouldn't take any risks just for a tooth, so I had deep sedation and of course, a local anaesthetic. Whatever I had, it worked - I didn't know a thing about it, nor did I have any pain afterwards.

[Mtk1]

Yes I have had surgery done post HA for bladder cancer, just had to stop anti platelets for 5 days before op, you will be fine, good luck.

Dave

[Jako999]

If this is done at a dental hospital there shouldn’t be a problem because if something went wrong they can deal with it where as a dentist may well just panic.

I had my first HT and was having quadruple bypass 2 weeks later to save my life so a general can be given in the right environment.

[BlueBearBob]

My cardiologist had to sign me off before the general surgeon would schedule my hernia repair.

Bob

[ROBBO36]

thanks for replying, appreciate that and all your posts on here 👍. They were giving me proper grief, but died down now. Still need out though. One thing after another!!

[ROBBO36]

To be honest my outlook on life has changed a lot, I laugh these things off (in a serious way) if you get what I mean! My mindset now is live for the moment (I have 3 young kids) and enjoy every single day.

[bludnut in reply to ROBBO36]

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[MummaSoap]

Hi Robbo

I had 3 wisdom teeth removed under general anaesthetic almost 5 weeks ago.

I haven’t had a heart attack but I have dilated cardiomyopathy and heart failure.

2 of my teeth came out no problem but for the last one, I had to have my gum and jaw muscle cut and a bit of bone removed - no one told me until I phoned up 3 weeks post surgery unable to reduce my pain killers because I was still in so much pain. I’ve been told that it’s likely to take 8 weeks to heal 🤞🏼🤞🏼

Your cardiologist won’t give the green light unless they’re confident that it’s safe for the surgery to go ahead 🙂 It’s also the anaesthetist’s way of covering themselves as they are only the expert within their field. Definitely a formality but a necessary one nonetheless 🙂

I would recommend getting some complan in for when you come home (I can personally recommend vanilla or chocolate). Also, mashed potato, soups, blended/puréed foods. Homemade cottage pie with really soft meat and veggies mixed in to the mash (no crispy topping, sorry), chocolate mousse, yoghurt and custard are all winners and my new personal favourite - weetabix made with double cream and mixed up like a porridge 😋 probably not one for an everyday breakfast though 😂

Sending you best wishes for your upcoming surgery, hope all goes well - keep us posted please.

Take care

Soap 🧼

[ROBBO36 in reply to MummaSoap]

thanks for that pretty thorough response. I now know what food to eat, can’t wait!