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I have eventually got my appointment for my hysteroscopy and biospy. I have never had a GA and I am more worried about waking up during the procedure than not waking up afterwards.

I feel stupid asking this but will my bits be exposed before I am knocked out?

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I have had two hysteroscopys with laparoscopy at the same time. The procedure does not take long, the first one took longer than expected due to what my consultant thought was a fibroid blocking the neck of my womb, should have only taken about 30 mins but was an hour due to blockage and removal of endometriosis. The second time I had an investigative laparoscopy and a successful hysteroscopy where the blockage was a benign po!yp and was removed - the whole procedure took about 45 mins. Don't worry about GA, I have had 6 operations in less than 2 years with no issues, you really are in very safe hands. You will be monitored throughout by the anaesthetist and hooked up to monitors. Its also a very quick procedure. No bits are exposed before surgery, you are usually given rather attractive paper knickers to wear which are removed either before or during surgery. I do believe that once under and in theatre your legs are placed in stirrups - I only know this as I asked the nurse. Seriously, there is nothing to worry about. I am due to go in to hospital in a few weeks for an 8 hour surgery and am not worried - I find the worst bit is post surgery when the pain meds start to wear off. Hope this has been some help.

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Thanks Summer143 It's a big relief knowing about the paper knickers Lol. They can do what they like to me once I'm under I just don't want to wake up while they are doing it. I hope your surgery goes ok x

I had womb ablation a month ago and I went to sleep quickly and was woken up an hour after my procedure due to problems bleeding. I was worried about waking up too and there is nothing to worry about.

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IndigoBlue61

Hello Gamergirl 😊

You are monitored the whole time whilst you are under anaesthetic so you won't wake up! They really do know what they're doing 😊 But it's understandable to be anxious. You will get to speak to the anaesthetist beforehand so mention your worries.

And the staff do everything they can to preserve your dignity 😊

Good luck

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Gamergirl

Thanks so much, had my hysteroscopy on Friday, I was home early afternoon and felt totally fine afterwards :)

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