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Anesthesia and Anorexia
I had a quick question for you. It is somewhat medical, but I thought since you've had kids and are older and more mature, you might be able to give me some input. If not, is there anyone you know of that is a doctor or a nurse? Basically, I'm getting my wisdom teeth extracted this summer. I'm not worried about the procedure itself. I've dealt with pain before and I realize that if you keep them in, you could have trouble also. I'm really worried about my condition from Anorexia. It began over a year ago. I stopped restricting myself from food, but can't get around to eating lots of sugar and saturated fat. I really don't concern myself with calories too much. I'm probably getting around 2000 a day with limited exercise so I don't lose anymore weight. I'm approximately 5'7 and weigh 117-118 lbs. I heard that anesthesia may have serious affects with anorexic patients. Like I said, I definitely have enough calories, but its very hard for me to add extra fat to my diet. I eat alot of the same foods, but eat alot of fruits & veggies. I still cut out junk food and desserts. I only eat chicken & turkey. I never really liked beef or dairy. I know my diet isn't perfect, but I feel that I improved. When I'm getting my wisdom teeth pulled, they're using a general IV anesthetic. Basically they are going to put the IV in so that I fall asleep while they're doing the procedure. I will be breathing on my own and the dosage is given by your weight. Should I be worried? We called the office and they said it is distributed by weight but they will put it on my chart. I'm worrying myself about it. Any suggestions? Thanks!
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If the office knows your history they will
take care with the anesthesia. It sounds like
they are doing tests to keep you safe. I think
where people run into problems is when they
get the procedure done while actively just
not eating. It sounds like you are doing fine.
Low fat diets are fine. More people should
avoid fat and extra sugar. Diabetics have to
do it and get anesthesia for procedures all
the time. You will be fine.
I have had my wisdom teeth removed as has
my daughter. Any surgery is scary but it
wasn't real bad. Having to keep gauze in
your mouth for a time was probably the most
annoying part. The pain is controllable and
not as bad as you might think.
You will do just fine. :)
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