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    Well, im going under for breast augmentation monday and Im started to worry. im getting really worked up about it actually. you see, i get panic attacks maybe a couple times a month and its to the point im FEARING having panic attacks.

    One of my fears is that i will have a panic attack DURING the surgery or coming out of the surgery (off anesthesia). i also fear dying under the knife though i know thats not very likely.

    can anyone ease my mind can you tell me your experience from the anesthesia? it will all be done under IV sedation, i will be able to feel pressure, tugging and pulling.

    i will be given a valium like 30 mins before surgery, hopefully this will calm my nerves.


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    For what it's worth, you won't have a panic attack under sedation because you are under sedation. If you start to fidget, they will give you more sedation to keep you knocked out. Is there some reason you are not having general anesthesia?

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    i know its sedation and youre supposed to be out of it but i guess ive become more concerned b/c a friend of mine had her nose done by the same dr. under IV sedation and said her blood pressure rose and she had a "mini" panic attack. b/c should was too aware of what was going on.

    the ps im going to says general is an option but it costs more and its a longer recovery. he prefers iv sedations.

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