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I have a distant in-law, cousin of my wife, who is a doctor of anesthesiology at a fairly prominent regional hospital... He often says that he wishes he had go

I have a distant in-law, cousin of my wife, who is a doctor of anesthesiology at a fairly prominent regional hospital... He often says that he wishes he had gone into another specialty because of the uncertainties inherent in anesthetizing someone even when they're healthy and the most soundly tested protocols are rigidly followed... He recently underwent a surgery to remove a deep dime-sized BCC (basal cell carcinoma)on his cheek near one eye...though the surgery took nearly 2 hours, primarily to minimize scarring, he adamantly refused everything but local anesthesia... Elective surgery, with anesthesia, is not something to consider lightly..

mark-r 11y ago
What about the stuff they give you for a colonoscopy? Those are highly recommended for adults of a certain age, it would be horrible if the complications from anesthesia outdid the known benefits.
- SixSigma 11y ago
  I've had colonoscopy with and without meds. It's not so bad without. Mind you, when I came round from my bowel resection (which was a 5 hour op) my pain relief wasn't working and I had to wait 6 hours for my doctor - that was a crazy ride - so I think my attitude to pain has changed.