My dad this operation in 2013 (and in 2007 before that), and I was allowed to watch it with his cardiologist (who was not the surgeon). They keep you awake, jus

My dad this operation in 2013 (and in 2007 before that), and I was allowed to watch it with his cardiologist (who was not the surgeon). They keep you awake, just insert something through the wrist. All the while you can just watch the insides on a TV. My dad reported that the only "weird" feeling he had was some sort of bubbling in his throat. He complained real time, and the doc said it's fine. Off Topic: The stent cost INR 150000 (they give you the box), but the hospital procures it for way cheaper. My dad's entire stay cost slightly less than that.