THR and Sleep apena

anon87974465 · January 20, 2019, 11:02am

Hi
Has anyone with sleep apenea had a THR if so how does that work with Anaesthetics and sedetion putting you to sleep ?

nh_user_1223117 · January 20, 2019, 5:36pm

Hi there
I’m 64 female with sleep apnea…21 days post op THR…you will l need to be intubated…to make up for your mask and forced air from your mask…sedation only would be a problem. I needed to be “bagged” each time I needed to be sedated..for other reasons…big problem for the anaethetist and you…
They will undoubtedly recomend general anesthetic for THR as I was…

anon87974465 · January 20, 2019, 5:48pm

thanks for the information , i thought i would try it local with no sedation due to the sleep apenea

nh_user_165107 · January 20, 2019, 6:40pm

I had no sedation as I wanted to know what was going on. I was able to talk to the surgeon. I am not sure the anaesthetist was too happy as I think he thought I might be trouble!

anon87974465 · January 20, 2019, 7:02pm

how was it without sedation, if you dont mind me asking

nh_user_165107 · January 20, 2019, 7:40pm

It was quite interesting. The banging sounded like the next door neighbours having the builders in. The drilling vibrated my chest a bit, which was a bit weird. I would have liked to see the op. They had put up a big blue curtain though. They showed me the top of the femur they had cut off after they had finished. The surgeon asked me what sort of stitches I wanted, I did not have a clue but opted for dissolvable rather than clips. I suppose I could have listened to music which some people do.

anon87974465 · January 20, 2019, 7:53pm

very interesting many thanks

nh_user_165107 · January 20, 2019, 10:14pm

I am sure you will be fine.

nh_user_1223700 · January 22, 2019, 4:56am

I had THR and also have sleep apnea. I had general anesthesia, was intubated with no issues. They managed my breathing with O2 in recovery back to my room where I had my bipap machine. My hospital experience multiple times was to bringing my own bipap to the hospital. I could not fathom being awake during a joint replacement. Doesnt sound at all fun lol! Good luck whichever way you go. Deborah

anon87974465 · January 22, 2019, 9:38am

Thanks for the information but I am going to go with the spinal block with no sedation

nh_user_165107 · January 22, 2019, 3:41pm

As I said worked fine for me and I found it an interesting experience, I just wished I could have seen it too!

anon87974465 · January 22, 2019, 5:29pm

Yes it sounds interesting and hopefully I will be allowed to do the same , I have watched the op on you tube , It was amazing what they did , It wasnt my op still waiting patiently for the consultant