3 things you DON’T KNOW happen to YOUR BODY under anesthesia (and HACKS TO FIX in 2023!)

1. Your body temperature drops. This is because the anesthetics slow down your metabolism, which produces heat. To prevent hypothermia, your anesthesiologist will keep you warm with blankets and a warming blanket.

Hack: Ask your anesthesiologist to warm your IV fluids before they administer them. This will help to keep your body temperature from dropping as quickly.

2. You may experience nausea and vomiting. This is a common side effect of anesthesia, and it’s usually caused by the anesthetics or other medications you’re given during surgery. To prevent nausea and vomiting, your anesthesiologist may give you an anti-nausea medication before or after surgery.

Hack: Ask your anesthesiologist about taking an anti-nausea medication at home before surgery. This can help to prevent nausea and vomiting from starting in the first place.

3. You may have trouble urinating. This is because the anesthetics can relax your bladder muscles. To help you urinate, your anesthesiologist may give you a medication to help you relax your bladder muscles.

Hack: Drink plenty of fluids before and after surgery. This will help to keep your bladder from getting too full.

In addition to these three things, there are a few other things that can happen to your body under anesthesia. These include:

• Your heart rate and blood pressure may change. This is because the anesthetics can affect your heart and circulatory system.
• You may have muscle aches. This is because the anesthetics can relax your muscles.
• You may feel tired or groggy after surgery. This is because the anesthetics can take a while to wear off.

If you’re concerned about any of the side effects of anesthesia, talk to your doctor or anesthesiologist before surgery. They can help you to understand the risks and benefits of anesthesia and make sure that you’re prepared for surgery.