I was wondering if you can put me to sleep before the surgery, because I’m afraid of needles. Thank you.
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Dr. Jacobs responded:
Hi Emanda
This is something that can be done but first you should communicate your concerns with your surgeon. Anesthesiologists have many tricks available to them so that you do not see or feel a needle — even at the beginning of a procedure.
Elliot W. Jacobs, MD, FACS
New York City
Dr. Fournier responded:
Surgery is done in San Jose, Costa Rica at Santa Rita Hospital in patient for one night under general anesthesia. The average stay in our country is 14 days after surgery.