So, I went to the dentist today to get my teeth checked out. The oral surgeon said I need two teeth pulled out, but I need to be knocked out cuz it's so bad. He said the way he's gonna do it, is by putting an IV in (scared of needles:( ) and then I asked my mom and she said they were gonna take the needle out and keep a little tube in there? I'm really confused about this. Help please.
I had knee surgery when I was little, and I was TERRIFIED. Just ask to be put under first, and then have the IV put in. They did it for me, and I was totally fine, even when I woke up. They just took off the tape used to keep the needle in, and the only part that hurt was the tape being pulled from my skin. So don't sweat it.
And they do this procedure SEVERAL TIMES A DAY!!!!!!! YOU'LL BE FINE!!!!!!!
okay, the needle will enter your vein. once the needle is in place, a very very very small plastic and bendy tube is pushed through the needle into your arm, and the needle is removed and leaves the tube (catheter) in. you cannot feel when the tube is in your vein. the only thing you will feel is the needle. they are quick about administering drugs, so you will be knocked out quickly and will not really care about a teeny tiny tube in your vein. it'll be okay!!! have them show you the catheter tube, and you will see that it is actually smaller than the needle they put into you!
