One thing that happened to me that was horrible at the time, but has been great since is an almost fatal anesthesia complication.

On February 3, 2012, I was implanted with a loop recorder due to syncopal spells. These were later attributed to RSD so it was a needless surgery, but it was a 15 minute under the skin monitor that they give you twilight anesthesia so you're awake but not. Well I had a laryngospasm and almost died. I was completely put under and entubated. For an under the skin monitor placement.

It was really scary, but it caused them to be super diligent with anesthesia from that point on. I'm sure when it's time for battery replacement they'll do general just because of the complications. Or at least be careful. So that helped. I'd rather be out completely than remember anything, but that's because the two times I haven't had general, I had a laryngospasm. I don't know what drug they use, but my body does not like it!

I'm sure everything will be fine!!

TK