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If i am getting a ganglion cyst removed surgically and outpatient will they give me any relaxation medication for anxiety?
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Probably: NOT! Unless you ask your surgeon to do so ahead of time....
Answered 7/4/2014
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In general yes: They will not give it you request no sedation. Another factor is your medical condition(s) that may make giving you anything but a local anesthetic inadvisable. The anesthesiologist will discuss with you pre-operatively.
Answered 6/29/2014
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