Im having knee surgery in a week and i am terrified. does the iv hurt? what does it feel like to be on anesthesia?

Normal to be anxious: The IV doesn't hurt more than a flu shot. Once the IV is in, you will probably be given a small of sedative to help you feel relaxed and sleepy. Most patients don't remember much after after that point, until they wake up after surgery. It's understandable to be anxious. But you should know that you are never left alone while under anesthesia. We stay with you to keep you anesthetized and safe.

Peaceful: Honestly the worst part of anesthesia is getting an iv. This feels like a small pinch on the back of a hand, then all the medication to relax you and put you to sleep will go through the iv. The best technique for patients is to talk to their anesthesiologist before the operation. The best anesthetic comes from a team of the patient and the doctor.

You will be fine: I use local anesthesia in all IV placement attempts. You will be ok. Also depend on anatomical differences between patients. If under general anesthesia you will not remember nothing during the actual surgery. Will start remembering at the recovery suit.