I am having bunion surgery shortly & wanting to know if i will be at risk from the general anesthetic as i take dihydrocodeine 30mg 3 times a day?

Tell doctor: Please tell both your surgeon and your anesthesiologist about all the medications you are taking, including over the counter medications and herbals. The medication you mentioned does not increase your risk of anesthesia.

You have to tell: medications you are taking to the doctors especially to anesthesiologist . General anesthesia has some risk no matter what procedure you are undergoing . Regional anesthesia little safer , discuss with your doctor and available options . In general your procedure is classified as low risk procedure . Good Luck and happy feet ( toes ! )

Post-OP Pain.: As stated earlier, there should be no increase of risk with general anesthesia. The issue that I have experienced is that controlling the post-operative pain may need a little more attention. Your pain threshold after the surgery may be a bit lower and require closer attention to the prescribed pain relievers.

Discuss with your: surgeon and anesthesiologist. Also, the bunion surgery can be done under local anesthesia with IV sedation if need be.