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Is there something they will give me for anxiety when i'm doing the transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion?

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Anxiety pre surgery: In all likelihood this may require general and/or IV sedation in which case you will probably be given anxiolytics via your IV immediately prior to the procedure. You should have a designated driver and someone to assist you post op.

Dr Hadied and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/10/2014

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