Could I have been given an anesthesia dose too high for me to tolerate?

Anesthesia doses are carefully calculated based on various factors including your weight, age, overall health, medical history, and the type of surgery being performed. Anesthesiologists and surgeons follow established protocols and guidelines to administer safe and appropriate doses of anesthesia.

However, individual responses to anesthesia can vary, and some factors might affect how someone reacts to it. These include:

Individual Sensitivity: People can have varying sensitivities or reactions to anesthesia. Factors like genetics, metabolism, and underlying health conditions can influence how the body responds to anesthesia.

Medication Interactions: Certain medications, supplements, or substances you've taken before surgery can interact with anesthesia, affecting how your body processes it.

Health Conditions: Pre-existing health conditions, such as heart or lung problems, can impact how your body handles anesthesia.

Anesthesia Errors: While rare, errors in administering anesthesia can occur, such as incorrect dosages or reactions to specific anesthesia drugs.

If you have concerns about your reaction to anesthesia or suspect that the dose might have been too high for you to tolerate, it's important to discuss this with your healthcare provider or anesthesiologist. They can review your medical records, discuss the specifics of your case, and address any concerns you might have regarding the anesthesia administered during your surgery.

This is very difficult to answer without knowing all the details surrounding this. I am unfamiliar with a high dose of anesthesia causing these issues. It will be important if you have surgery in the future to discuss with your anesthesiologist.

An open discussion with your surgeon and anesthesiologist will be important to understand what transpired in the operating room. A copy of the anesthesia record will help. One possible scenario is you suffered laryngospasm and couldn't move air. It would be unusual to give too much medication on induction of anesthesia. Would plan your next procedure in the hospital setting so there is plenty of back up available if the problem arises again.

I'm so sorry to hear what you've been through and am glad you are doing okay now. More information is needed to determine what happened in your case. I would recommend speaking with the physicians who ordered the testing and gave you the conclusion that the anesthesia dose was too high. They would have more details about the situation and would be better able to give you answers.

This is not a thing as described. A failure to maintain an airway can lead to hypoxia but a heart won't just stop. Some medications can stop a heart but they are not used in routine anesthesia for a mommy makeover. An idiosyncratic reaction is possible for some as a heart suppressant.

There must be more to the story.

What a terrible experience. I’m so glad you are well now. Your airway closing is a rare reaction to anesthesia or technique. While I cannot say with certainty, I would think it was the anesthesiologist’s issues with possible Laryngospasm which causes the airway to close. There are medications that reverse this but must be present in the office.
I would get a list of medications used by your Anesthesiologist.
Also get a copy of your hospital ER records before considering a procedure.

Hi and welcome to our forum!
There appears to be confusion as to the nature of your apparent anesthetic complication. You note that a group of doctors informed you that the dosage of anesthetic administered was excessive, but this was refuted by the anesthesiologist.
Anesthesia allergic reactions and overdoses do occur.
I understand your concern for future surgeries.
I would first speak with your plastic surgeon who will most likely provide you with the information you require. If unsuccessful, you may with to procure a copy of your clinical medical record, which will include this information.
Best wishes...