# Afraid of Anesthesia? Here’s What REALLY Happens in Plastic Surgery: The Cutting Edge Podcast

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Podcast: [Our Sleeved Life Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/our-sleeved-life-podcast-122251)
Published: 2026-01-29T00:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Epi 11 Let’s talk about the fear that no one wants to admit out loud — the fear of dying under anesthesia, waking up during surgery, or something going horribly wrong 😳 In this unfiltered episode of the Our Sleeved Life Podcast, Ashlyn sits down with board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Omar Beidas to talk about the truth behind anesthesia in plastic surgery — especially for patients undergoing tummy tucks, skin removal, BBLs, or body contouring after extreme weight loss. From stats to red flags to funny fears (yes, pooping is mentioned 💩), this conversation is real, informative, and totally judgment-free 💬 💉 What You'll Learn in This Episode: ✅ The actual risk of death from anesthesia (way lower than you think)✅ Why “waking up during surgery” is basically a Hollywood myth✅ What board-certified surgeons do to keep you safe✅ What your operating room team looks like (you’re never alone!)✅ How to advocate for yourself if you have fear, trauma, or anxiety✅ Red flags to look for in budget clinics or unlicensed facilities✅ The difference between a cosmetic surgeon and a plastic surgeon✅ How to pay for safe surgery: CareCredit, Cherry, and more✅ Ashlyn’s tips as a coach and surgery patient herself 💡 🔍 If you’ve searched: “Is anesthesia safe during plastic surgery?” “Can you die under anesthesia?” “What to expect before surgery anesthesia” “Best plastic surgeons for weight loss patients” “CareCredit for surgery financing” You’ll get ALL the answers here 💯 👩‍⚕️ About Our Hosts: Dr. Omar E. Beidas, MD, FACS💎 Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon✨ Fellowship-trained in plastic surgery after massive weight loss📍 Compassionate care, real results for bariatric patientsInstagram → @drbodycontouring Ashlyn Douglass-Barnes, LCSW🧠 Licensed Clinical Social Worker💬 Bariatric + Plastic Surgery Pa…

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