Hrrm. Maybe they are good now? I had my surgery nearly 10 years ago.

I've been through it myself & I've hand held 2 other times. One was my mother who was highy amusing as she came out of it. It involved her & I discussing the merits of the six legged cats that were dancing on her chest. The other time was with my ex who thought it quite necessary to try to coax me into making out with him in his drugged stupor. Um, no.

They didn't let me have anyone hold my hand as far as I can remember, although I managed to watch the goldfish mural on the wall swim about. painted goldfish can be quite active.