EMS Roleplay Guide for Patients in Surgery

Before Going Into Surgery

Use these while being prepped or sedated:

I’m really nervous… is everything going to be okay?

My chest feels tight… I’m scared.

I feel lightheaded from whatever you gave me.

Everything’s starting to get blurry…

I can hear you, but it feels distant.

My body feels heavy… like I can’t move.

During Anesthesia (Fading Out)

Before you fully ‘go under’:

I’m… feeling… really sleepy…

My arms feel numb…

It’s getting harder to… stay awake…

Are… you… still… there…?

Behaviors:

  • Soft mumbling or incoherent speech

  • Eyes fluttering or rolling closed

  • Once unconscious, you should remain unresponsive:

  • No movement unless directed through /me

  • No speech

  • No sudden “waking up” unless prompted

While Under Surgery (Unconscious RP)

  • You won’t talk, but you can let EMS prompt responses:

  • Passive cues you can emote with:

/me has shallow breathing under anesthesia.

/me body remains limp and unresponsive.

/me shows no reaction to incision.

/me vitals remain stable on monitors.

(Only use vitals if EMS announces them first, you shouldn’t self-diagnose.)

Waking Up From Surgery

This part is great for RP—groggy, confused, disoriented:

Phrases:

Wh… where am I?

Everything feels… heavy.

My throat hurts… why does it hurt?

I feel nauseous…

What happened…? Did it go okay?

My vision is blurry…

Can I move? It feels weird…

Behaviors:

  • Slow movements

  • Groggy blinking

  • Trying to sit up but struggling

  • Slurred words

  • Mild confusion or memory gaps

Post-Surgery RP (Recovery Room)

You can continue with:

I’m sore… everything aches.

I feel weak, like I ran a marathon.

Is it normal to feel this tired?

It hurts if I move too much.

Can I get some water? My mouth is dry.