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What Does Waking Up From General Anesthesia Feel Like? A Patient's Guide

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With nearly 40 million anesthetics administered in the United States annually, understanding the recovery process is crucial [1.9.1]. So, what does waking up from general anesthesia feel like? The experience is a gradual return to consciousness, often characterized by confusion, drowsiness, and several common physical sensations.