Waking up from anesthesia is a journey into the unknown. You might find yourself chatting with nurses, completely unaware it'll vanish from your memory later.
The good news is, all of this happens comfortably. By the time you have conscious thoughts in recovery, you've probably been there for 10-15 minutes, oblivious to your surroundings. You may not even remember your surgeon checking in on you.
Learn more about what happens on surgery day on our podcast with OR nurse Ruth • What Could Go Wrong? T...