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I need to know when can you sleep after receiving anesthesia?
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Please discuss this: With the anesthesiologist who will be working with you. In the meantime here is excellent information from the patient's perspective: http://www.Groupanesthesia.Com/patientguide.Html.
Answered 12/29/2013
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Sleep anytime: You can go ahead and sleep anytime though it might not be restful sleep for a few days since it changes your sleep rhythms for a bit.
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