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What happens if i can prove being awake during anesthesia is safe do you think my doctor would still do the operation ?

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Awake: Many operations can be done under a "block". That is where the surgical site is numb after an injection is used to numb the nerves to that site. Discuss all the options with an anesthesiologist and trust their opinion.

Dr Munshower and 5 doctors agreed

Answered 8/2/2014

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