Never had general anesthesia but i am having it on friday what is it like going under? what will happen?

Quick sleep: When they put you under, they will give you a medicine called an induction agent. This medicine will quickly put you into an unconscious state. After that, you will not be aware of anything until you wake up in recovery after your procedure. I know it seems scary, but the anticipation is worse than the event. Hope this helps!

Interesting question: Many patients do not remember going under. They may remember prior to receiving the anxiolytic. Some patients remember entering the operating room and remember the different monitors the anesthesiologist places -blood pressure cuff, oxygen monitor, ekg leads and the placement of the oxygen mask. Some may feel some discomfort in their arm when the medicine is going in.