How will i feel after anesthesia? i'm going to have general anesthesia for my dental work to be done, will i feel like my normal self afterwards?

The : The short answer is no. Depending on the level of sedation/anesthesia that is administered during your procedure, your recovery time will vary. Even if you feel like the medicines have worn off, you may still be having some effects and would likely not perform well on tasks of concentration, technical performance or dexterity. For your safety and that of others, you should adhere to the following: 1. Do not come alone for your procedure. You must have a driver to take you home. 2. Do not attempt to carry out important tasks- make major decisions, balance your checkbook, buy a home, or go to an important meeting. It would be like doing these things drunk. 3. Carefully and slowly advance your diet. Start with clear liquids and as you are able to tolerate them progress to light solids then beyond as you feel up to it. You may feel famished but if you advance your diet too quickly you could regret it.

Yes: However, the common side effects of general anesthesia include nausea and vomiting, headache, soreness of the throat, and muscle aches. In the majority of cases patients will feel like their usual selves afterwards.

Depends: General anesthesia can be provided in a number of different ways with different techniques and meds. The type of general anesthesia and meds used, your physical and mental status, dental procedure performed, and any meds taken afterwards all influence how you will feel afterwards. Everyone responds and recovers differently.

Groggy: Most anesthetics leave you a little groggy as you initially wake up. This effect only lasts a short time, but your anesthesiologist will ask that you not drive or make life altering decisions in the period after your surgery. Your anesthesiologist will be able to discuss this in detail with you.