I recently underwent an operation that involved general anesthesia. I am happy to report that the operation was successful,
Maybe the most notable thing about the entire event was a particular side effect of the general anesthesia. They had told me that when I awoke, I would be in a significant amount of pain, and they prescribed for me some fairly powerful painkillers.
When the family member who came to pick me up from the hospital and take me home showed up, he asked how I was feeling. I vividly recall what I said to him.
“I am in great pain, and I feel absolutely wonderful. Never felt better,” I said cheerfully.
Whatever it was that they had given me, which was clearly still lingering in my system, it was absolutely wonderful. And I sincerely hope that I never have an opportunity to try it again.