I recently underwent an operation that involved general anesthesia. I am happy to report that the operation was successful,<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
“I am in great pain, and I feel absolutely wonderful. Never felt better,” I said cheerfully.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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