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As you begin to awaken from general anesthesia, you may experience some confusion,
disorientation, or difficulty thinking clearly. This is normal. It may take some time
before the effects of the anesthesia are completely gone. It's important to not do
anything for 24 hours that requires attention to detail. This includes going to work,
making important legal decisions, or signing any legal documents.
After surgery using general anesthesia, a common side effect is nausea and vomiting.
Most of the time, this can be treated and doesn't last long. Also, some people have a
sore throat or hoarseness from the breathing tube inserted after the person is
unconscious. Inserting the breathing tube can sometimes cause damage to a person's
mouth or teeth, but this is uncommon.