[jluetjen]

The prep is far worse then the procedure. In my case I had to finish about a gallon of this really thick, viscousy liquid. After about 2 glasses I just couldn't stomach the stuff any more. I had to keep forcing it down and finished up at about 2:00 AM. (Note to self -- next time buy some DVD's to watch on my PC while in the john.)

Since this was the first time I had ever been put under, I found it curious how even that afternoon, and hour would just "disappear". I'd lay down on the couch to watch a race. After 3 laps the checkered flag would be out and the race would be over. So the anesthesia doesn't leave your system for at least 12 hours.