Just discuss this with the anesthesiologist who will be present with the surgical team. The anesthesiologist will explain what drugs will be used, how they will be administered, how they will monitor your condition during the procedure and how long it will take for you to recover from these drugs. There is no one answer, because the process will depend on the type of surgery.
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