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We all have seen it in the movies: the nurse puts in an IV or attaches a mask and the anesthesiologist asks the patient who's about to get surgery to count down from ten. That's how many of us who have never had surgery probably imagine it actually goes. However, recently, a Twitter user who has undergone surgery was surprised to find out that this is not the case. Instead of counting, the nurse just said "goodbye" and that was it. Apparently, the method of checking whether the anesthetics are starting to kick in is outdated and not used as often these days. This revelation prompted people to share their own stories of what happened before anesthesia kicked in, and believe me, most of the responses are not what you expect. Scroll down to read some of the best stories Twitter users had to share!

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Marky Mark
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This happened to me too. I once went in for surgery on a shattered arm and work up with no titties. It was actually a big relief since I never had any to start with.

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The Dumb Alex
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is beautiful, did the nurses or doctor sing with cause that would be even better!!

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Laugh Fan
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I had to have eyelid surgery and the nurse went to a lot of trouble to smooth my fringe underneath the cap I had to wear so that it wouldn't all stick up afterwards. Thought that was really sweet. Though when I woke up in agony I couldn't have cared less if my hair was standing on end and pointing in twenty different directions.

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Marky Mark
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Was your anesthesiologist Ashton Kutcher or Seann William Scott from "Dude, Where is My Car?"

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Rosie Hamilton
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

One hospital told me it would sting but that I wouldn't remember it. Um, liars (and it SERIOUSLY stings). Next op I was ready for it but they just gave me a dose of fentanyl right before the anaesthetic and I didn't feel it at all. So, unnecessary pain - unless you can't take fentanyl.

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IT'S THE SWEET ONE
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Haha, I got laughy gas and right before I went under I started making terrible knock-knock jokes and cracking up.

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Alexandru Bucur
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

To be frank, when I was 5 and busted my forehead open on a metal drawer pull while playing soccer indoors I asked to be shown all the instruments the doctor had, even those that weren't directly involved. He had to threaten to put me under in order for me to stay still enough to get those stitches done.

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Chris Jones
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I was so chilled out for one op I was having that they wheeled me right into the OR - no knocking me out in prep outside which had been the norm for my other surgeries. I was on strong anti-depressants at the time which made me numb af about everything.

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Vanta Black
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Oh that? It's... uh... part of my costume? Yeah, let's go with that." said the doctor, casually hiding a name tag reading "Frankenstein".

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O G
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, I said "Thank you for..." just before knocked out.

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