Then what's the big deal? If you can't recall the ordeal then who cares?

Thank goodness, if I ever experienced anesthesia awareness I certainly hope I would forget it. Come to think of it I think that's what they gave me for my wisdom tooth removal worked (in addition to novacane or whatever the numbing agent was). I was awake during the operation but I don't remember anything at all till I was halfway home. No complaints. It would be terrible to have to remember a surgery though! (shudder).

screwjack2007:

Then what's the big deal? If you can't recall the ordeal then who cares?

Yeah. It's like Philip K. Dick novel in reverse. But the thing is, how complete is the amnesia? I recall from psych class way back when, that electroshock therapy patients don't remember the procedure, but after a few times they develop a distinct aversion to the room where it happened, even though they can't tell you why.