Unfortunately for some of us; it&#x27;s not an option.  I have an extremely physical neurologically induced response (&quot;weak stomach&quot; more technically), but to the point that during a minor growth removal I ended up vomiting continuously while passing in and out; needing a day in the hospital on an IV drip for recovery. (couldn&#x27;t stand up and walk out, despite trying.)<p>This is not meant as a &quot;pity me&quot; by any extent, I find it hilarious given that my parents would have liked me to be a doctor and enjoy sharing the story.  However, it puts me in a &quot;screwed if I do, screwed if I don&#x27;t&quot; situation when it comes to going under, and for something like wisdom teeth; they can&#x27;t really have me going all human-fountain on them.<p>In short, the &quot;if available&quot; bit is the kicker, I&#x27;m curious enough to be googling around for non-anecdata research on the actual risk distributions since while comments like yours certainly make me nervous, after years of going under with no issues and doctors recommending it given my situation, I wonder to what extent I&#x27;m stressing myself out over a very uncommon occurrence.