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General anesthesia can permanently decrease neurological function. I wouldn't do it even if it gave me a third kidney, and I'm less concerned about my IQ than many rats, which is why I feel like EA folks just aren't aware of the risks.
Alas, I received it during one surgery in my childhood, and my memory was shit ever since. Perhaps it was inevitable, but I'm not convinced.
https://www.healthline.com/health-news/going-under-anesthesia-may-impact-memory#2