Hi Shelley,
When they biopsied me they sprayed a topical anesthetic in the area and took out 2 small snips with a scissor like instrument. There was some very minor and tolerable pain afterwards for a few days. No big deal. My tumor was 6cm x 3cm and readily visible (it was protruding into the back of my throat - actually choking me, making it even more strange that 3 health care professionals couldn't figure out what it was -this being the reason I have just a little passion about going to the most qualified doctor. My family doctor took the time honored "process of elimination" route which costs time and staging. The ENT took one look and knew immediately what it was. In all fairness to the doctors, I had my own denial issues going on also.

Not knowing or seeing your "region of interest" (ROI) I don't know what is involved in your biopsy or why they would suggest general anesthesia but at least least you won't feel anything ;-) The last time I has anesthesia at an oral surgeon they gave me and IV of sodium pentathol which knocked me out for quite a while - you should have a designated driver if that's what they give you.

Welcome to the "...little is left of my mind club" I think that we are all there to one degree or another (just ask my wife LOL). Don't forget that eventually the rain has to stop and the sunshine will come out again.