General anesthesia is usually used for lung resection surgery in 72-year-old women, and the patient is usually awake 10-30 minutes after surgery. After general anesthesia surgery, the patient’s awake time is related to the type of anesthetic, the type of surgery, the size of the surgery, the duration of the surgery, as well as the patient’s age and the patient’s tolerance of anesthesia. Generally, patients can be awake 10-30 minutes after surgery. If the patient is unconscious for a long time after the operation, the patient should communicate with the doctor in time to find the cause and take appropriate measures. It is important to note that patients should be placed in a decubitus position with the head tilted to one side for 6 hours after surgery. Avoid causing respiratory blockage and suffocation, and the postoperative diet should also follow the doctor’s instructions. After healing, pay attention to rest and avoid exertion. Go to the hospital for regular checkups.