Questions to ask before each operation
How much does it cost?
It’s a very pragmatic question that we don’t necessarily ask because we’re too concerned about the intervention itself. In general, your doctor informs you of the coverage or not of your intervention by your health insurance fund . If not, ask them and ask for a quote.
Concerning your stay in the hospital , find out from your complementary insurance , the overruns of the surgeon ‘s fees , and the “room only” and “television” supplements are sometimes covered.
How will my awakening be?
Asking questions about the intervention as such is important, but also about the rest of it . Depending on the anesthesia, waking up will be more or less difficult.
To better prepare and deal with it, ask the following questions to your doctor will allow you to anticipate: “Will I have pain when I wake up? », « am I likely to have nausea, etc? », « where exactly will I be? (in the recovery room, in my bedroom, etc.). The body accepts better if the mind is prepared …
How will the anesthesia be?
There are different types of anesthesia: local, regional or general .
In general, a preliminary appointment is proposed with the anesthesiologist to discuss this.
The consequences of anesthesia are not the same. Local and regional anesthesia are less harmful to the body than general anesthesia but they are not always possible in the event of major surgery .
How long will the recovery take?
Once the operation is over, it is important to know how the next few days and your return home are going to be . Will the convalescence be long and require rehabilitation? Can discharge from the hospital be done the same day?
All these questions will allow you to organize yourself accordingly and better prepare yourself to have to undergo the least possible stress once the operation comes.
