5. Questions to Ask...
The Anesthesiologist:
- What medication will I be given before going into the operating room?
- Who will give me the medication and the anesthesia?
- How will they be given to me?
- Will my allergies be a problem?
- What type of anesthetic will you give me?
- What are the side effects?
- What are the risks?
- How long will the operation take?
- How long will it be before I wake up?
- Will I go to a recovery room after the operation?
- What are your fees?
- Is a general anesthetic necessary for this operation?
- Will any of the over-the-counter medicines I'm taking be a problem?