An operation? What now?
Preoperative questionnaire
Before every surgery, you should fill out a preoperative questionnaire found in mynexuzhealth. This is important to clarify your general state of health. This information affects the anaesthesia and the monitoring of body functions during the procedure.
Medication
It is very important to report the use of medication in a timely manner. Some medications must be stopped before the procedure. You can report your used medication during your pre-op appointment or when completing the digital questionnaire.
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Hygiene
Good hygiene reduces the risk of infection during and after surgery. Be sure to follow these tips:
- The night before surgery, it is best to eat a light supper. From midnight on, do not eat or drink anything.
- Wash yourself thoroughly the morning of your procedure or the night before. Preferably take a shower. Usually ordinary soap is sufficient, the nurse will let you know if it is necessary to use disinfectant soap.
- Do not apply perfume, deodorant, makeup or body lotion.
- Make sure your nails are short and clean and remove all jewelry and piercings (valuables are best left at home).
- If you receive a full anesthetic, you must take off your glasses, contact lenses, hearing aids, dentures,...
- Smokers should stop smoking completely 7 days before the scheduled surgery. The earlier you can stop smoking, the better for your recovery.
Anaesthesia
Which anaesthetic is most suitable for you may depend on your personal preference, but is primarily based on the type of surgery and your general state of health. The anaesthesiologist will inform you about the different possibilities and will discuss with you which anaesthetic you should choose. He will give you all the necessary information (course, advantages and disadvantages, possible complications,...) and will ask your permission. There are two types of anaesthesia you can get: general anesthesia and local anaesthesia.
After surgery
When the surgery is over, you will be taken to the recovery room. This is a separate room near the operating room. Here you will be observed for a while longer by a specialized team. Depending on the surgery, temporary tubes may still be connected to your body. The infusion will also remain in place, and sometimes a probe will be inserted at the level of the urinary bladder. After major surgery, you may be temporarily admitted to the intensive care unit to closely monitor your state of health.
Pain management
Good pain management is customized. It is therefore important that the nature and severity of your pain is correctly evaluated. The anesthesiologist will monitor you for 24 hours after the operation. Do not hesitate to ask questions or express any pain complaints during the doctor's rounds or through the nursing staff.
Complications
After surgery, nausea and even vomiting may occur. Allergic reactions can also occur since you come in contact with all kinds of substances to which you may be allergic without knowing it. If a tube is inserted into your windpipe for ventilation, you may be hoarse for several days after surgery. Occasionally there are worse effects. This is exceptional and may be due to the anesthesia, surgery or a pre-existing disease condition.
Your file via mynexuzhealth
On mynexuzhealth, in addition to your preoperative questionnaire, you will also find personal data. Your reports, appointments and invoices are collected here. During your stay, you can also use the app to choose your own meals. If you follow a specific diet, the options are automatically adjusted.
Go to www.mynexuzhealth.be or download the app:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=be.nexuzhealth.mobile.mynexuz&hl=en&gl=US
https://apps.apple.com/be/app/mynexuzhealth/id1459856321
Costs
When you register, the reception will ask you to sign the admission declaration. In this document you establish your final choice of single or double room. This choice will affect the cost.
Read more about the format of your bill here.
Frequently asked questions
Departments
For more information you can contact our anaesthesiologists or the pre-admission department.