Just booked my first consultation with the surgeon. Where do I start??!!

[NJBandit 0]

Hi everyone!

I just joined this forum today. I have recently been exploring the idea of gastric banding, and I just made a consultation appointment with a bariatric surgeon, who comes highly recommended.

These forums are so filled with information (both exciting and scary). It's overwhelming to try to absorb it all. Right now, I'm trying to focus on the initial consultation with the doctor, assessing my comfort level with him and his team, and asking the right questions.

Aside from all of the obvious questions about the actual surgical procedure, my biggest question is this: I LOVE food (obviously). How is my life going to be without something I love. Overeating is a symptom. What happens when you remove the symptom? I'm also terrified of constantly being hungry, and never feeling satisfied. What if I put myself through the emotional and physical trauma of surgery, only to find that I am constantly craving something I have loved all of my life? Yet, I really want nothing more than to lose weight.

I would welcome any feedback about this, and also, what are some common first-time questions to ask the surgeon and his team. I have a list of potential questions I would like to ask, but I think getting some good ideas of questions that you all have had will help me make sure I am covering all of my bases when I meet with the surgeon.

Thanks for your support :-)

[Fluffy_Gurl 3]

I would definatly choose a doc that has a support team such as nutritionist and support. perhaps you should consider counsleing prior to surgery. Face it, we all like food, or we wouldnt be here. the deal is which do you like more food...or living?