Consult Tomorrow

[utkscvol1 125]

I go for my consult with the dr tomorrow. I feel like there is so much to address that I don't even know where to start.

Is there anything that you guys wish u would have asked or found helpful to know?

[CHEZNOEL 4,061]

Ask for book recommendations, cause you will never remember it all!

[Lapbandster 496]

Ask all about the port/fille

1) will it show

2) can it be felt?

3) how much do fills cost

[2muchfun 8,927]

• How often can I get fills?
  
• How long are they free and what will they cost if not?
  
• How long are my follow ups free and what is the cost when they are not?
  
• Do you have a staff nutritionist and what are her/his credentials?
  
• What will it cost to visit the nutritionist?
  
• What are pre and post op diet guidelines?
  
• What are post fill guidelines?
  
• Are you available for emergency calls after hours?
  
• Do you have a handbook or manual you give to patients?
  
• How many surgeries have you performed(if less than 100 run away).
  
• How long have you been in bariatrics?
  

tmf

[utkscvol1 125]

Thx for the suggestions:) I'm waiting now- I know i have to do 6 months of supervised diets with my insurance- gonna be a long 6 months. There is just so much to ask sometimes u dont know where to start. The port has been a concern for me. I couldn't tell u why- I just keep thinking about it in the back of my mind.

[ireallywannabthin 286]

I have mine next week! Great thread. Thanks for helping me as well!

[smellslikecoffee 43]

[*]How often can I get fills?

[*]How long are they free and what will they cost if not?

[*]How long are my follow ups free and what is the cost when they are not?

[*]Do you have a staff nutritionist and what are her/his credentials?

[*]What will it cost to visit the nutritionist?

[*]What are pre and post op diet guidelines?

[*]What are post fill guidelines?

[*]Are you available for emergency calls after hours?

[*]Do you have a handbook or manual you give to patients?

[*]How many surgeries have you performed(if less than 100 run away).

[*]How long have you been in bariatrics?

tmf

Where were you when I was having my first consult!!!!

[Rojasanoll 920]

Since each doctor has different rules pre and post ask what type of foods should you have on hand before surgery. Some of us were lucky and a dietitian gave a checklist of things to buy or have in hand. Go to a drugstore and in the baby section, buy Ibuprofren, tylenol in liquid form. It's always wise to have it prior to head aches or other things. Make sure you have a driver or ride. You probably wont be in any shape to drive at least for 24 hours. I drove my car the next day and had no problems. Take a notpad and writing utensils.

Best wishes