Questions you wish you had asked?

[carrierae 0]

I am going to see my surgeon for the first time Tuesday. I am wondering what questions haven't I thought of? What questions do you wish you had asked?

[wishes 125]

When can I have sex? How much can I lift after surgery?

[Texasmom65 23]

What size bougie do you use?

How long will I be off from work?

How many patients have you sleeved?

How many have had leaks?

How many have died?

[thinoneday 445]

seriously doc, tell me the truth about this surgery and not just the sugar coated stuff. . . tell me about the deficiencies, hairloss, what will happen if i get ulcers, what may happen to me when i'm older or get sick , tell me about the hypoglycemic episodes even though i'm not a diabetic. . . if i need surgery on my "stomach" for some reason will you be there to do it since other then a bariatric doctor doesn't understand?

[mina 27]

in addition to asking how many of these surgery he/she has done. find out about complication rates (have to do it open versus laparoscopy, leaks, hospital readmission). find out if he puts a drain in or do leak test.