Consultation - What Should I expect?

[Stacey Nicole 40]

My first surgeon consultation is tomorrow. What should I expect to happen at this appointment? I have a short list of questions I have come up with for him and expect that we will discuss them as well as the steps that I will need complete before surgery.

Should I expect anything else?

[CJinMichigan 14]

My first surgeon consultation is tomorrow. What should I expect to happen at this appointment? I have a short list of questions I have come up with for him and expect that we will discuss them as well as the steps that I will need complete before surgery.

Should I expect anything else?

At my very first appointment I was given a physical examination, asked about my medical history, measured and weighed, and asked my reasons for the surgery. I'm sure all surgeons do things a little differently. Best of luck.

[Stacey Nicole 40]

Thats exactly why I asked! Thanks

[hadouni 301]

They checked my weight, blood pressure, BMI (got a printout with a bunch of info). An assistant Dr. came in and asked a bunch of medical history questions and gave me another rundown of the procedures. Surgeon came in and asked me if I had any questions (I didn't really- asked if I'd have a drain after) and since I didn't have anything to ask he was out pretty quick after telling me he considers me a candidate for whichever surgery I'd prefer to do (band, sleeve or GB). He didn't do a physical exam on me even though they'd put me in a gown. I guess usually they feel around on the abdomen to see if it's firm or soft because an overly firm abdomen can make laproscopic surgery more difficult.

[Stacey Nicole 40]

Thanks I hate not knowing what I'm getting into!

[fluffylibra30 323]

At mine, they went over all those things that everyone above said, and i had it in my mind i was going to do the band (this was before i found this sight) and the doc talked to me about all the different WLS options and that is when he told me he thought i should go with the sleve but would do the band if i decided.

I also had a list of questions and he said throughly and sincerely. You need to make sure he goes everything to your sastification and answers all your questions, and it doesnt seem like he is rushing you!! He is getting paid very well to take care of you.

[fluffylibra30 323]

he answered not *said

[longer-life 139]

In my case, I was weighed & my blood pressure was taken by a nurse. Then I had nice & relatively short conversation with the surgeon. I had already researched him extensively & I didn't want him to waste time explaining surgeries I did not want so I told him from the beginning I wanted VSG. He asked me why I had picked it, how much I wanted to lose & some health questions. He explained VSG in detail and I asked a few questions that were very particular to my health history. The rest I had learned here and he could tell.

Since I knew he had the expertise I required, he respected me & answered all of my questions professionally, I hired him. Best wishes!

[Stacey Nicole 40]

I made a list of a few questions that I don't want to forget to ask! I'm afraid I'll get overwhelmed and forget them!