Surgeon Questions For Those Who Have Been There...

[chad2rad 491]

I work for the hospital where I will have my surgery. Went to the seminar and have done many of the preop requirements since I do not have a long diet or waiting period to complete.

It's went along fast...

I will see my surgeon in his office one on one for the first time this week.... Surgery may be in Sept if approved.

What questions should consider asking and was there something you did not ask but wish you did?

Thanks, Chad

[Minckle 87]

I asked a lot of questions about his experience: How many have you done, any leaks?, complications I can expect, post-surgery support, etc.

I asked about all the meds I was taking and when I could take them again after surgery - if you're on meds that is super important.

I also asked him how people fail. I highly recommend this question because it helps you get things right in your mind and know what pitfalls to watch for.

Good luck!

[chad2rad 491]

Thx, yes I am on few meds daily....

[chad2rad 491]

I already have his pre and post diet plans.

I know since I am on Effexor it is one anti depressant I just can not stop taking without side effects.

[CamarilloCA 41]

I would ask about bougie size. (Do a search for "bougie" on the main page to get an idea of what this is about.) I have a 38, and I am so pleased with it because I never have dehydration issues, and I work outside and sweat a lot and have to get rehydrated quickly many times after a job is done. I can also eat fairly normally and can take more than a few bites of something, and yet I am still losing at an average rate of 2 pounds per week. There are smaller bougie sizes, which would limit your food intake and Fluid intake more, and so you want to discuss with your surgeon which size is right for you.

[ChristyLove 39]

I asked a lot of questions about his experience: How many have you done, any leaks?, complications I can expect, post-surgery support, etc.

I asked about all the meds I was taking and when I could take them again after surgery - if you're on meds that is super important.

I also asked him how people fail. I highly recommend this question because it helps you get things right in your mind and know what pitfalls to watch for.

Good luck!

You can ask what size bougie they will use on your stomach? ask about h.pylori and the effects of it holding up your surgery date. Hair loss and if it can be prevented? Is the weightloss 50% to 75% of your excess weight which makes you obesse or of your total weight? Hope that helps.

[Marykatherine 38]

I take more than a few meds daily. I asked about how soon after surgery could I resume meds. (I have a few meds for depression and ptsd. Important to not skip.) I asked about failure rate... about surgery failure and about people continuing to lose weight after surgery, if they continue on plan. There is a difference. Asked about recovery time to get back to normal activities and how long before I could start exercise. I asked if he likes to do surgery, a greatway to get an idea about the guy behind the knives. And every time I see him, even before the actual surgery date, I ask for words of encouragement. He is great about encouraging me. Gives me something new to think about every time I walk away from the appointment.

Good luck. I feared more than was necessary. I've been more pleased with my decision for surgery than I ever imagined.

[Mews 37]

Make sure that your doc has a good post care program. Ask about complications and ask how he/she will deal with them if they do arise.