questions for surgeon

[docbree 199]

I'm going to my (second) consultation on Feb 14th. I have a list of questions I plan to ask - please let me know if you think I should add any others:

will I be able to take any kind of NSAIDs for my arthritis in the long term

will you be able to fix my hiatal hernia at the same time as the sleeve

how many incisions will you make

how many VGS have you performed

proportion of your patients have developed leaks or other serious complications

will you be able to prescribe liquid Vitamins, other versions of my many medications while I am healing and unable to swallow large pills

post surgery support systems available

chances my GERD will actually get worse after surgery

will my anemia and low Vitamin B levels get worse after this surgery/injections for these?

Feedback appreciated - thanks!

[Karishero 57]

U can only take tylenol for up to 6 months out. My surgeon is fixing my hernia at the same time so urs should b able to. My doc has already called all my meds to pharmacy for when I get home n my surgery isnt till 18th n they are all liquid or dissolvable. Ask about ulcer preventative meds this may also help ur herd.