First consultation tomorrow. Nervous!

[Jeanie S 84]

Hi everyone This is my first post. I am going for my first consultation tomorrow. Any suggestions of questions to ask? I am pretty nervous. Thanks.

[ElaineB 207]

Congratulations on taking that first step. Write down any questions or concerns before you go. They cover a lot of ground. I wanted to know how many sleeves my surgeon had done and his complication rate. I had more questions but that's all I can recall right now. Good luck.

[Jeanie S 84]

Thank you Elaine. I heard he has performed over 4,000 weight loss surgeries, and my family Dr recommends him. It's just a big step and my family is not on board.

[ElaineB 207]

It is a big step and its hard if you don't have support. Ultimately though, it's your life and your health, or lack thereof. I've told family members that I thought would be supportive and didnt tell the ones I knew would not be. I have gotten lots of advice and support here. We will support you.

[Jeanie S 84]

Thank you so much! My husband is pretty supportive because he knows all the health issues, it's just daughters , parents etc. I hear all the happy comments and it helps me to go on !

[jjmama21 1]

My 1st consult is tomorrow too. Good luck to you in this new journey.

[Jeanie S 84]

My 1st consult is tomorrow too. Good luck to you in this new journey.

Wow, good luck on your visit tomorrow jjmama21. We are on our way to a healthier life !

[ahsem2bme 2]

My first consultation is also tomorrow. I was banded 5 years ago....and have lost 65 lbs. but have plateau'd for the last two years. I changed to a new doctor and found out that I have pretty much lost all the band would let me...so I am concidering this procedure. I am on my second band slip so I either do this or have it taken out. I am not new to the lifestyle change,..but I am still really nervous because I am alergic to anesthetics so alot of precautions and potential complications could arise. They have already scheduled my surgery 2 weeks from tomorrow...so I have little time to get that warm fuzzy feeling. Has anyone else gone from one to another like this? What were your results and/or complications?

~Mesha

[Macy6 356]

Some of mine were: How many surgeries, complication rate, Laparoscopic to open rate (How many times he has started laparoscopically and had to turn it into a full surgery), mortality rate, recommended Vitamins, the weight loss he would expect from me, any recommended readings, websites, educational information etc...

[Jeanie S 84]

My first consultation is also tomorrow. I was banded 5 years ago....and have lost 65 lbs. but have plateau'd for the last two years. I changed to a new doctor and found out that I have pretty much lost all the band would let me...so I am concidering this procedure. I am on my second band slip so I either do this or have it taken out. I am not new to the lifestyle change,..but I am still really nervous because I am alergic to anesthetics so alot of precautions and potential complications could arise. They have already scheduled my surgery 2 weeks from tomorrow...so I have little time to get that warm fuzzy feeling. Has anyone else gone from one to another like this? What were your results and/or complications?

ahsem2bme, I was considering the LB but after reading many people's experiences like yourself, I'm leaning toward the sleeve. I hope the Dr eases your mind about your allergies. I'm sure they come across this quite often and know how to deal with this. I heard a lot of people convert to the sleeve after being banded. As for me,My BMI is only 25 but have many health issues and am taking 4 major meds everyday to survive.

~Mesha

[Jeanie S 84]

Some of mine were: How many surgeries, complication rate, Laparoscopic to open rate (How many times he has started laparoscopically and had to turn it into a full surgery), mortality rate, recommended Vitamins, the weight loss he would expect from me, any recommended readings, websites, educational information etc...

Thank you so much Macy6 ! writing these down!

[kbyrd 1]

My first consultation with surgeon is tomorrow. He repaired a large hernia for me a year ago so he is already pretty familiar with me. We talked about the sleeve gastrectomy after my hernia surgery and now I am ready to go through with it. I started the 3 month medically supervised diet program June 7. Any words of wisdom? I have about 180 lbs I need to lose.

Thank you and best of health to all!

[wasabi 57]

My first appointment is tomorrow too! Getting excited and nervous!

[Jeanie S 84]

Wow, so many of us had appointments today!!! Mine went very well. He recommends the Vertical Sleeve over the lap Band because I am Diabetic. I just need to wait for my Insurance company to give the okay and for my Dr records to be transferred. It could be in late August maybe. I had wonderful conversations with women in the waiting room as well. Overall good experience