1St Appt Questions

[Vanna 85]

I need help making a list of questions to ask my surergon next week what should i aak

[LosingItForMe2011 320]

Well....what are you curious about? Those would be the first good questions to ask.

How about some of these:

How long in the hospital?

If there is a problem will someone be available 24/7 for me to call?

Is there a group of folks for my after care - nutritionist, therapist, surgeon, on call availability etc.

Are the eating steps and food choices out lined?

Have you ever lost a patient during surgery?

How many RNY/lapband/sleeve surgeries have you performed?

truly anything that comes into question for you, you should feel free to ask about

Congrats and good luck with your visit

[Vanna 85]

Ty im nervouse but yet at tue same time excited to get started

[katiebug12 2]

I am the same way! Just getting started myself, and im so ready to get going. . Good luck to you!

[Vanna 85]

Gl to u 2

[DLCoggin 1,788]

Here are a few more suggestions to consider.

• What are the risks?
  
• How often do patients have complications following surgery? What side effects are the most common?
  
• What are the benefits?
  
• What should I expect after surgery?
  
• Realistically, what weight loss should I expect following surgery and over what period of time?
  
• What are "stalls" or "plateaus"? How long do they last and if I do experience them, what can I do to shorten their duration?
  
• Will any new technology be used e.g. robotics?
  
• Is the hospital designated a Center of Excellence by the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery?
  
• Are you board certified in bariatric surgery?
  
• How many roux-en-y gastric bypass surgeries have you performed?
  
• Have you experienced any surgery related mortalities?
  
• Do you have patients that are willing to share their weight loss surgery experiences, positive and negative?
  
• What types of support groups and counseling will be available post-op?
  
• What information can you give me to help family and friends better understand the surgery?
  
• How often do you see your patients following surgery?
  
• What is the significance of Protein following surgery?
  
• Does your practice offer support services for psychological needs?
  
• What assistance is available for helping me secure insurance approval? Who should I speak with regarding insurance related questions?
  
• What pre-op testing will be done?
  
• What post-op testing will be done?
  
• Will I need Vitamins after my surgery and if so, what types?
  
• When can I start exercising after my surgery?
  
• How likely is it that I will regain weight after surgery?
  

Think of the meeting with your surgeon as an interview. Why are you and your team the most qualified for the job? You're gonna love the new you!!