Now What?

[cheryl2586 3,053]

I have seen this question too frequently. I am banded now what, I got approved now what, I am post op now what? People your surgeon and their team should leave you with no questions like this. You should know every step of every moment with your band except which foods it will hate. You shouldn't be second guessing what you are eating, wonder what you are supposed to be doing. If you have to ask now what, then you need to find another doctor. No one should come out of weight loss surgery blind. Not knowing what to eat, the problems that can occur, how often you should be drinking and so forth. You spent six months to a year preparing for your surgery and you should not be asking now what because your doctor, nutritionist and their team should have explained everything to you.

[sleepingarby 71]

Good point. We also need to remember we are our most important healthcare advocate. Ask questions. Keep asking questions. If it doesn't make sense ask to explain it again. Ask your surgeon, ask you nut, ask the psych or group leader, ask the receptionist. If you don't ask you may not be given the answer. I have email addresses and phone #'s to call anyone one on my team at any time with any question. No question is too dumb.