Questions for my first post-op appointment Monday

[JustWatchMe 7,117]

Seeing my surgeon for the first time tomorrow, 11 days post-op. Here are my questions so far:

What size band do I have?

What brand band do I have?

When can I go back to Aqua Zumba?

When can I go in a hot tub?

I will bring my MyFitnessPal food diaries and see if I'm on track in his eyes.

I previously discussed with the NP that I have a trip to Italy in mid-May, which would be a week or so after my first planned fill. She and I agreed to wait to fill until I'm back in the USA at the end of May. Apparently your organs, not just your legs and feet, swell when you fly. Since I will be eating real foods by then, I want the surgeon's input on this plan and what I should eat in Italy. My overwhelming concern is getting sick or stuck abroad, and no, I do not speak Italian.

Where's my card that says I am a bariatric patient? I thought I was supposed to get one of those laminated thingies. I need to make one up in Italian. LOL.

WhatDoIWeighWhatDoIWeighWhatDoIWeigh?????

Was mine the skinniest liver you ever saw in surgery? LOL

What else should I ask?

[BandedBrunette481 310]

Good questions! I asked the doc many of the same ones about band size and such. I asked a few other things too:

- Is my band completely empty? (some doctors "prime" it with a tiny bit of fluid)

- Where exactly is my port?

- Am I good to move onto the next food stage? (blended foods)

- Why can't I burp? (I couldn't for weeks post op! haha)

- Will my insurance cover the cost of fills?

- Can I schedule my first fill appointment today in the office?

- What can I take for acid reflux?

If any of those questions are relevant to you, you can ask

Best of luck to you!

[jaybro 31]

I go in tomorrow for my first appt. post op. I didn't even think to ask questions! LOL

[kimk1999 450]

Between your post and blissfully banded I think you guys covered most of my question.

Maybe ask his opinion of NSAIDs?

I got my laminated card thingy at my first post op appt.

Current lifting restrictions?

Do you need a refill of any of your pain meds?

[JustWatchMe 7,117]

Thanks, all!