First Consult Questions

[Angelkeeper4 69]

Tomorrow is my surgeon consult appt. I'm writing up a list of questions. With all your vast experiences...anyone have any suggestions? Anything you wished you had asked? Forgot to ask?

[Baconville 578]

Make sure you leave with a good understanding of what your clinic offers for support. Will you have access to a nutritionist whenever you need it? How about psych visits - even after surgery. Do they have nurses on call to answer questions - because you will have them after surgery. Do they offer support groups after surgery? Do they ever pair up successful patients with patients who request a mentor? Some of this you may already know if you had to attend a class prior to your first visit, but this is all information that you need. My clinic does not offer mentors, but I have seen that mentioned on here and I think it would be a great thing, both for the person going through the surgery and the veteran/mentor.

Obviously, questions about your health are important as well. But the clinic you have chosen will be your expert team. Interview them to make sure they are the right fit for you!

Best of luck!!

Carol

[itsmekarenlee 129]

Trust your gut with the dr. If in doubt go to someone else.