Meeting with surgeon

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Hello, I'm going to be meeting with my surgeon next week. Are there any important questions that I should ask him? What did you ask your surgeon before surgery? I have a short list but just wanted some of your input. Thanks for all your tips and information.

[mrs kaje 347]

I particularly want to know:

. Will he look for hernia and at gallbladder, and if so, will he repair or remove if required?

. Will he stitch as well as staple?

. I definitely want him to fit the support band to avoid stretching.

. Will he check for leaks during surgery, and how?

. What rate of patients later convert to bypass, and what are the main reasons?

. What rate of lap procedures are converted to open, and what are the main causes?

. Do I need to do a barium swallow after surgery?

. If stitches are used on the incisions, are they dissolving.

. Will I have a catheter, and will it be placed and removed while I'm under sedation?

There are other smaller things but those are the important ones to me.

[Laureadolce 44]

Great question. I'm in the same boat. Look forward to other responses

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@@mrs kaje thanks all of those questions are things I never even considered asking. I didnt even know what a Barium swallow is until now.Thank you