Questions for the surgeon

[Heatgirl03 41]

I have an appointment tomorrow to attend a seminar, meet the Dr and go over insurance information. I'm really drawing a blank on what questions I should be asking. I know the surgeon has been doing this for quite sometime and he has very good reviews as well. I'm just so overwhelmed and excited that this process is starting!!! Any input would be greatly appreciated.

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[KristenLe 5,979]

How long is their process? What pre-op testing do you need? How long will you be out of work? If there are meds you take now - ask if there's a problem taking them post-op. Good luck!

[Heatgirl03 41]

Good questions and THANK YOU!!!!!!

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[KristenLe 5,979]

Good questions and THANK YOU!!!!!!

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All questions I forgot to ask! Lol

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

I found it was helpful to listen carefully and ask questions if you don't understand something. Keep asking until you understand.

If it is an experienced surgery practice then he or she should be pretty thorough.

Oh, and write everything down.

[Heatgirl03 41]

Got it! Thank You so much. I will bring a notebook with me.

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[azsoul 24]

If you're having the sleeve surgery maybe ask how many incisions there will be; do they sew over the top of the staples as extra protection against leakage; will you have a drain tube; do they do the leak test while you are in surgery or the next day. Those are ones I was curious about.

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[Kyn13 215]

I have a few health issues regarding my legs , swelling, putting edema, diabetic skin lesions, and neuropathy. I plan on asking my surgeon when I meet him tomorrow how many of those things will correct themselves. So if you have any health issues that are caused by ur weight maybe see what will happen once u start to lose. Ask if you will be forced to lose weight before he sets surgery. My surgeon requires it, and that's not from the pre op diet.

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