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My pre-op is tomorrow!!! I'm so excited. Can't believe I made it this far. I've done a ton of research and lurked on this forum for months, so I feel prepared. But of course I have a list of questions to ask tomorrow. Want to know if I'm forgetting anything?! I'll list mine if you list yours!

-What Bougie size will you use?

-What do you do to protect from leaks?

-Do you have any concerns about my birth control?

-If your wife was my weight, would you be confident enough in this procedure and your ability to preform on her? (They have 3 very young children, as do I have young ones. Of course his wife is darling though!)

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I'd ask...

How long will I be out of work (if you work) or how long will I be not allowed to do certain activities?

Do they have a pre-op diet - if so - what is it?

What are the tests they order before surgery?

Do they have you take blood thinners (pre-op or post-op)?

Good luck!

Kristen

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I asked about:

-Catheters, some surgeons require them, some don't.

-Blood thinners

-Sex

-How to take my medications ( some people have to crush them or cut the pills, I was able to take as normal)

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I asked so many questions, and still do, I think they hate when I call them haha.

In the beginning I asked: Size of bougie, do they remove the fundus completely, can I add ground flaxseed to my shakes (been doing that for years for fiber), how long do I stay in hospital, can you give me nausea controlled meds before i wake up, pre and post op diet calorie and carb goals, what will be my MTV (maximum tolerated volume) of my stomach after surgery, the drinking Water rule with Protein shakes... Too name a few o.O hehe

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