First Appointment Tomorrow

[acuttita 49]

So tomorrow is my first appointment with the surgeon. I’ve waited a month to meet with the doctor because I’ve wanted a specific surgeon and he had a month waiting list to get in. My insurance has pre-approved me already because I needed to go through them even before I had my first appointment but due to having UHC I have a six month period of meeting with a nutritionist first before I can have the surgery This is just a bummer for me because I was hoping for sooner rather than later. Can anyone give any advice on what to expect tomorrow with the surgeon and should there be any specific questions I should ask?

[frust8 963]

He'll probably ask why you want the surgery? What are your expectations from it, how committed are you to following his instructions and are you willing to follow a,more restricted diet the rest of your life? Do you understand your body will be permanently changed? Are you doing this for yourself or to please someone else? ,,,,,,,,.
You will probably,want to know how long his average patient stays in the hospital . Average is 1-2 days but I've heard on here anywhere from doing it as an b outpatient that was d omeone in Texas to 3 days. Will you have a weight restriction after surgery and for how long? When can you go up and down stairs? When can you drive again? Do you require a liquid diet before surgery? Most seem to but I've known who don't. Can I have a,loved one with me? Will I have a private or semi private room at your hospital? Will I see you again prior to surgery? I have known of people who saw surgeon,once and not again until the morning of surgery. One lady said it had been so long she barely recognized him! Those are what I can think of but I'm sure others may think of so n ething else.

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