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Today I leave going to Pennsylvania. Tomorrow is my visit to Geisinger medical center for all my doc appointments. If things go good, I will get my surgery date. Kinda excited and kinda nervous about this.

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It’s an exciting and nerve wracking time for sure!

Good luck!

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Thanks. Trying to think of all the questions I need to ask, and it’s like my mind is drawing a blank.

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Good luck!

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Questions: Does doc do barium swallow test after surgery? Can I have a scopolamine patch for nausea before surgery? What kind of anesthetic is used? What kind of pain relievers are used after surgery (IV Tylenol at 1000mg works great)? What size do you make the sleeve/pouch? What is your complication rate? How would I know if I have a stricture? Who do I call first after surgery if I think I have an issue? How many ounces do I have to drink before I am released after surgery? What can I take for Constipation?

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Questions for doc: How many of these procedures have you done? What is your complication rate? What is the average excess weight loss of your patients in 6, 12, 18 months?

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Thank you, those are great questions that I def need to ask. Some of those I wouldn’t have even thought of.

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