Questions for Pre-op appointment

[PSquared_vsg 68]

My pre-op appointment is tomorrow and I kept telling myself that I would write down questions for my Surgeon as they came up in my mind BUT I didn’t... what are some good questions I can ask at tomorrow’s appointment? I’ll be sitting with a note pad thinking about what came to mind the past couple of weeks but I’d appreciate input.

[SlimChickadee 219]

How much weight are you expected to

Oz of liquid per day? Were a couple of questions I had!

[Puffy-no-more 141]

This is a good question. My pre-op is on Thursday so I will be taking notes as well!

[JRT Mom 919]

Have you definitely decided which WLS you will be having? Be sure to discuss with your doctor both the pros and cons of each type. I thought I wanted a sleeve until the doctor warned me abut possibly having GERD with the sleeve so that made me decide for the RNY. Be sure what you want.

[PSquared_vsg 68]

19 hours ago, Quinnmedicinewoman52 said:

How much weight are you expected to

Oz of liquid per day? Were a couple of questions I had!

Thanks for the input! He clarified that for me.

[PSquared_vsg 68]

18 hours ago, Puffy-no-more said:

This is a good question. My pre-op is on Thursday so I will be taking notes as well!

I ened up asking:

-How long the procedure takes

-How long my stay will be at the hospital

-What the likelihood of developing GERD is

-Questions about the drug he prescribed for me to take the day before (i.e. what it does)

[PSquared_vsg 68]

18 hours ago, JRT Mom said:

Have you definitely decided which WLS you will be having? Be sure to discuss with your doctor both the pros and cons of each type. I thought I wanted a sleeve until the doctor warned me abut possibly having GERD with the sleeve so that made me decide for the RNY. Be sure what you want.

Thank you !

[niffer 14]

I ened up asking:
-How long the procedure takes
-How long my stay will be at the hospital
-What the likelihood of developing GERD is
-Questions about the drug he prescribed for me to take the day before (i.e. what it does)

How long did they say you have to stay in the hospital? I am getting the vsg...hoping for just one night.

[PSquared_vsg 68]

Just now, niffer said:

How long did they say you have to stay in the hospital? I am getting the vsg...hoping for just one night.

One night, thank God!

[Puffy-no-more 141]

@doublepau Those are all good questions. My pre op appointment is on Thursday. I have a 2 hour appointment at the hospital that I will be having my procedure and a 1 hour appointment with my physician and her nurse. I’m not too sure what to expect but will have these questions and anymore I can think of before.

[PSquared_vsg 68]

Ask away & clear your head !!