second appt. with surgen what ?? should I asked

[siemers17 0]

Hi I have my second appt with my surgen tomorrow, any help with ?????????? would be greatly app.what should I ask,thanks

[Kat817 19]

Hi!

Let's see...start with the basics:

How many lap bands have you done?

What is your complication rate?

What type of band do you use?

How do you determine which size to use?

What type of port? Is a low profile port an option?

Where will you place that port?

How do you close the incisions? Stitches? Glue? Staples? Steri strips?

If it is something that has to be removed, how long do they stay in?

Will you have your band placed in a hospital or a surgery center?

Will you have an overnight stay? Or how long?

If you do, is there someplace for a companion to stay with you?

Will you be sent home with pain meds?

Is there something you can take to keep the pain meds from causing Constipation?

What type of post op diet does he recommend?

What is his/her recommendations on Protein amounts and types?

Do you take meds you need to figure out? Can you crush a pill, or get liquids?

How do you determine when it is time for a first fill?

Are fills done under fluoro?

Does he/she do the fills or does an assistant?

Is there a way to reach someone 24/7 for emergency?

As you visit with the Dr. some of these will automatically be answered, and you will think of others as you talk!!!

Get ALL your current questions answered! Do not let them rush you through!!!! You will be able to find out how they do business with how well they take the time to answer your questions.

Good Luck!

Kat

[siemers17 0]

thank you so much kat

[Kat817 19]

Not a problem....as others come to mind--I'll pop back in!!! And I am sure others will have ones I failed to think of!

Kat