12 page survey? Ack!

beadecked · October 10, 2008

I just got the call from my general practioner (who recommended LB surgery) that I have to fill out a 12 page survey to even get the referal to the surgeon. Anyone else here have to do that and whadindaheck are they asking that takes 12 pages?

This concerns me as I have finally wrapped my head around going forward for the surgery.

Thanks for any answers ahead of time.

Laura

MyTurn · October 10, 2008

I didn't really have to fill out a survey. It was more like a History and Physical record. It was quite extensive and complete. So much so I'm thinking of asking my surgeon for a copy of it so I can keep it with me in case I need to tell another doctor about my past or the past of any family member.

beadecked · October 10, 2008

Can you tell me what types of questions you had to answer? How many diets, diseases, stuff like that? This has thrown me for a loop as I was wrapping my head around moving forward and hope this doesn't put a kabash on things.

Thanks!

MyTurn · October 10, 2008

It was my history. How many surgerys have I had and when. What medical problems do I have now? What weight loss programs have I been on and how successful was I? They also asked about my family, i.e. medical history of bros, sis, mom, dad. It really wasn't that bad and as I said before I want to get a copy of it from my surgeon so I don't have to wrack my brain trying to remember everything if I ever have to answer these questions again. Good luck!!

beadecked · October 11, 2008

Thanks - I picked it up today. It really bring back lots of memories filling out the why's and wherefore's I got as heavy as I am. Still moving forward!

Thanks again.