Pre-op question to ask surgeon.

[dld512 0]

Hello all,

I have my pre-op appointment with the surgeon next week and I am trying to put together a good solid list of questions I should/want to ask him. I was wondering if anyone had tips or advice? Also if there was a question you wished you had asked?

Thanks so much!

[TQUAD64 9]

1. How many people have you banded?

2. How many slippages have you had?

3. What training have you had?

4. What do you recommend for me? Band or by-pass?

5. What other tests do I need to complete?

6. Is there an over night stay in the hospital?

7. Do you have a preference of bands?

8. What is your fill policy?

9. How often will I see you for aftercare?

10. Do you personally do the fills or does a nurse/PA do this?

There are so many other questions, but these will help begin the process. Good luck!

[klutzyazhel 0]

One of the questions I asked was can you take out my gallbladder while your in there..Yes, mine is coming out at the same time, I have had some problems with mine!

And will I get some sort of I.D. to carry on my person, it comes in the band for us to have...Yes

When can I have caffeine again.. mine is one week.

Can I have soda ever again..I can 6 weeks after but only 1 12oz a day..If it's tolerated by you.

When can I lift..

when can I have sex, I forgot to ask this one..

Can I get the low profile port? Mine doesn't do 'em.

Do you numb the area before fills..Mine does not!

When can I take regular pills again and/or what size can they be?

I wanted to know if mine was gonna come in and say hi, before I go to sleep...

What pills do I need to stop before surgery and how long before surgery.

How long does surgery take..

How much are fills after insurance/self pay , mine are good for 1 year..

ect........

[dld512 0]

Definitely adding some of those to my list of questions. Thank you. Anyone else?

[lisa26 0]

great questions, thank you!

The metro area I live in has a couple different doctor options, any reason you chose the doctor you did?

[dld512 0]

They have been doing the procedure the longest in my area and I heard great thing about the group.