Questons about consult day

[sanderson 1]

Hi All,

I have my consult with the surgeon on Thursday morning

I have a few questions to ask but not very many. Should I ask a lot of questions while there? I just don't know what to expect.

Any ideas out there that can help? :thumbdown:

Thanks,

[ParrotheadCathy 0]

Before you go, make a list of the things about which you are uncertain or for which you have inadequate information. MAKE SURE all your issues are addressed. Heck, I make a list before I go to see my internist because you don't want to forget to ask about any and every little thing that you need or want to know. If you've read something here and our answers haven't completely answered your own questions, ASK THEM. Nothing is dumb if you don't know the answer. We're talking surgery and a pretty big step here. Feel confident to ask all your questions.

[Dana36 0]

Questions that I asked:

How many of this type of surgeries have you completed?

What common complications have you seen?

What serious complications have you seen?

What is the pre op diet like?

What is the post op diet like?

What % of you patients go home the same day as surgery?

What requirements do you have?

Do I meet those requirements?

What lab work do you order?

Then there were more that I can't remember. My surgeon took me into his office and we discussed the procedure for over an hour!