Questions to ask at first fill

[pnksteph 0]

After reading a lot on this forum, I realize that I do not know as much about my band as I had thought...With that being said, what sort of questions should I ask my doctor/NP when getting my first fill (9.9.09)?

I have a couple questions so far:

-What size band do I have?

-Do I already have some saline in the band from surgery? (I think its a no, bc they told me after surgery when I was all groggy)

-How much will they put in?

Any other suggestions?

[gatorgal 0]

You may want to discuss with him whether or not he will use flouro or just use physical palpitations (feeling for the port). You could also ask if/why he may use lidocaine (sp?) to numb as some people would rather not have it. Ask if he generally is aggressive with fills or not. I prefer not to have aggressive fills as I'd rather not have to get unfills. Remember that you know your body, and you are the one who has to live with the ramifications of your choices, so you're smart to ask as many questions as possible. Good doctors (and I'm sure yours is good) don't mind patients asking questions.

[Donnainva 0]

You could ask if you need to limit your diet for the next few days after your fill. Mine give me a handout-rest of the day liquids till lunch-ish the next day, they mushies. Just ease back into real foods in case there is any swelling.

Ask if there is an after hours number you can call just in case you really are having a hard time after the fill.