Hi folks!!! Hope all is well. I have to go the dr today for my pre-op visit. I am trying to get together a list of questions to ask him. I have a few already. Like does he fill the band during the surgery or if it will be later. and How long will I be off work. I am stumped on other questions and was wondering if any of you have thought of any. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated! :huh2:

How many band surgeries have you done?

I read a study on pubmed.gov website that complications with the band go down dramatically after a surgeon has done over 300 bands.

What size band will you use? What generation?

Some places have a stock pile of old style bands that they are trying to use up before they buy the newer ones.

Do you use the 2 step method to install it?

The 2 step method has been shown in a study to reduce the risk of slippage later.

Prospective study of 250 patients undergoing lapar... [surg Endosc. 2003] - PubMed result

I think poor band placement is the number one reason for people who do not have success with the band. Make sure your surgeon knows what he is doing. I would want someone who considers themselves a band specialist not just a surgeon who can do a band.

I go in for my appt today also. Thanks for some of the questions to ask. I'm so excited and very ready to start my new life.

Thank you very much !!!!!!

just look at the post op forum - there are A LOT of questions and answers there...