I go for my consult with the dr tomorrow. I feel like there is so much to address that I don't even know where to start.

Is there anything that you guys wish u would have asked or found helpful to know?

Ask for book recommendations, cause you will never remember it all!

Ask all about the port/fille

1) will it show

2) can it be felt?

3) how much do fills cost

• How often can I get fills?
  
• How long are they free and what will they cost if not?
  
• How long are my follow ups free and what is the cost when they are not?
  
• Do you have a staff nutritionist and what are her/his credentials?
  
• What will it cost to visit the nutritionist?
  
• What are pre and post op diet guidelines?
  
• What are post fill guidelines?
  
• Are you available for emergency calls after hours?
  
• Do you have a handbook or manual you give to patients?
  
• How many surgeries have you performed(if less than 100 run away).
  
• How long have you been in bariatrics?
  

tmf

Thx for the suggestions:) I'm waiting now- I know i have to do 6 months of supervised diets with my insurance- gonna be a long 6 months. There is just so much to ask sometimes u dont know where to start. The port has been a concern for me. I couldn't tell u why- I just keep thinking about it in the back of my mind.

I have mine next week! Great thread. Thanks for helping me as well!

[*]How often can I get fills?

[*]How long are they free and what will they cost if not?

[*]How long are my follow ups free and what is the cost when they are not?

[*]Do you have a staff nutritionist and what are her/his credentials?

[*]What will it cost to visit the nutritionist?

[*]What are pre and post op diet guidelines?

[*]What are post fill guidelines?

[*]Are you available for emergency calls after hours?

[*]Do you have a handbook or manual you give to patients?

[*]How many surgeries have you performed(if less than 100 run away).

[*]How long have you been in bariatrics?

tmf

Where were you when I was having my first consult!!!!

Since each doctor has different rules pre and post ask what type of foods should you have on hand before surgery. Some of us were lucky and a dietitian gave a checklist of things to buy or have in hand. Go to a drugstore and in the baby section, buy Ibuprofren, tylenol in liquid form. It's always wise to have it prior to head aches or other things. Make sure you have a driver or ride. You probably wont be in any shape to drive at least for 24 hours. I drove my car the next day and had no problems. Take a notpad and writing utensils.

Best wishes