Questions for the Doctor

Hi Everyone,

This is my first time posting but I've been lurking around for a while. Well, I have my first meeting with the surgeon next week and I'm trying to compile a list of question for him. Below are the questions I've came up with so far. Is there anything you wished you asked before the surgery?

1. How many VSGs have you performed?

2. How many leak test do you perform prior to releasing the patient? Are there follow–up leak test performed?

3. Have you had any leaks? If so, what is your rate?

4. What size buggee do you use?

5. After the staples are done, do you cauterized or use sutures?

6. If your patients have experienced complications, what types have they experienced?

7. Results- What types outcomes are your patients experience at 1, 3 and 5 yrs out?

8. How long is the hospital stay?

9. When can I start driving and how long will I be out of work?

Any and all comments are appreciate! Thanks