I am going to see my surgeon for the first time Tuesday. I am wondering what questions haven't I thought of? What questions do you wish you had asked?

When can I have sex? How much can I lift after surgery?

What size bougie do you use?

How long will I be off from work?

How many patients have you sleeved?

How many have had leaks?

How many have died?

seriously doc, tell me the truth about this surgery and not just the sugar coated stuff. . . tell me about the deficiencies, hairloss, what will happen if i get ulcers, what may happen to me when i'm older or get sick , tell me about the hypoglycemic episodes even though i'm not a diabetic. . . if i need surgery on my "stomach" for some reason will you be there to do it since other then a bariatric doctor doesn't understand?

in addition to asking how many of these surgery he/she has done. find out about complication rates (have to do it open versus laparoscopy, leaks, hospital readmission). find out if he puts a drain in or do leak test.