After weeks of waiting, my initial consult is tomorrow. I am so excited to get this journey started! I just hope I ask all the questions that need to be asked. Here is what I have so far:

Is it Outpatient/inpatient surgery?

Is the Anesthesiologist- a service provider?

Complication from getting pregnant a year after surgery?

Complications - leaks?

Cause heartburn?

what size bougie do you use?

How many Sleeves have you done?

How do you re-inforce your staple line?

How long do you keep your patients in the hospital?

How long is the pre-op diet?

Pre-op diet - shakes how much sugar, Proteins, and what else do you eat?

What type of meds do you prescribe when discharged?

How long before I can return to work?

What pre-op testing do you require?

What other tests will be done (already have nut and psych scheduled)

Will I be able to still take birth control?

Can you think of any other questions to ask? Thanks so much!

The cost of the procedure, what does that include and what your out of pocket costs will be.

What is the typical percentage of weight (or however they calculate it) does his/her typical pt lose? Mine for example said his experience was that people generally lose about 75% of the amount they are overweight by.

I also asked the doc if there was anything about ME specifically and my medical history that made him have any concerns. (fortunately the answer was no!) Good luck!

Thanks for your help!! Great suggestions.