New to this forum. My first visit with my doctor is tomorrow and I am SUPER pumped about starting this journey. Do you guys have any suggestions for questions that I need to ask my doctor? Overall, hi, and I'm looking to gain great friends on this journey.

wELCOME

Hello and welcome! You'll find lots of info here...I know I have. Where are you in the process?

Welcome!!!!

There are a lot of great, supportive folks on this forum. You can ask just about anything and for the most part get compassionate answers.

If there is something you are worrying about, that would be what to bring up to doc. Are you settled on the sleeve or is he talking about the Roux N Y as well? My doc tried to lean me toward the Roux N Y but I opted for the sleeve which he was good with.

The only dumb question is the one you didn't ask.

Hello and welcome! You'll find lots of info here...I know I have. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> Where are you in the process?

My first appointment is tomorrow.....just starting.

Welcome!!!!

There are a lot of great' date=' supportive folks on this forum. You can ask just about anything and for the most part get compassionate answers.

If there is something you are worrying about, that would be what to bring up to doc. Are you settled on the sleeve or is he talking about the Roux N Y as well? My doc tried to lean me toward the Roux N Y but I opted for the sleeve which he was good with.

The only dumb question is the one you didn't ask. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> [/quote']

Good info. Thanks. I want the sleeve and am not even considering any other options. I will let you guys know how it goes after my first visit.

Make a list of things you would like too know.

How long has the surgeon been doing these procedures.

what kind of diet do they require.

Limitations?

What size Bouchee are they using? (guide to stapleline)

Do they glue, staple, sew stomach shut?

These are some questions and maybe others have some suggestions also. Good luck and you will do fine!

Welcome!

I didn't ask a lot of questions on my first visit. It was more focused on my pre op testing. I told them which surgery I wanted, we discussed my health history, I met with the nutritionist, scheduled my pre op testing and psych visit, etc. I was provided with a lot of information that was relevant to all WLS. I had a long list of questions at my final pre op appt. But I would ask some things about the surgeon's experience with the sleeve, what will the pre and/or post op diet look like, what will the hospital stay be like, surgeon's complication rates, how long will you need to be off work.

Please keep us posted on your journey. I'll save a spot for you on the loser's bench.

Make a list of things you would like too know.

How long has the surgeon been doing these procedures.

what kind of diet do they require.

Limitations?

What size Bouchee are they using? (guide to stapleline)

Do they glue' date=' staple, sew stomach shut?

These are some questions and maybe others have some suggestions also. Good luck and you will do fine! <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote']

Thanks, and great questions to ask.

Welcome! <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

I didn't ask a lot of questions on my first visit. It was more focused on my pre op testing. I told them which surgery I wanted' date=' we discussed my health history, I met with the nutritionist, scheduled my pre op testing and psych visit, etc. I was provided with a lot of information that was relevant to all WLS. I had a long list of questions at my final pre op appt. But I would ask some things about the surgeon's experience with the sleeve, what will the pre and/or post op diet look like, what will the hospital stay be like, surgeon's complication rates, how long will you need to be off work.

Please keep us posted on your journey. I'll save a spot for you on the loser's bench. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote']

Great! I will keep you posted.

Good luck to you! Keep us posted. This will change your life forever!