First Pre-Op Consult -- Suggestions?

[Aaron in Tulsa 147]

My first pre-op consult is this coming Friday. What questions do I need to ask? What should I expect from this appointment?

[Aaron in Tulsa 147]

No, I'm self pay.

[Laceyloveland 21]

Gosh, that depends on how much u already know. How many of these has ur Dr. Done? What is his/her complication rate? How long will u be in hospital and are your charges the same if u stay one nite vs 2? (mine is a package deal). What is your pre-op and post op diet & supplements? How long does the surgery take? Do u get a pain pump afterward? Will u have a drain & catheter? Do u have to do the leak test? .... I haven't had my pre op yet but hoping to get some of those answered. Hope it helps!

[Bug 10]

I did alot of research on the web and then ? my Doctor. I started first consult on April 11 2011. Sleeve will be Aug. 6 2012 will start pre op diet (clear liquid) July 23. I am an engineer so I had alot of ? about all the bypass options. I also

learn so much from this blog. I am a 6.5 ex-football player with blown knees.

Good Luck

[Aaron in Tulsa 147]

Gosh' date=' that depends on how much u already know. How many of these has ur Dr. Done? What is his/her complication rate? How long will u be in hospital and are your charges the same if u stay one nite vs 2? (mine is a package deal). What is your pre-op and post op diet & supplements? How long does the surgery take? Do u get a pain pump afterward? Will u have a drain & catheter? Do u have to do the leak test? .... I haven't had my pre op yet but hoping to get some of those answered. Hope it helps![/quote']

Great ideas! Thanks so much! I've got some things written down and have learned a lot from folks on the forum, but I knew I was forgetting things.

[Laceyloveland 21]

You are so welcome! I'm a surgeon myself so it helps to be familiar w the pre op process. Basically the better informed u are, the less surprises and the less stress u will have. Lists r great!