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Consultation with my surgeon in a couple days- Are there specific questions I should ask him?

I'm sure there are plenty of things I could ask, but I honestly don't even know what questions I SHOULD be asking... Are there specific things you post-op folks would recommend/feel I should get answers on?? Thank you!

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Its really up to you. Questions in regards to your health and family past health and how it can complicate surgery. How much does he/she recommend you should lose. What you will need after surgery. How can you prepare before hand. Believe me you'll think of stuff while they are informing you. Good luck and congrats on choosing VSG!!!

I would ask about his safety outcomes, how many leaks, deaths etc and the circumstances in each case. Whether he over stitches the staples, that kind of stuff.

alsom ask about lifestyle changes... sex, babies, exercise. etc

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Thanks guys! I'm going to write out a list of questions for when I go in.

Birth control lol... sorry my mind keeps going to the day of my consultation. I had so many questions and forgot to ask. lol

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no, thank you! this is why i wanted to ask everyone's advice! you always think of those questions afterward... haha.

If they use staples and then sew over the staple lines, if they give you meds to prevent gallbladder issues, do u need a drain, swallowing any meds you may take...can't remember what else but it's a start :)

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