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Questions to ask the Dr. (first time posting)

What type of questions did you ask the Dr. the first time you meet in person with them?

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    -how many VSGs he/she has done

    -complication rate

    -average weight lost

    -amount of time in hospital

    -what does pre-op testing involve

    -what about post-op testing...leak test?

    -post-op care provided by surgeon's office (dietitian, PAs, surgeon, primary care)

    -what kind of pre-op diet

    -what kind of post-op diet

    -is VSG right for you or would he/she recommend a different procedure

    -does he/she correct hiatal hernias if needed during surgery? in what percentage of patients?

    -do all patients go on a PPI post-op (gastric protective agent)?

    -will you get a drain and when does it come out?

    -will have an abdominal binder post-op (loved mine)?

    -will you have a catheter in the hospital

    -how long after surgery can you drink

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    OOOH! Good question kandi p! I would like to know to please!

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    Thank you for sharing this information.

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