???? Questions to ask at first meeting with surgeon???

JudiM · April 2, 2007

Hi all.....

Although I did attend a group meeting and did what I considered a good deal of research, it all pales in comparison to what I have learned on this forum! I am humbled by the vast amount of knowledge this group has. And, I am so impressed with how generous you are in sharing it all! Plus, you are all so inspiring and motivating. This has to be the finest support and educational group on the entire web! In fact, I can't begin to thank you all for making this such a comfortable and welcoming place for me to visit. It's made all the difference in the world. Even though I had made the decision to get the lapband procedure done before I found this group---being among all of you has eased my feelings of isolation. Up until I found this group, I felt alone in all of this. It is so reassuring to know that I can come here and ask any question and someone will respond with a "been there too" and then someone else will chime in and give information and then someone else will post with their advice. It's a good feeling. A very good feeling. No wonder I keep coming back!!! I came to realize that when I find myself wondering about something or having a specific question about lapband, I automatically hear myself say "I have to be sure to ask the LBT group!" In less than a month, you have all become my "go to" people! I look forward to the day that I can return the favor!!!

So, with all of that said....I've come back to request some help in formulating a list of questions that I need to ask when I have my first appt with the surgeon. Is there a site online where I can find one? Or, does anyone have a list? I want to know as much as possible and I want to be fully prepared. I don't want to walk out of that appointment saying "I wish I would has asked.....". And, just in case there's any question, I want to make sure that the dr. knows that I am committed myself to having the lapband done and that I'm very realistic in what my role is in all of this. I really need pointed in the right direction.

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Thanks again! Judi

faithmd · April 2, 2007

Here's the link to the whole forum about FAQ's and technical issues, you'll find questions to ask the surgeon there as well as checklists for items to have.

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/lap-band-faqs-f73.html?s=&daysprune=&f=73

And here's some of the many other threads that are similar to yours, I thought you might like to check some of them out, too. The Search function along the blue toolbar about 1/3 way down from the top of every page is invaluable. Welcome and best of luck, hope these all help!

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/questions-ask-consultation-t32224.html?t=32224

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/pre-op-questions-t31866.html?t=31866

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/pre-op-questions-t31865.html?t=31865

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/questions-ask-t28945.html?t=28945

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/some-questions-ask-t12541.html?t=12541

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/questions-ask-your-t20287.html?t=20287