I go for my wls seminar in about a week. Looking for ideas as to what questions I should ask and any ideas. Thank you!

Here are a few common questions you'll want to ask:

• Ask about the surgeon’s experience in each of the major bariatric procedures – gastric banding, gastric bypass and gastric sleeve.
• Ask about complication rates, operating times & recovery.
• Ask what insurance carrier they work with & what the requirements are. This might not be addressed until you make your first consultation apt.
• How do they support you after the surgery is done? Support groups, follow up visits, nutritionist visits, etc...
• Many, if not most, of the seminars have patients that have already gone through these procedures. Talk to them & learn about their experiences. Be sure to ask them lots of questions that only a patient can truly answer (recovery time, pain, tests, support system...)

Good luck!

Here are a few common questions you'll want to ask:

Ask about the surgeon’s experience in each of the major bariatric procedures – gastric banding, gastric bypass and gastric sleeve.

Ask about complication rates, operating times & recovery.

Ask what insurance carrier they work with & what the requirements are. This might not be addressed until you make your first consultation apt.

How do they support you after the surgery is done? Support groups, follow up visits, nutritionist visits, etc...

Many, if not most, of the seminars have patients that have already gone through these procedures. Talk to them & learn about their experiences. Be sure to ask them lots of questions that only a patient can truly answer (recovery time, pain, tests, support system...)

Good luck!

Thank you so much. This really helps!