Hello everyone, I have my appointment to meet with my surgeon. I just wanted to know what will happen, what did you guys go through I this appointment. And what happens after this appointment. Also what are some good questions to ask the surgeon. I'm 25 years old and I want to do the sleeve. ???? thank you.

It seems every doctor is different - Here is what I've seen different on this forum and these are the questions I would confirm

• What is the pre-op diet requirement - some require 2 weeks, my doctor required none
• Some have different post -op diets, I was full liquid 2 3 weeks, soft foods 2 weeks, regular food after. I've seen some doctors require 4 weeks on each stage
• What are the Vitamin requirements after surgery
• Exercise - when can you start (mine was 6 weeks, I've seen others at 3/4 weeks start)
• What is the expected stay in the hospital (i was released the next day--some stay 3-4 days)
• What are his/her recommendations in returning to work.
• You might also ask about follow up visits to the doctor. I saw mine after 2 weeks, next is 3 months, 6 months and yearly post op,
• Hopefully he/she will help you navigate through insurance requirements if you are pursuing insurance coverage. Some require a 6 month plan prior to surgery, some 3, some none.
• Research they changes you will need to make after surgery and know that this is a change for life, Things like no soda, no alochol for 6 months (that was my dr's recommendation) and not drinking with your meals. Some of these changes can me the hardest.
• read about what "head hunger" is

I would also check out YouTube and watch the surgery (if you aren't queasy). It was very informative.

Good Luck and Best Wishes!!!

I have my first visit today with the surgeon. I'm very nervous.

How did your appointment go?

At my first visit we discussed the different wls and which one I'd like. Bloodwork and I met with the insurance lady to go over all the prerequisites for insurance.