I'm nervous and excited !! What did you ask the dr at this appointment ? What did you tell him? Advice please for me for this first Surgeon appointment -I don't want to forgot anything and what should I expect?

When I went I had my mind set on lap band but with further information and talking I chose the sleeve. Ask any questions that come to mind to question is stupid trust me! I'm young so for my follow up appointment I'll be asking about how this will effect future pregnancy etc. He told me before surgery he will meet with me again and until then write down questions that pop up throughout the time. Hope this was helpful!

Very helpful!! Thank you!!

Every time a newbie asks this question, I feel compelled to offer this one piece of advice: ask the doctor how he proceeds with post-op pain management. So many weight loss patients complain of "shoulder gas" caused by the CO2 that is pumped into the abdominal cavity so that the doctor has some clear space to work with while using his surgical instruments. My surgeon said that he extracts as much as possible before closing up the incisions. I do not know why all surgeons do not do that. I had no shoulder gas at all.

Oh, and another question I asked is where exactly the incisions will be in relation to belly buttons and waistbands.

Awesome thanks!! Never thought about asking him about the gas pain reduction! Ty!!

Awesome thanks!! Never thought about asking him about the gas pain reduction! Ty!![/quote

The gas. I've seen people post that they took some GasX with them in their bags to help?? Thoughts??

I have gasx strips ready to pack. My doctor said it was fine. I also asked when the drain would come out, as doctors are different.