I have my first initial meeting with my doctor this week. I was wondering if there are any questions that should be asked? I am in the beginning the stages of my journey. Also, if anyone has any suggestion for me that would be great. BTW I will be self pay.

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How big a discount will you give me for not having to do all those stupid things for insurance approval?

Does he suck out the gas before gluing you back up? (which is really nice)

But most important questions are the ones you should be asking yourself. I really hope you will get this book and start working on the issues that brought you here, then this wonderful tool will be worth every penny: http://www.amazon.com/The-Emotional-First-Aid-Kit/dp/0976852659

And remember, WLS is a tool, not a magic wand. Best wishes in this journey.

I would ask some things to check the surgeon out like:

• Roughly how many weight loss surgeries have you done? and how many sleeve gastrectomies?
• Have you ever lost any patients you have treated with WLS?
• Have you had any issues with infections following WLS? what about leaks? (any answer of "Yes", ask how many)
• What kind of followup care and support will I get?

Other questions might just be about anything you are curious about regarding what would be expected of you in preparation, how long will the surgery take, how many scars and how big, what recovery will be like and what problems you are likely to have....