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What questions did you ask your surgeon or wish you had?

Have my first appointment with the surgeon next week and am wondering what questions I need to be asking. I've read a ton of stuff and am generally informed, but what do I need to know about/from my specific surgeon? I know his bio (years in the biz, # of surgeries per year, board certs, etc.).

What did you ask that was really useful or what do you wish you had asked?

(New here and am so thankful I found this community!)

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    I asked my surgeon what would happen the the bit of stomach that they removed. She looked really shocked (I guess no one asked that before) but then laughed and asked if I wanted to keep it :)

    I didn't, of course, was just curious. Anyway, mine went off to pathology for students to play with. Quite interesting!

    Anyway, I know that's not what you are after. How about asking your surgeon about how many surgeries they have done of someone your age/weight etc, or whether they anticipate any issues. Or (and I mean to ask mine this at our next meeting) you could ask about the size of the boogie (sp?) they will use and what capacity stomach that will leave you with? Just some suggestions.

    Jo x

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    I asked my surgeon what would happen the the bit of stomach that they removed. She looked really shocked (I guess no one asked that before) but then laughed and asked if I wanted to keep it :)

    I didn't, of course, was just curious. Anyway, mine went off to pathology for students to play with. Quite interesting!

    Anyway, I know that's not what you are after. How about asking your surgeon about how many surgeries they have done of someone your age/weight etc, or whether they anticipate any issues. Or (and I mean to ask mine this at our next meeting) you could ask about the size of the boogie (sp?) they will use and what capacity stomach that will leave you with? Just some suggestions.

    Jo x

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    Lol! I might have to ask about what they will do with my stomach leftovers, too. :)

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