Questions for your surgeon

[Tayfusion304 39]

What are some questions you asked your surgeon? I'm having RNY on 11/5 if all goes well and I'm curious. Thanks!

[Mrs Swen 14]

I originally wanted the sleeve and they said due to my acid reflux the only surgery I could get was the RNY so I asked him to explain why. He did a very good job. My husband also asked how long people are normally out of work for this surgery

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[Vinasu 621]

Make certain you have a thorough understanding of the diet and stages. I think that's probably where folks have the most difficulty in the beginning.

Also, discuss exercise: how much, how strenuous, and when.

Finally, ask everything you need to know about pain and nausea control.

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[Tayfusion304 39]

Thank you guys! This is great!

[Myaiku_Kuraitani 245]

I was also curious about this, so this helped.

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[teedsg 250]

I would also ask how many incisions will you have and what to expect at the different stages. I'm still a little fuzzy on the stages because everyone says something a little different.

[Tayfusion304 39]

Thank you!!

[JenniferAnne 11]

My running list of Q&A:

Protein shakes week1? No Protein wk1

Stool softener wk 1? Will ask

Chia seeds in drinks during clear/full liquid?

Why some say 50 carbs? Is that bc they count net?

Review my logs-

Which hospital? NSH Private room?

How long stay? 2 night

Home alone afterward?

Intercourse?

Exercise?

Post op- some said oatmeal type foods ok- are they? No go

Head vs real hungry?

Air frier? Ok

Protein isolat vs concentrate? No worries

Hunger hormone? Will it disappear? Reduce not disappear bcmy stomach still there just not digesting

Too much protein? 150/200

Laproscopic or open? Lap or robotic

How long out of work for recovery? 1 wk? 1.5 day light work ok

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[Tayfusion304 39]

Great list. I saw my surgeon on 11/23 on day 8 of my two week diet and surgery on 12/5

[teedsg 250]

@@Tayfusion304, also, o would ask if they sew at the top opening of the stomach? Do you sew all the way down manually? Or do you use the staple tool? If you use the staple tool, do you reinforce the top and bottom of the stomach manually?

You might want to watch a YouTube video of the surgery.

[Tayfusion304 39]

They staple and they reinforce

[teedsg 250]

Cool!

[QueenBx 63]

Great list of questions...I will def use when I go to pre-op appt. Thanks everyone!

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[mrs_ross26 76]

This is a great list!! I hadn't thought of many of these!

I will try not to repeat any from prior replies in this post, but here are some of mine. I don't go until 12/23 so I'm still compiling my list.

I know a LOT of these are answered on a personal basis here on the forum but as many people say - every program/clinic/surgeon/insurance/patient is different so it's best to ASK how these apply to YOU so you aren't sorry later after making assumptions.

Pre-Op

How much weight will I be expected to lose before surgery?

What if I lose more than 11lbs on my pre-op plan making my BMI less than 40?

What are the requirements to be approved? sleep study? Cardiac tests? Psychiatrist? Nutritionist?

Based on my height/weight/age, do you think I'll have extra skin to remove after?

Post-Op

Can my spouse stay with me after surgery?

What am I allowed to bring to the hospital with me?

Any suggestions for what I SHOULD bring?

How many follow-up visits will I have after surgery and how often?

What if I become pregnant after surgery - risks for baby and me?

This is all I can think of for now. I'm sure my surgeon will LOVE me

[JenniferAnne 11]

Great list. I saw my surgeon on 11/23 on day 8 of my two week diet and surgery on 12/5

I see my surgeon tomorrow for my pre-op and if all goes well surgery date is Dec 12!

Have a great day!