What questions should I ask?

[J'sJourney 14]

I'm very new to the WLS journey - I have my first consultation with a surgeon in two weeks. Can y'all think of any questions I should plan on asking?

Thanks!

[Bari_KS 499]

I asked my surgeon about size of bougie, pain meds during and after surgery, leakage test, when to resume exercises after surgery. Also about liquid diet before surgery.

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[dsapeg69 46]

Make sure your emotional ready also if you have a medical history, it's a good time to bring up any concerns

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[Frustr8 7,886]

Be emotionally brave, don't be defensive, your surgeon will not be that shocked but what you say but try to convey that anything food-wise bad, now you're commited to better diet and will listen to his or her suggestions. Make sure you like this person, trust this person, for you may have a relationship. for years. My doctor and I are commited to my future health. People here know mine story has not been a textbook one but I believe in my Dr Needleman's advice and with his help, I will still claim my victory also. And I will probably have contact with O.S.U. hospital the rest of my life. They don't stop with your surgery, they want to help you become successful.

[J'sJourney 14]

Thanks for the suggestions. I hadn't heard the term bougie yet, but I looked it up and will be sure to ask.

The main thing I'm worried about, especially after two comments about emotional health, is that I'm a cryer. I know I'll start crying in the office despite whatever I do to try not to, and I'm afraid he won't see me as being emotionally stable enough.

[lifeasfaith 48]

I'm very new to the WLS journey - I have my first consultation with a surgeon in two weeks. Can y'all think of any questions I should plan on asking?
Thanks!

I asked my surgeon if he did other surgeries and if so what percentage of his practice was bariatric?

Is the hospital he practices at a center of excellence?

Is he accredited as a surgeon of excellence?

Does he have a surgical team he routinely uses?

If so how long have they been working together?

Has he had any patient deaths and if so, under what circumstances?

How long has he been doing bariatric surgery and how was he trained?

I also recommend this book . It's available on Amazon.com, eBay and may be available at your local library.

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[J'sJourney 14]

I asked my surgeon if he did other surgeries and if so what percentage of his practice was bariatric?

Is the hospital he practices at a center of excellence?

Is he accredited as a surgeon of excellence?

Does he have a surgical team he routinely uses?

If so how long have they been working together?

Has he had any patient deaths and if so, under what circumstances?

How long has he been doing bariatric surgery and how was he trained?

I also recommend this book . It's available on Amazon.com, eBay and may be available at your local library.

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I just bought that book yesterday - awesome!