I just got the call from my general practioner (who recommended LB surgery) that I have to fill out a 12 page survey to even get the referal to the surgeon. Anyone else here have to do that and whadindaheck are they asking that takes 12 pages?

This concerns me as I have finally wrapped my head around going forward for the surgery.

Thanks for any answers ahead of time.

Laura

I didn't really have to fill out a survey. It was more like a History and Physical record. It was quite extensive and complete. So much so I'm thinking of asking my surgeon for a copy of it so I can keep it with me in case I need to tell another doctor about my past or the past of any family member.

Can you tell me what types of questions you had to answer? How many diets, diseases, stuff like that? This has thrown me for a loop as I was wrapping my head around moving forward and hope this doesn't put a kabash on things.

Thanks!

It was my history. How many surgerys have I had and when. What medical problems do I have now? What weight loss programs have I been on and how successful was I? They also asked about my family, i.e. medical history of bros, sis, mom, dad. It really wasn't that bad and as I said before I want to get a copy of it from my surgeon so I don't have to wrack my brain trying to remember everything if I ever have to answer these questions again. Good luck!!

Thanks - I picked it up today. It really bring back lots of memories filling out the why's and wherefore's I got as heavy as I am. Still moving forward!

Thanks again.