Hey all, I've been a 'lurker' for a month or two and went to a lapband seminar in january and am scheduled to have my first consultation with the surgeon tomorrow and I'm petrified! Is there anything I should or shouldn't say?? Is there anything I should make sure to ask? I think I've done my homework and have been reading up on it and my parents have both read through the info to see if they have any questions (I'm 31, lol) but I want to see if the pros have any advice. Don't want to say something 'wrong' to get this thing derailed before it even gets on the tracks! Thanksfor any help!

Hi. Just wanted to say good luck to you!! I had some questions when I met with my surgeon, but many had already been answered here. I had a few questions about the procedure itself, the pre and post op diets, and follow up care and fills. I'm sure they've heard them all so don't worry about saying anything wrong. If there is anything I can do to help you, just let me know. Take care. Becky

Hey all, I've been a 'lurker' for a month or two and went to a lapband seminar in january and am scheduled to have my first consultation with the surgeon tomorrow and I'm petrified! Is there anything I should or shouldn't say?? Is there anything I should make sure to ask? I think I've done my homework and have been reading up on it and my parents have both read through the info to see if they have any questions (I'm 31, lol) but I want to see if the pros have any advice. Don't want to say something 'wrong' to get this thing derailed before it even gets on the tracks! Thanksfor any help!

I also have my first consultation tomorrow, and I am thrilled to finally get on the road!!! :thumbup:

This site has helped quite a bit with some of the questions I had, but then again, it also gave me quite a few questions also...lol.

But I'm sure the doctors will be more than willing to answer ANY question we have!!

Good luck! :smile:

I think I'd ask questions about my insurance coverage, whether his office has had any experience with your particular insurance package. Seems to be the thing that delays the lap band the most often. Other than that, ask about physical restrictions you might experience, whether you have any other surgeries that might be done at the same time (e.g., a hernia repair is common, though maybe not at your young age), and maybe what you should expect for the first few weeks after surgery. What is his policy on calling the office with questions, especially right after surgery? Does he have an emergency number? I think complications are rare, but it never hurts to ask about the fallback stuff, like who/when to call, etc.

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