Need Help....ASAP

[laurentayler 0]

OK so my one on one with my surgeon is in about 5 hours. I am having issues trying to figure out what I need to remember to ask.

what are some questions that you have, or had?

any suggestions on what I should ask?

[katwmn63 0]

you'll be surprised the questions that will come to mind once he starts explaining/reviewing things. just be sure to ask him what to expect, and what is the most important things you need to do to be successfull. That will surely open up plenty of discussion.

Good luck!

[Waylon 0]

Some suggestions in no particular order:

What is the pre-op diet?

What is the post-op diet?

What is the average weight loss of the doctor's lapband patients?

What expectations does the doctor have for your weight loss (i.e. how much does he think you can realistically lose)?

What restrictions on going back to work after surgery?

Does the doctor require support group meetings?

How long on average until the doctor's patients reach "the zone" (i.e. with fills - little hunger with weight loss)?

How many surgeries has the doctor preformed?

How many have resulted in lapband slippage or erosion?

How long from insurance approval to surgery date generally?

What is the doctor's general procedure concerning fills?

Hope that helps!

[laurentayler 0]

Thanks for your help!!!! kepp them coming because my surgeon had to reschedule due to an emergency surgery.

so now I have until tomorrow at 3:30 pm

thanks!

[Cleo's Mom 257]

Also ask how you will get in touch with the surgeon outside of the normal office hours. Does he have an answering service? Is he accessible? Very important!

[shrinkingviolet09 0]

You might want to ask where your port will be? It seems like theres lots of different places they put them.