I have my first meeting on August 6 @ 7pm. I am not sure what to bring or what questions to ask. My doctor said that i need to have this surgery or I will end up with major complications. Can anyone give me some ideas as to what I should do.

Bring a notebook and a pen. I would ask what to except after surgery and what kind of diet tom they recommend for before and after the surgery. Good luck I was banded July 20 2009

get all your med records! and bring them with you it will make things allot faster. the more info you know too helps out. best of luck

karen

My doc told me something similar. His words were "You're about to head downhill. Your life will go to hell and I can't stop it". Uh, what? LOL But he was right, and being compassionate, and knows me well enough that mincing words would've just given me wiggle room.

I had toyed with lap band and wanted/didn't want it for years. But after that I bought and read a couple books, I did internet research (that's how I found this place) and I attended a seminar with my RN husband and asked any question that came to mind.

It's a lot to just "TELL" (that is why there are BOOKS about it!) so maybe you could start there? I got mine from Amazon but half price or something like it is bound to have a couple.

QUestions to ask your surgeon specifically when picking one would be things like "How many lap bands have you placed" and "Have you had any patients die" and "what are the common complications your patients experience" and "are you aggressive or conservative with fills" and "What is your lap band philosophy"

The first are geared toward experience skill and expertise, then you want someone who sees things the way you do.

Good luck!