I have a pre-apopintment question?

Tomorrow is my first appointment with my bariatric surgeon. My mind is going every which way and I can't think straight. What questions should I ask him? I already went for the information seminar that was required prior to my appointment so I learned a lot about the different procedures but I am so scared I can't think straight. What do they do durning the first appointment? They told me that I would be there for at least two hours...what could they possibly do that takes that long?

Catherine,

Of course each surgeon is different my guess is that he/she will explain any pre-op diet, any risks and their philosophy on which procedure they feel is right for you.

My husband had more questions to ask than I did, but together we asked some of the following:
Pre-op diet
Post-op diets and philosophies (and believe me each surgeon is SO different here)
How he would close my incisions (staples, super glue, stitches)
Malabsorbtion and digestion questions (my husband wanted clarification on these)

Have you had any pre-op tests, like endoscopy or cardiology clearances?  I had to have an endoscopy, cardio clearance, pulmonology clearance (I have asthma).  So if you haven't had any of these he may have certain pre-op tests that he will explain.

I hope that helps.  I wish you the best on your journey to a healther you.

Barb