My surgery is August 21, 2007 - 18 days aways NOW!!!

Pre-Op appointment with Surgeon tommorrow, I need to get my questions together for him and be ready with all of my stuff. Any suggestions about what questions to ask? I know that I want to know about the Epidural and pain control. About medication and changeing over to liquid or chewalbe forms for my regular meds? Anything else you can think that I should ask - my biggest concern right now is my feet swelling, how long before I feel like getting out and walking, my FEET hurt all the time with the swelling from my weight according to all the doctors. So much to think about, so little time. Blessing Sami Sue

Here's some good news for you......I had surgery on August 1st. Prior to that, my legs, from my knees to the tip of my toes were in a constant state of swelling. So much so that I sometimes couldn't even get flip flops on. Since the surgery, I have ankles!! My legs and my feet have not swelled since the operation. Hope you have the same luck! Even some of my shoes are too big now!

My surgery date is also Aug 21st.... wishing us both luck!!!

I have a list I am going to ask today at my appointment. I am schedule 8/14 This is my list 1) Do you pre-op test for h.pylori? 2) How do I take Rx that don't come in liquid form after surgery? 3) Can I get a RX for Zofran before being discharged ? 4) Do I get to meet with anesteiologist prior to surgery, or on the day? 5) Can I take Zantac night beofre surgery? What about the day off? (helps with gagging & such from surgery & anesteia) 6) What will be used to close wounds? Staples? Dermabond? Stiches? 7) How long will the hospital stay go if everything is good, approx how long if complications? 8) How long out of work if all goes well? 9) Can I give you a positive affirmation statement to be read to me while I still under? 10) what pain med will I be sent home with? Does it come in liquid form? Does it cause smotch upset? (percacet/percaden both my stomach) 11) How soon after surgery do i start vitamin suppliment & which ones? 12) Can I fill out a health care proxy & keep it on file here? 13) Varify all alllegeries to meds & what not are listed in your chart.