MY FIRST CONSULTATION!!!!
Hey everybody!!
After going to a support group and meeting some of you guys and talking to friends who have had the surgery, I have decided it's for me.
So I made an appointment with Dr. Pomp
everybody who has used him talks about the guy like he walks on water, then takes that same water and turns it to wine.
My appointment is May 2nd. He had earlier appointments but they conflicted with my schedule so MAY... another month!!!
Anything you think I should have prepared for my first consulation???
Any steps I should be taking before I meet with him???
Thank you all for your support and advice.
Enzo Averaimo
So I made an appointment with Dr. Pomp
everybody who has used him talks about the guy like he walks on water, then takes that same water and turns it to wine.
My appointment is May 2nd. He had earlier appointments but they conflicted with my schedule so MAY... another month!!!
Anything you think I should have prepared for my first consulation???
Any steps I should be taking before I meet with him???
Thank you all for your support and advice.
Enzo Averaimo 
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on 4/4/05 5:50 am - MT
on 4/4/05 5:50 am - MT
Enzo,
Congrats hun......
That is great that you have chosen to have WLS....~hug~ from what I have read most do not regret it and I am so looking forward to having mine as well.....
Well all I know is start to make a list of questions you want to ask, keep it with you all the time and just keep adding to it. I did and well lets just say I did not have that many since I read so much on it already....
and with my surgeon I can email when ever I need to ask something so that is cool. Best of luck hun...~hug~
Take care
Debra P
That is great that you have chosen to have WLS....~hug~ from what I have read most do not regret it and I am so looking forward to having mine as well.....
Well all I know is start to make a list of questions you want to ask, keep it with you all the time and just keep adding to it. I did and well lets just say I did not have that many since I read so much on it already.... and with my surgeon I can email when ever I need to ask something so that is cool. Best of luck hun...~hug~
Take care
Debra P 
Hi Enzo~~
CONGRATULATIONS on making a decision of a lifetime for a healthier and happier lifestyle.
Keep on doing research and learn as much as you can about WLS and what you will need to do after your surgery to be a success. Below is a list of questions-hope this will be a help to you. Good Luck and keep us informed on your journey.
Questions to ask your surgeon:
~~~ How many surgeries have you performed?
~~~ Success rate?
~~~ What type of surgery is best for me...VBG...RNY (Gastric Bypass) Distal or Proximal
~~~ Why do you suggest this type for me?
~~~ Do you staple or suture the stomach?
~~~ How can I prepare for surgery...Mentally... Physically!!
~~~ What are your Special instructions 2 - 3 days before surgery?
~~~ How soon can we schedule surgery?... Can I choose a specific date?
~~~ Does the hospital allow someone to spend the night?
~~~ Does the hospital have a Weight Loss Surgery Ward?
~~~ How long will I be in surgery?
~~~ Do you visit my loved ones after the surgery to tell them how it went?
~~~ Reasons the surgery may not happen after you open me?
~~~ How long is the average recovery time for...open...lap surgery
~~~ How soon can I...Shower...Do Water aerobics...Exercise...Have Sex...Drive a car...Go Back to Work.
~~~ What types of pain management do you provide...at the hospital...at home?
~~~ How many follow up appointments will I have?
~~~ Do You have support group meetings? If not....where do you send your patients as they are very important to attend....Before and After surgery!
~~~ Will I have an opportunity to meet with the anesthesiologist before surgery?
~~~ Does he/she have experience with heavier people?
~~~ Will I be on a ventilator?
~~~ Will I have a tube down my nose or throat, when I wake up?
~~~ Will I need a catheter?
~~~ Will I have drainage tubes in my incision...how many...for how long?
~~~ How long will I stay in the hospital...barring NO complications?
~~~ Do you suggest that I wear a binder?
~~~ Will I be experiencing hair loss....if so, what do you suggest I do.
~~~ What do you recommend to avoid vitamin deficiencies?
~~~ How many grams of protein do you recommend daily?
~~~ What do you recommend regarding the amount of sugar per food item?
~~~ How common is vomiting?...how can I try to avoid it?
~~~ What is your Food Plan for my new lifestyle. This should be discussed at length.
~~~ How does the insurance billing work?
~~~ What MEDS will I have to advoid after WLS...Why...Is this temporary or permanent?
~~~ What else will I need to avoid?
~~~ Do you have a list of everything printed up, so I can take it home today and make sure I understand everything?
~~~ Do you have a doctor on call 24 hours, in case I need to have a question answered after WLS?
Alice
on making a decision of a lifetime for a healthier and happier lifestyle.
Keep on doing research and learn as much as you can about WLS and what you will need to do after your surgery to be a success. Below is a list of questions-hope this will be a help to you. Good Luck and keep us informed on your journey.
Questions to ask your surgeon:
~~~ How many surgeries have you performed?
~~~ Success rate?
~~~ What type of surgery is best for me...VBG...RNY (Gastric Bypass) Distal or Proximal
~~~ Why do you suggest this type for me?
~~~ Do you staple or suture the stomach?
~~~ How can I prepare for surgery...Mentally... Physically!!
~~~ What are your Special instructions 2 - 3 days before surgery?
~~~ How soon can we schedule surgery?... Can I choose a specific date?
~~~ Does the hospital allow someone to spend the night?
~~~ Does the hospital have a Weight Loss Surgery Ward?
~~~ How long will I be in surgery?
~~~ Do you visit my loved ones after the surgery to tell them how it went?
~~~ Reasons the surgery may not happen after you open me?
~~~ How long is the average recovery time for...open...lap surgery
~~~ How soon can I...Shower...Do Water aerobics...Exercise...Have Sex...Drive a car...Go Back to Work.
~~~ What types of pain management do you provide...at the hospital...at home?
~~~ How many follow up appointments will I have?
~~~ Do You have support group meetings? If not....where do you send your patients as they are very important to attend....Before and After surgery!
~~~ Will I have an opportunity to meet with the anesthesiologist before surgery?
~~~ Does he/she have experience with heavier people?
~~~ Will I be on a ventilator?
~~~ Will I have a tube down my nose or throat, when I wake up?
~~~ Will I need a catheter?
~~~ Will I have drainage tubes in my incision...how many...for how long?
~~~ How long will I stay in the hospital...barring NO complications?
~~~ Do you suggest that I wear a binder?
~~~ Will I be experiencing hair loss....if so, what do you suggest I do.
~~~ What do you recommend to avoid vitamin deficiencies?
~~~ How many grams of protein do you recommend daily?
~~~ What do you recommend regarding the amount of sugar per food item?
~~~ How common is vomiting?...how can I try to avoid it?
~~~ What is your Food Plan for my new lifestyle. This should be discussed at length.
~~~ How does the insurance billing work?
~~~ What MEDS will I have to advoid after WLS...Why...Is this temporary or permanent?
~~~ What else will I need to avoid?
~~~ Do you have a list of everything printed up, so I can take it home today and make sure I understand everything?
~~~ Do you have a doctor on call 24 hours, in case I need to have a question answered after WLS?
Alice 
Congrats on your decision to have weight loss surgery. I am a little over three months post op and lost sixty lbs. I don't regret it one bit. I seem to have so much energy, the people at home and work just get tried watching me. My house is cleaner than it has ever been before cause I have so much energy to get rid of. Just ask what ever questions you have at your consultation. Do lots of research and congrats once again.
Sara 
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