1st visit tomorrow!!!!!!

Hi everyone, Just thought I would say I am going for my 1st visit in the morning. I am so excited I am sure I will dream about it and wake up with a headache. My husband is going with me and all 3 of my kids want to as well. Though that would be a crowded room don't you think? I hope all goes smoothly for me. But I am prepared for anything. Thank you everyone for all the support........ Chris

Chris, Just wanted to wish you the very best on going to your 1st visit....~Hugs~ Take your list of questions and ask away.... Take care and keep us posted......~hugs~ Debra P

Good Luck to you on your journey. If I can help you in any way please feel free to ask. Louis

Thank you all. I leave in 45min.......... Chris

Please ask your doctor all the questions you need answered..... ~~~ How many surgeries have you performed? ~~~ Success rate? ~~~ What type of surgery is best for me. ~~~ 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 my husband 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...DoWateraerobics...Exercise...Have Sex...Drive a car? ~~~ What types of pain management do you provide...at the hospital...at home? ~~~ How many follow up appointments will I have? ~~~ Where is the nearest support group to me? ~~~ 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? ~~~ How common is vomiting?...how can I try to avoid it? ~~~ What is your Food Plan for the first few months post op? ~~~ How does the insurance billing work? ~~~ What MEDS will I have to avoid after WLS...Why...Is this temporary or permanent? ~~~ What else will I need to avoid? Do you have a list of these things printed up? I wish you the best on your 1st appointment....keep us posted.. Christine 346/231/?

Chris Wishing you the very best at your 1st visit. Don't forget to take along your list of questions. Let us know how things go. We are all here for you and praying that things go smoothly for you. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. {{{{HUGS}}}} Brenda