new to wls

HI NYORKERS forum

I don't know where to get information.. I am 37 yrs old with BMI of 49.3 and 5'3. I've struggled with my weight all my life since I can remember. Yes I've lost weight before, always yo yo diets well I guess you have heard it all. But I am trying to get more information not sure what surgery is best or which one is suitable for me. I go for initial consultation with Dr. Pomp here in nyc. next friday I am sure he will guide me in right  direction but i wanted to be prepared with questions, any feedback will be helpful and appreciated.


Thank you
Jess

 First and foremost is to decide which surgery YOU want to have. Never let a surgeon tell you what you should have. They can give you suggestions and reasons but please do the research and make up your mind about that.

Dr. Pomp is one of the leading Dr.s in the bariatric world so you dont have to worry much about his stats. They are pretty good. But you can ask him if you want to know...
1. How many laproscopic to open procedures he has done
2. How many deaths in the last 5 years
3. How many (of the type of surgery you want) he has done
4. How many days in the hospital post surgery 
5. Does your practice offer support groups and do they cost anything?
6. How many reversals/revisions have you had to do?
7. Will I get a date today or do you wait for the insurance approval to give a date for surgery?

Other questions will vary depending on the procedure you want. Some common ones...
LAP BAND
1. What size and company band do you use?
2. How is that decided?

RNY - Bypass
1. How big of a bypass would you recommend for someone my height and weight or is it a standard amount?

VSG - Sleeve
1. How big of a bougie do you use?
 

Good luck!!

Thank you! My mind is racing right now.. I am getting nervous why? Well I hate doctors for one thing and I am just scared. Silly! Its just a consultation but I know this is something that I need for my health its plain and simple.. Thanks for the info. I will have it on hand, I hope I don't blank out, I tend to do the um, um when i get nervous! Especially when I am in front of a doctor. I know Cornell has great doctors, since that is where I go for everything.. I had my son there back in '04, fibriod removal '07 so I am confident that I have picked a great surgeon but I am still scared. Sorry for all the blah blah! I will go now!  Thanks for your feedback! 

 No worries! I wish you much success! Keep us updated!! Welcome to the board!

Thank you so much! I def, will be taking these notes with me!!! 

 WELCOME Jess! 

Maryellen


Thank you! I needed this... Its a big step for me! I know its a life changing lifestyle and I know that with WLS community, my family and friends I will finally overcome the struggles I have with being over weight! 

Thanks for the warm welcome! 

 Jess,

Yes, it is the biggest step you'll ever take....and you know what?  You'll be saying you wish you had done it sooner!

REMEMBER....SUPPORT IS THE KEY TO SUCCESS so join as many support groups as possible.

Feel free to join my Free Virtual Support Group on  Face Book at www.facebook.com/pages/LIPO-Long-Island-Post-Ops/369315852300 

DO LOTS OF RESEARCH, BANDS BYPASS AND SLEEV E AS WELL AS BPD/DS (WHAT i WOULD CHOOSE) ALOT HAS TO DO WITH YOUR SDESIRED GOAL AND CURRENT COMORBIDITIES AND EATING STYLE.

Thank you, I intend to do lots of research!