New to this Site - Questions
L N.
on 1/6/10 1:21 pm - , CA
on 1/6/10 1:21 pm - , CA
Well, I'm not an expert on what to ask, but whatever you think is important to your decision making process is worth asking about. I didn't ask much, because each plastic surgeon went thru his recommendation after speaking to me about what I was hoping to achieve...Of course there will be basic info you want to have...also, if you are healthy, then I don't think your age is a problem, I'm 53 and have done really well with my recovery. Best of luck....Lynette
LN
I think a lot of questions have to do with the type of procedure, but here's a start:
stitches or staples?
Hospital or surgical center?
overnight stay or outpatient?
recovery time?
type & length of time on pain meds?
how long until you can drive?
what supplies do I need to have for after (gauze & tape, Polysporin, etc)
will I have drains, how many?
Will I need (and do you provide) a compression garment?
Are there any meds/vitamins that I need to stop taking before my preocedure?
Good Luck and feel free to take a notebook and write down what the Dr tells you!!
stitches or staples?
Hospital or surgical center?
overnight stay or outpatient?
recovery time?
type & length of time on pain meds?
how long until you can drive?
what supplies do I need to have for after (gauze & tape, Polysporin, etc)
will I have drains, how many?
Will I need (and do you provide) a compression garment?
Are there any meds/vitamins that I need to stop taking before my preocedure?
Good Luck and feel free to take a notebook and write down what the Dr tells you!!
A good PS will want to know why are you having and what do you expect. I went to a PS that had his own idea what I needed. Super agressive ideas and me looking like a bikini chickie.
The PS I selected wanted to understand me 1st as a WL Patient . . My reasons were not just hanging skin but also diability issues and pain. By the way my doctor is well versed in WLS patients.
Noted you had no one respond to a local NC surgeon. I am in NO Virginia. Not sure is you would consider traveling. My PS is Mitchell Krieger. He has written a book on WLS/PS. Great experience with him.
Good luck
The PS I selected wanted to understand me 1st as a WL Patient . . My reasons were not just hanging skin but also diability issues and pain. By the way my doctor is well versed in WLS patients.
Noted you had no one respond to a local NC surgeon. I am in NO Virginia. Not sure is you would consider traveling. My PS is Mitchell Krieger. He has written a book on WLS/PS. Great experience with him.
Good luck