Questions to ask at consult

VW2009
on 7/8/13 10:39 am

Can you suggest things that I should ask the surgeon when I go for the consult? 

lerkhart
on 7/9/13 11:47 am

Do you already know what type of surgery you are having?  If not, I would see what types he did and see what he suggested.  Then I would study the different types of surgery to see which type would be the best for me.

I would want to know how many surgeries he had performed his rate of complications if he had ever had anyone pass away after surgery.

Also make sure their office has a follow up care program.  Asked if they have support group meetings.  It is a great help to have other people to talk with that have been through this.  My support is here since my surgeon is 4 hours away, but support is so important to your success.

I would asked what requirements they have prior to surgery.  Is there a 6 month supervised weight loss program - any counseling required?

What are the vitamins that they suggest - then check it out and make sure they are recommended a good vitamin schedule for the type of surgery that you are having.

Good luck,

Linda

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