Question:
Can anyone tell me what questions I should be asking?

I am going for PAT tomorrow, Open RNY on 03/24/03, and was wondering is there any questions I should definitely being asking during this visit. My nerves are bad right now and it is hard to think straight. I was doing OK until today. Go figure! Any ideas you have I would greatly appreciate them. Thank you so much in advance.    — Steph P. (posted on March 9, 2003)

March 9, 2003
I would ask the doctor what his infection rate is. Sorry I don't know what PAT is?
   — barbara A.

March 9, 2003
You will be amased at all the questions they will answer for you at your PAT. I couldn't think of anything other than I was beginning to be afraid, and they made me feel, relaxed and answered everything without being asked. You'll do just fine, don't worry. I had my surgery three months ago and everything went just fine, go in with confidence and you'll do fine. Best of luck Carolyn
   — Carolyn M.

March 9, 2003
PAT is Pre Admission Testing. Thank you.
   — Steph P.

March 9, 2003
Check out my profile...I have a list of questions that I asked my doctor. Good Luck! :-)
   — Jessica D

March 10, 2003
Steph, The main question I asked that I found most helpful post op was asking my surgeon exacatly how he ensured I would not have a leak. How did he sew the pouch, how many staples etc. I have to say, armed with this info. I have never had a worry about a leak, not even once. I am quite confident in how he did the surgery and that peace of mind has helped a lot.
   — Tami D.