Question:
first visit with surgeon,what should I expect???

Is there any questions I should be asking? what typically happens at this visit? Thanks!!!    — MARIA P. (posted on June 26, 2009)

June 26, 2009
Well your doctor should tell you about the procedure, answer any questions you have, get a detailed history from you and tell you what consults or things you have to do before you can have the surgery.Some doctors want you to lose a certain amount of weight first.
   — JOANNFV

June 27, 2009
My surgeon asked me what type of surgery did I want. I was undecided at that time so he told me the pros & cons of both based on my medical history; like I had pretty bad hip joint pain and was a regular NSAID user. He made it clear that with RNY that type of med would be out of the question whereas with a lapband you could still take it. So I'm sure your doctor will do something similar with you so you can make an informed decision. He will probably tell you about the various surgeries he performs and provide his opinions on what he thinks will work best for your situation. Ultimately it's your choice unless there is a clear cut medical issue preventing you from having one type over another. I think an important question is how long has he been performing bariatric surgery, how many of each type and has he had an deaths occur. They should not be put off by these questions. Some states even offer online State Medical Board searches to see if your doctor has had any negative situations that impacted his medical license. I seem to remember there was a list here on OH too. Maybe on the main page. Good Luck!
   — Arkin10