Question:
WHAT KIND OF QUESTIONS SHOULD I ASK MY SURGEON.

I HAVE SEEN HIM ONCE AND WOULD LIKE TO MAKE A LIST TO TAKE WHEN I GO BACK.    — Martha S. (posted on June 8, 1999)

June 8, 1999
I got this information from another web site and you may find it useful. This is a sample of questions I found at http://webhome.idirect.com/~acampbel/ossg/preque.htm 1.Pre Surgery What pre-testing do you require? (Blood test, EKG, gall stone ultrasound, upper GI, lung testing,chest x-rays, etc.) What should I do to prepare for the surgery? (in general) I have heard deep breathing helps,what does he suggest? Do I have to do anything special the day(s) before surgery? For example, have a clear liquid diet or wash with special soap? Do you require psychological testing? Do I do it through your office or on my own? If I have asthma and/or sleep apnea, how will this effect the pre, during and post surgery? ~~~~~~ I hope this helps and best of luck to you!
   — Becki M.

June 8, 1999
I have sort of gathered a list of questions that I asked, along with what others have asked. Not all may apply to you, but email me & I'll send 'em along.
   — vitalady

June 8, 1999
Some of the questions I would ask are! What kinds of food could I eat after surgery? What vitamins do I take after surgery? What are the disadvantages, and advantages of this surgery? How long does it take to recover from the surgery? Robin
   — Robin C.

June 8, 1999
In addition to what the others have said, I'd ask how many WLS has he performed, is there a support group, what about follow-up, how long in the hospital, which type of surgery is best for me (try to know what type eater you are)...
   — Peggy51

June 8, 1999
I had a whole list of questions to take with me. Then before I ever met with him he sent me out a handout of information that pretty much answered them all. My list is 19 questions long. If you would like me to send it to you e-mail me privately and I will be glad to. [email protected].
   — dboat

July 10, 2001
Hi there...there are several things I asked my surgeon, I had a list of 28 questions when i went to my appointment. 1- does the surgeon work out a teaching hospital ? if so, will the surgeon be the only person to work on you(no interns, no students, no surgical nurse closing you up)? 2- what are the credentials of the anesthesiologist? do they have a positive standing with the AMA and state physicians licensing board? The list goes on and on...feel free to contact me through e-mail if you would like some suggestions on questions to ask your surgeon. Best of luck... Donna [email protected]
   — [Anonymous]

January 2, 2003
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