Question:
Does anyone have a list of questions I should have to ask my Dr at first visit?

My Dr. Does not offer any information. But he is real good about answering any questions asked. I would like a list of things to ask him so I don't get home and think of somehting I wish I had asked. I would very much appreciate any ideas you would have for me in obtaining a list of questions to ask him. Thanks e-mail [email protected]    — Cynthia S. (posted on December 1, 2001)

December 1, 2001
My doctor answered most of my questions before I even asked them. I'm sure they pretty much know what the "usual" questions will be. I had a couple others, though, that might be of interest to you: Would I wake up with tubes sticking out of me; could I have a private room in the hospital; should I stop any of my medications prior to surgery; how long should I expect to be out of work; how does he feel about pain control; do they perform the leak test during surgery or a couple days later; how many procedures has be performed; what is his success rate; any mortalities? I hope these questions help you decide what you want to know from your surgeon. Mine was very patient and would have answered 1,000 questions if I'd asked them. Good luck!
   — Linda W.

December 1, 2001
The first question I would ask is : Do you transect? and if he/she doesn't I'd look for another surgeon. Without transection, the chances of another surgery is great. Lots of staples lines disrupt and require another surgery to fix later on down the road.
   — [Anonymous]

December 1, 2001
I have a list of questions on my profile. I hope they help.
   — Jeannet

December 1, 2001
If you email me privately, I'll send you a list of questions, more from long term perspective.
   — vitalady

December 2, 2001
12/02/01 Here is a link that I hope will be helpful. It's a long list but all the questions are relevant. http://www.northofnorth.com/questions.html
   — Sandra C.