What questions should I ask???

Karen H.
on 11/4/14 8:11 am
VSG on 12/08/14

I meet with my surgeon for the  first time on Friday. What questions should I be asking him? I will be having the vertical sleeve. Thanks in advance!!

                                

Gwen M.
on 11/4/14 8:19 am
VSG on 03/13/14

I wish I saved my list, but I asked things like what the diets were, what the vitamins were, if I'd have drains or need a binder, how long recovery would be and what I could expect, complication/death rate... I'm sure I asked other things, but they're not coming to mind right now!  

VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)

Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170

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Amy M.
on 11/4/14 8:19 am - Grand Island, NY
VSG on 07/30/14

Make sure you ask how long he's been doing this particular surgery and if he's had any leaks.   

Ask anything and everything that you're concerned about.  My father made a point in making sure I asked about pregnancy after VSG and how this will affect me when I'm 70!  You can use the search option at the top of the page for any FAQ's that are on your mind.  This board was extremely helpful for me when I was just getting started.  

Good luck!

        

Age: 26, Height: 5'8" HW: 328, SW: 322, CW: 239  

Karen H.
on 11/4/14 10:28 am
VSG on 12/08/14

Thanks!! Don't have to worry about the pregnancy part but the 70s?? .... I'm 57, guess I should ask that one! I'll check out the Q&A section on this board. Thanks again :)

                                

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