What to Ask Your Gastric Bypass Surgeon After Choosing

When you finally choose to have gastric bypass surgery you will find that you have many questions floating around in your mind that you will need to ask your gastric bypass surgeon. However, there are probably a few that you will probably forget when you go in for your office visit. The best way to remember all these questions is to make a list when you think of the questions.

Now, you may be wondering are there more questions that I should ask my gastric bypass surgeon. Well, there is a basic list that will help you make a decision on which gastric bypass surgeon is for you.

The list of questions for your gastric bypass surgeon is:

•  How many times have your performed gastric bypass surgeries?

•  What types of gastric bypass surgery do you perform?

•  Am I a good candidate for gastric bypass surgery?

•  Which type of gastric bypass surgery is best for me?

•  Why is that the best type for me?

•  What are the risks with the bypass surgery?

•  What are the mortality rates?

•  Is there pain involved?

•  Will I need to have pain medication?

•  How long is the hospital stay?

•  What type of diet will I need after surgery?

•  Will I need an exercise program after surgery?

•  May I talk with some of your patients?

These are just a few of the questions you should ask your gastric bypass surgeon to give yourself peace of mind. Remember, he will be performing the surgery but it is really up to you if you lose the weight and then maintain your proper weight. You will have to follow his advice to the letter.