Questions for Your Bariatric Surgeon
Being a well-informed patient is good for you and good for your doctor. Here are some of the questions you should your bariatric surgeon:
- What types of weight loss surgery procedures have you performed?
- How many of each bariatric procedure have you performed?
- Can bariatric surgery be performed using minimally invasive techniques?
- Can I be considered a candidate for bariatric surgery even though I have one or more associated health conditions related to my obesity?
- Which procedure is best for me? Why? What are the risks involved?
- How long will I be in surgery?
- What is the length of my anticipated hospital stay?
- How long will it be before I can return to pre-surgery levels of activity?
- How will my eating habits change?
- Do you have information about bariatric surgery costs and payment options?
- What is the typical excess weight loss and improvement of associated health conditions for your other patients?
- Do you have patients who are willing to share their experiences, both positive and negative?
- What information can you give me to help family and friends better understand bariatric surgery?
- What type of long-term, after-care services (such as support groups and counseling) can you provide for me?
- What do you expect from me if I decide to choose a surgical solution?
