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Gastric
Bypass Surgeons - Top 10 Questions
Prior
to all procedures, a consultation should occur between the prospective
patient and the providing surgeon. During this consultation,
the surgeon and patient will discuss the treatment plan like
the desired outcome, various options that are available to achieve
it, the procedure itself as well as various risks and limitations.
The surgeon will also provide information regarding anesthesia
options, the location and description of where the procedure
will be performed (i.e., hospital vs. office surgical suite)
and associated costs. A discussion regarding the patient’s
medical history and reasons for wanting the surgery, will also
take place during the consultation.
To learn more about gastric bypass and have realistic expectations,
the patient about, it is recommended that the patient look at before
and after photographs, speak with previous bypass patients, (you
are always welcome to ask your doctor for referrals to previous
patients and where to contact them) and get answers to the following
questions:
- Are the desired results I described realistic?
- Where is the bypass performed and how long will it take?
- In my case, what technique and which bypass is most appropriate?
- What kind of anesthesia will the surgeon use during the surgery?
- How much does bypass cost and what other elements factor
into that cost (i.e., hospital fee, anesthesia, etc)?
- What is the surgeon’s level of experience in performing gastric
bypass?
- What percentage of patients experience complications
with the bypass?
- What is the surgeon’s policy in regards to correcting or
repeating the procedure if the bypass does not meet agreed upon
goals?
- What should I expect, post-operatively, in
terms of soreness, scaring, activity level
and so on?
- Have you ever had your malpractice insurance
coverage denied, revoked or suspended?
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Gastric
Bypass Surgery - Additional Information
In addition to the previously mentioned questions, it is important
that gastric bypass patients relay to their surgeon information
regarding any allergies and serious medical conditions they may
have. Furthermore, patients should inform the surgeon of any medications
they are taking.
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advice--the application of medical treatment to a person's specific
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