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questions for your surgeon
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- What other certifications or professional memberships do you have?
- Do you perform the majority of your procedures open or laparoscopically?
- What types of bariatric surgery procedures have you performed?
- How many of each bariatric procedure have you performed?
- What is your mortality rate? Is it greater or less than the national average?
- What complications of surgery do you come across most often?
- Is your rate of complications greater or less than the national averages?
- Which bariatric 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 presurgery levels of activity?
- How will my eating habits change?
- Do you have information about bariatric surgery costs and payment options?
- Can you provide me with the name of an insurance expert who can assist me in qualifying for surgery?
- 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 this surgery?
- What do you expect from me if I decide to choose a surgical solution?
- Does your program have established guidelines in patient selection?
- Does your program offer evaluation and treatment for co-morbid conditions, such as type 2 diabetes and sleep apnea?
- Is there a dedicated facility and staff for my care? If yes, does this include a dedicated nursing staff and nurse practitioners?
- Does the program offer support services for psychological needs?
- Does the program offer registered dietitians?
- Are the radiologists and anesthesiologists in the program board certified?
- Will you work with my primary care physicians to ensure total wellness?
- Will you work with me to get insurance approval?
- If I am denied by my insurance company, do you offer any financing options?
- Does the program offer support groups following surgery?
- Can I have reconstructive surgery here after my weight loss? If not, can you recommend a surgeon?
- Do you offer accommodations and travel assistance for out-of-town patients?
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