Questions You Should Ask Your Doctor

In preparing for your bariatric surgery, you may want to ask a potential doctor or surgeon a number of questions pertaining to the surgery, process, and follow-up.

The following list of questions may help in your preparation:

  • Which type of bariatric surgery do you recommend for me?
  • Which type of surgery have you performed?
  • Which type have you performed the most?
  • Will my surgery be performed laparascopically (minimally invasive)?
  • What are the risks involved in this type of surgery?
  • How long will the surgery last?
  • Will I stay in the hospital overnight?
  • How long should I stay home from work?
  • How long until I can begin eating normal meals?
  • Will I need to come back in for follow-up visits and how often?
  • Can I speak to other patients who have had my procedure?