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What to Expect During Gastric Bypass Consultation
asked 1 year ago by anon
Latest answer by Ricardo M. Bonnor, MD
Question viewed 195 times
Tags: consultation, expectation
I'm looking around for doctors and have made one appt so far. What will happen in the appt? Do I need to bring any thing with me?
2 answers to What to Expect During Gastric Bypass Consultation
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How to prepare for a Gastric Bypass consultation
During your first appointment with a bariatric surgeon, you will be asked to provide clear and accurate documentation of your current and past medical problems as well as any medications that you are taking. Also it s beneficial to gather a 2 to 5 year history of being overweight and this can be achieved by obtaining records from previous primary care doctor visits, ob-gyn visits, orthopedic visits, etc. You may also bring proof that you have tried non-surgical methods to loose...
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Gastric Bypass consultation
All surgeons have different ways of performing consultations. I like to perform a one on one private consultation with patients and explain all of the risks, benefits, and alternatives of the various weight loss procedures that are available. I then answer any questions the patients may have. usually you do not need to bring anything with you. If you have a complex medical history you may want to bring a list of any medications you take.
