Questions to Ask Your Surgeon

Ask Questions

When selecting a surgeon for your Realize^™ Band surgery, it is important to ask questions. Doing so will help you to feel comfortable about the procedure, your surgeon, and your bariatric program. Below are just a few of the questions you should ask. Be sure to visit our Document Library to download and print a comprehensive list of questions to ask your surgeon and bariatric program.

Questions to Ask Your Surgeon

• How many gastric band procedures have you performed?
• How many REALIZE Band procedures have you performed?
• What are your complication and mortality rates?
• What is the average weight loss your patients achieve?
• What is the average co-morbid resolution/improvement rate for your patients?
• Do you have patients who are willing to share their experiences, both positive and negative?
• Are the benefits of surgery worth the potential risks?
• What kind of support will I get after surgery?
• How will you and your team utilize Realize mySuccess^™ to manage my progress and succes

Questions to ask your support group and/or mental health professional:

• How do I know if I’m emotionally and mentally ready for surgery?
• How do I get the support of family and friends?
• How will I deal with the rapid weight loss that follows surgery?
• After surgery, how will I work through the specific issues associated with the dietary and exercise changes
• What effect will my new, healthier lifestyle have on my family and me?

Again, be sure to visit our Document Library for easy-to-print resources that you can use when talking to your surgeon, bariatric program, primary care physicians, insurance company and others.