Pre-op Qestions for Surgeon

Here is a list of questions I asked at my final pre-op visit with the Surgeon Dr. Weiss.....

1 How close to the pylorus and esophagus do you staple? (at least 5mm)
2 What leak test do you do?
3 Bougie Size? (this is the mold used to make your new stomach)
4 How do you secure the staple line?
- how many rows?
- bio glue?
- sew over? (this means a row of staples then a row of stitches)
- nothing
5 Can I take NASID again? (Alive & Ibuprofen)
6 What kind of follow up will I have?
7 Will I have access to a nutritionist?
8 How long will I be in the hospital.
9 Will I have a drain?
10 Will have a pain pump?