Hey Big Guy...
A lot of your general surgery questions can be answered by doing online/book research, and reading the testimonials of "those who have gone before". This research will spark "doctor specific" questions (some mandate a liquid diet for 1 week post op, and some do 2-3 weeks). Whether or not your surgeon is "for you": seek out his bedside manner, how thoroughly he answers your questions (do you feel rushed, etc.), and how attentive he is to you. Check out what GB boards he belongs to (things may be different out of the country), how long has he been doing the RNY lap, and how long he has been doing the RNY open? Ask him to expain in detail the surgery you end up choosing. Ask him about after care: what kind of pain can you expect, and how do they plan to control it? After surgery, can his offices be reached any time in case of questions/emergencies?
I am sure you will think of many more questions to ask in your reasearch. If you feel uneasy at all about your surgeon, seek out another - this is your life you are talking about!
I wish you the very best of luck with your procedure. please feel free to post with updates (we love those) or with any other questions you may have. We are all family here
