WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for December, 2000: Re: Doctors please.....questions to ask at consultation

Re: Doctors please.....questions to ask at consultation

From: Lynn D. Montgomery, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 6 Dec 2000 17:41:53 -0600 (CST)

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At Wed, 6 Dec 2000, Tina wrote: >
>I have a consultation with an OB/GYN on Friday (12/8) morning. This is
>a consultation for possible surgery to determine what is going on. Maybe
>even a hysterectomy (which I am okay with by the way).
>
>I would like an idea as to what questions I should ask.
>
>I know what I want to tell him, but I don't quite know what questions to
>ask him.
>
>Any suggestions?
>
>Please respond.
>
>Thanks
>
>--
>Tina
>

Tina, I am not sure what you are having the surgery for, so I am kinda shooting in the dark. None-the-less, here are some question to ask in general anytime you are faced with surgery.

-What are the prospects that the surgery will correct the problem I am having

-If my ovaries are to be removed, what is considered for estrogen replacement

-How many or how often have you performed this surgery

-What are my anesthetic choices and will I have an opportunity to meet with MY anesthesiologist before surgery.

-What can I expect for pain following the surgery

-What are the risks of the procedure

-What are the prospects of using blood and if so, can I designate a donor-what are the mechanics for using a designated donor

-What is my recovery time

-What will be my activity restrictions following surgery

-When can I return to work following surgery

-Will insurance pay for my surgery-do I need preapproval from my insurance carrier

That is a start... Lynn

--
Lynn D. Montgomery, MD
Director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Rocky Mountain Perinatal Center
Missoula, Montana

**Note:  Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship.  This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions.

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