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

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

From: Tina (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 6 Dec 2000 17:46:46 -0600 (CST)

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At Wed, 6 Dec 2000, Lynn D. Montgomery, MD wrote: >
>At Wed, 6 Dec 2000, Tina wrote:
>>Thank you Dr. Montgomery for the response and the list of questions. I will print them out and take them with me. Let's just hope he is as nice as you are.

Once again Thanks

--
Tina
>>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.
>
>**Private e-mails cannot be entertained due to time constraints, consequently no private e-mails will receive a response.
>
>**Thank you for your understanding ;-)
>

--
Tina






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