09/15/2026
“I only want this type of anesthesia.”
Anesthesia is what allows your surgeon to do their best work in a controlled environment while you stay comfortable and safe. Your medical history, your medications, and the type and length of your surgery all factor in. This isn’t something to negotiate. If the plan doesn’t sit well with you, find a surgeon with a different approach.
“You’re my 7th consult.”
This one makes me curious rather than impressed. What are you looking for? Why hasn’t anyone been the right fit? Two or three opinions is smart. Five or seven starts to suggest you’re looking for someone who’ll tell you what you want to hear — and that’s not the same as finding the right surgeon.
“Do I really need this much time off?” “My friend went out the next night.” “I can’t be away from ___ that long.”
Our recovery instructions come from years and hundreds of patients who’ve been exactly where you are. If you don’t have the time to recover properly, postpone until you do. Rushing it doesn’t just feel bad — it can affect your result.
“Whatever you think is best.”
Sounds agreeable, but it leaves me guessing at your goals. And if the result isn’t what you pictured, there’s nothing we can point back to. I need to know what actually bothers you, what you’re hoping for, and whether we’re seeing the same thing. Make sure you and your surgeon share the same taste!
