"Reviews are helpful as a starting point, but nothing beats actually sitting down and talking face-to-face..."
Totally agree with this. I used to obsess over reviews too, but honestly, sometimes they just amplify anxiety. Meeting in person gave me clarity that no amount of scrolling ever did...
"Meeting in person gave me clarity that no amount of scrolling ever did..."
Did you find it awkward at all? Like, what questions did you even ask? I'm always worried I'll blank out or forget something important...
Like, what questions did you even ask? I'm always worried I'll blank out or forget something important...
I totally get you on the blanking out worry—I literally wrote down a list of questions beforehand and still forgot half of them, lol. Honestly though, once we started talking, it felt surprisingly natural. I mostly asked about recovery timelines, pain management, and what exactly happens step-by-step during the surgery. The doc actually appreciated my notes (even joked about me being prepared for a pop quiz). Just remember they're used to patients being nervous...so don't stress too much about awkward pauses or forgetting stuff.
I feel this so much—I went in thinking I had everything covered, then halfway through realized I'd completely forgotten to ask about anesthesia options. Luckily, my doc brought it up anyway, but still...maybe jot that one down too, just in case.
I totally get that feeling—it's like no matter how prepared you think you are, something always slips through the cracks. When I was looking into my own bone graft surgery, I had a whole notebook filled with questions about recovery times, graft materials, and even insurance coverage. But somehow, I completely blanked on asking about post-op pain management options. Thankfully, my surgeon was proactive and walked me through it without me having to ask. Still, it made me realize how easy it is to overlook something important when you're juggling so many details.
One thing I've learned from going through this process is that it's okay not to have everything perfectly covered. Doctors who take the initiative to bring up these overlooked points are usually the ones who genuinely care about patient comfort and outcomes. So maybe forgetting a question or two isn't always a bad thing—it can actually help you see how attentive your doc really is...
