Vance_ 217 Posted January 18, 2012 I was wondering if when you go into your Dr's office for post op visits, do they ever take your blood to test you for Vitamin or other deficiencies? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bedhead 158 Posted January 18, 2012 My surgeon doesn't seem to do any testing- he sends me to my PCP for all of the bloodwork that I need to have done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indymom 132 Posted January 19, 2012 My surgeon will do bloodwork to check my levels but he doesn't do it until a year after surgery (unless there's suspicion of any deficiencies or other issues). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
favoredone 590 Posted January 19, 2012 I had blood test 10 days after and I will have more every 3 months for the 1st year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
illgeturhairdid 176 Posted January 19, 2012 Every 3 months for the first year for me as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
feedyoureye 3,087 Posted January 19, 2012 about every 3 months for me in the first year too... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vance_ 217 Posted January 19, 2012 Thanks all! I will check with my Dr when I go back to see him in a couple of weeks. I would like to have my labs done and to me it seems crucial to know things are going internally. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RickM 1,752 Posted January 20, 2012 My doc normally has our PCP do the bloodwork and fax him a copy, which I need to now before my 9 month/goal visit with them. (At least it's a fairly routine blood draw, unlike my wife's annual post-DS draw that takes around 17 vials!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
