Post-Op Lab Work? What Do You Need?

[pretty-pink 43]

I am a self-pay going to Mexico. I have an appointment with my PCP later this week. I want lab drawn as a baseline so I will know how I am doing down the road. What do you or your doctor check 3, 6, 12 months out from your surgery?

[lollyfidy1965 402]

I just had my 3-months abs done yesterday...

Basic metabolic profile (fasting or the glucose)

CBC with platelet count

PTH

Total Protein

Albumin

Iron and TIBC

B12

Folate

Vitamin D 25 Hydroxy

HgbA1c

That's about it. (I'll double check the online report and add if I missed anything.)

Laura

[pretty-pink 43]

Thanks Laura!

[Ljp 157]

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Where in Mexico? I had mine done there also on July 16 by Dr. Cruz in Acuna.

[pretty-pink 43]

I am going to Dr Alvarez in Piedras Negras on September 25! :-) :-)

[deltadawn817 106]

• CBC, platelets
  
• Electrolytes
  
• Glucose
  
• Iron studies/Ferritin
  
• Vitamin B12
  
• Liver Function
  
• Lipid Profile
  
• 25-Hydroxy Vitamin D
  

This is my list.

[Ljp 157]

I am going to Dr Alvarez in Piedras Negras on September 25! :-) :-)

Good luck to you! I will be praying for you!

[mygarcia02 1]

My doctor tested me for all 3 weeks post op... I will get tested again at 3 months post op.