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Just curious how often you see your Dr. When reading many of the posts it seems many of you see your Dr quite often or at least talk to him/her fairly often. Just wondering. Thanks

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I haven't seem my surgeon since the day he kicked me from the hospital. I've seen his PA at least 2 times a month. Just as well, she's way better looking....

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Saw doctor 1 week post op, RN at 2 weeks, Primary doctor at 3 weeks cuz of my blood pressure to see if I could stay off meds, doctor at 5 weeks, PA at 3 months, 6 months, 9 months, and doctor again at a year. In between are nutrician meetings and behavioral meetings as well as support groups. They also have followups at a year and beyond nutrician classes, etc. I think I followup with the doctor yearly too. I had my surgery on Nov. 12th. I can email or call and talk to the nut or Rn if I have questions. My doctor is in Muskegon MI and is wonderful and was the staff at the hospital in their Bariatric Wing!

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One week, one month, three months, six months, nine months and one year.

Nutrition classes every 8 weeks

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Two weeks, One month and I now have a 5 month appointment.

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Thanks for the quick responses. I think I need to make an appt and follow up on a couple concerns I have. I am old school (63 yrs young!) and its hard to be my own advocate. Again thanks a bunch

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