Aftercare, labwork, etc

[ChihuahuaMom 23]

I asked the surgeon who I've scheduled with how soon I should see my doctor in town after I return from getting my sleeve. I am going to have surgery in Tijuana. I am communicating mainly through the coordinator. She passed on that I won't really need much, and no labwork until 6 months after the surgery. Does this sound right? I have read others getting labs followed far more frequently.

[EarthyGoalie 253]

I'm not sure if it's a good thing but my surgeon followed up with me a week later,then I have another appointment a month later, and then in 6 months... haven't heard talks of lab work yet but I'm assuming it would probably be around the 6month mark...

[Bufflehead 6,358]

I had visits with my surgeon & staff at 2 weeks, 1 month & 3 months and I have another scheduled for 6 months out. Had labs drawn at the 1 and 3 month appointments. The only issue that came up was being Vitamin D deficient at the 3 month appointment, which was an ongoing thing for me prior to surgery as well. I think if you are hitting your Protein goals and taking your vitamin/mineral supplements that waiting for 6 months would be fine for the vast majority of people. But you may want to ask your PCP what he/she thinks to be sure.

[barbarahadz1 84]

I'm scheduled for blood work at six months (November)

[MichiganChic 3,262]

I had labs at about 3 months, 6 months, and will again at 12 months. Some of my stuff was off on the early ones, so I also had a couple of repeats in there at some point.

[McButterpants 2,846]

Have you talked to your local doc about their schedule? I'm coordinating with my local doc as I will be her patient for aftercare. The lines get a little blurred when you're going elsewhere for the surgery.

My local doctor wants to see me at 2 weeks, 1 month, 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months, 9 months, then yearly. I think in the early visits it will be more nutritional and I think she said at the 3 month mark they are doing labs.

Best of luck.

[piercedqt78 658]

I'm 5 months out, and had my first labs drawn today. I had to reschedule my 4 month followup due to my recovering from shoulder surgery, and not being able to drive myself to the appt. They gave me the lab orders at my 1 month appt, and told me to have them drawn at least a week before my next appt. I was told by the lab that my results will be at the office in about 5 days. So when I see him at the end of the month, I will have all my lab results, and the doc will get the chance to see that I'm almost at goal.

[ChihuahuaMom 23]

I will be telling her shortly, hoping she will be supportive but in any case letting her know is the only responsible thing. I'm going out of pocket / Medical Tourism and I'll be surprised if she reacts positively.

Have you talked to your local doc about their schedule? I'm coordinating with my local doc as I will be her patient for aftercare. The lines get a little blurred when you're going elsewhere for the surgery.