Question for vets that are 6 months post op

[tamg26k 479]

I just had my 3 month post op follow up with my doctor and things are going really well. I've lost over 75 lbs. since surgery with little or no problems, I am wondering if any of the vets encountered any setbacks/problems during the 3-6 month time frame. I made my 6 month appointment but am wondering how important it is to keep it. The reason I ask, is that my surgery was self pay and my follow ups are no longer covered by my self pay payment. I need to pay out of pocket for all future visits with the surgeon. I am hoping I can just transfer to my PCP and have insurance cover the visits. It was hard enough paying for the surgery so I don't want to keep paying out of pocket. Any thoughts are feedback anyone can give would be much appreciated.

[Chelly 364]

IMO you should stay with keeping your appointments for at least the first year.

Your PCP is not an expert on gastric bypass and the workings of it probably.

There are certain tests that have to be done for you everything three months up to the first year and then every year after that to make sure you are getting the proper nutrition.

You also should be seeing a nutritionist every three months for checkups too for the first year and the once every year after that.

This is pretty standard schedule that most patients that I know of follow.

You're doing fabulous and I wish you continued success.