Rule of thumb on lab tests?

[Annek2014 58]

I am over two years out RNY. I no longer live near my surgeon. The new surgeon, I am not fond of as I don't feel he wants to follow my since he didn't do my surgery. I am in a bind due to my insurance.

Anyhow, I am feeling off and think I should have labs done. I can't find in my original paperwork, when and what lab tests.

[Redmaxx 740]

Are you talking pre surgery lab work?

[Martha Parker-mcneal 166]

I am 13 years out and in the same boat. moved so had to find a new surgeon. the following list is what they have asked me to get at the lab.

1.iron

2.vitamin d

3.vitamin B 12

4.calcium

5. thiamine ( Vitamin b 1)

6. selenium

7. zinc

8. copper

the list includes the normal ranges and what the symptoms are if you are deficient in each one. hope this helps you. my primary dr would not do the necessary tests saying they were not necessary so I had to find a dr who was more familiar with bariatric patients ( she has a family member who had the surgery so listened to me)

[Annek2014 58]

Are you talking pre surgery lab work?

I am over 2 years out. So, after surgery and on maintence.

[Martha Parker-mcneal 166]

no this is the lab work done YEARLY after surgery to make sure we are not becoming deficient in any of the nutrients we need.