NJ2004BPD/DS

Great to know, and thanks so much for sharing!

I had DS in 2014 and have been lazy these past few years, with the scale slowly climbing to a good 20-30lbs over what has been my "normal" weight for most of my post-op time. So many of my colleagues are doing Keto or eating low-carb and seeing such amazing weight loss results (and other benefits). Has anyone tried dieting like this or have any insight. Google results are 99% RNY so I'm unsure. Also, I've taken up intermittent fasting as a tactic. The 16/8 plan where I fast for 16 hours, and have an 8 hour eating window. I'd appreciate any insight from the veterans out there!

Thanks for the link to the lab order. Yes, I am a Dr. Baltasar patient

Hello! New to the forum and had my surgery done in 2004 in Spain. I'll be honest and say that I have not been good at all the past 5 years in getting my labs done. Outside of my regular physical's blood work that monitors Vit B and Iron levels, I have not dove any deeper I am currently receiving almost yearly iron infusions to stay on track. My question is, does anyone have any experience in getting your labs done outside of your bariatric surgeon? At my last physical, my PCP said he was not able to order this level of testing (despite him knowing I had the surgery?). Just looking for any recommendations, as being 13 years post-op I don't see myself seeking out a Bariatric surgeon here just for labs. Thanks!