My Doctor Is a Follow-Up DumDum.

[armstrong1003 0]

Hi friends! So even here in the states, some doctors are ridiculous when it comes to follow-up care. I went from San Diego to my husband's hometown in Texas to get the surgery because it was thousands of dollars cheaper (having a CA zip code brings every cost up!!) and we wouldn't need to rent a car or stay at a hotel because the hospital was near his parents house. The procedure went perfect...the aftercare - not so much. Getting ahold of anyone at the office or getting any sort of guidance is like pulling teeth! So i turn to you - my doctors in proxy! What lab tests did you have to do at the 3 month mark to check that every thing was ok? i know i want them to check my cholesterol but can my doctor check my Vitamin levels to make sure im getting the nutrients i need? does anyone have a list of the labs i should get between the 3 and 6 month mark? id be forever grateful!! thank you!!

[klus263 9]

My doctor did not require labs at my 3 month but will at my 6 month. I knew that I had to also follow up with my pcp for diabetic and cholestral. I actually have the lab slip from my surgeon to give to the pcp who can add his own labs as I did not want to have duplicate test done with both offices.

These are the codes and test names

1458-CMP (14)

1160-Magnesium

1095-Phosphorus

1145-Triclycerides

9506-Vit A

9353-Vit E

2010-CBC w diff

1140-Chol

1316-FE&Tibc

1319-Vit B12

1318-Folic Acid

Territin,

Thiamine

I know that I have to have my AIC check for diabetes. I have not taken any meds for that since surgery. Good Luck.

[rylie19805 1]

Hi friends! So even here in the states, some doctors are ridiculous when it comes to follow-up care. I went from San Diego to my husband's hometown in Texas to get the surgery because it was thousands of dollars cheaper (having a CA zip code brings every cost up!!) and we wouldn't need to rent a car or stay at a hotel because the hospital was near his parents house. The procedure went perfect...the aftercare - not so much. Getting ahold of anyone at the office or getting any sort of guidance is like pulling teeth! So i turn to you - my doctors in proxy! What lab tests did you have to do at the 3 month mark to check that every thing was ok? i know i want them to check my cholesterol but can my doctor check my Vitamin levels to make sure im getting the nutrients i need? does anyone have a list of the labs i should get between the 3 and 6 month mark? id be forever grateful!! thank you!!

I see that you have a myfitnesspal ticker...do you use that to track your food every day too? I use it and love it....let me know your username if your on it and i'll friend you =) Thanks, Sally

[armstrong1003 0]

YOU COMPLETELY ROCK!

My doctor did not require labs at my 3 month but will at my 6 month. I knew that I had to also follow up with my pcp for diabetic and cholestral. I actually have the lab slip from my surgeon to give to the pcp who can add his own labs as I did not want to have duplicate test done with both offices.

These are the codes and test names

1458-CMP (14)

1160-Magnesium

1095-Phosphorus

1145-Triclycerides

9506-Vit A

9353-Vit E

2010-CBC w diff

1140-Chol

1316-FE&Tibc

1319-Vit B12

1318-Folic Acid

Territin,

Thiamine

I know that I have to have my AIC check for diabetes. I have not taken any meds for that since surgery. Good Luck.