New 3 month follow up
At my 1 month post-surgery follow up they did not take a blood test. Just a weigh in. I am concerned that the new HRRH centres 3 month post-op check up with a blood test is too long.
If I have a problem with one of my levels, 3 months is too long to wait. A lot can happen in 3 months.
I am booking an appointment with my family physician for a blood test. I need to know.
If I have a problem with one of my levels, 3 months is too long to wait. A lot can happen in 3 months.
I am booking an appointment with my family physician for a blood test. I need to know.
Orientation Jan 8 2012 Group Nut/Surgery Class Jan 23 2012
1st Surgeon Meeting Feb 2 2012 Dr. Glazer Feb 9 2012
Social Worker Feb 23 2012 Psych/Nut/Nurse Mar 8 2012
2nd Surgeon Meeting Mar 28 2012 Optifast April 18 2012
RNY Surgery May 9 2012
Now if I could only grow an ass.....
1st Surgeon Meeting Feb 2 2012 Dr. Glazer Feb 9 2012
Social Worker Feb 23 2012 Psych/Nut/Nurse Mar 8 2012
2nd Surgeon Meeting Mar 28 2012 Optifast April 18 2012
RNY Surgery May 9 2012
Now if I could only grow an ass..... 
I agree Jason. It's a good idea. I'm surprised they didn't send you off with blood work papers.
Surgery March 23/2011. Completed three full marathons and two half marathons, two half Ironman distances. Completed my first Full Ironman distance (4 km swim, 180 km bike, 42.2 km (full marathon) run) in Muskoka August 30/2015. Next Ironman Lake Placid July 23/2017!
Yes, they started as of June 1st all new patients get their blood test at the 3 month mark unless there is some other medical reason for a blood test.
Orientation Jan 8 2012 Group Nut/Surgery Class Jan 23 2012
1st Surgeon Meeting Feb 2 2012 Dr. Glazer Feb 9 2012
Social Worker Feb 23 2012 Psych/Nut/Nurse Mar 8 2012
2nd Surgeon Meeting Mar 28 2012 Optifast April 18 2012
RNY Surgery May 9 2012 Now if I could only grow an ass.....
1st Surgeon Meeting Feb 2 2012 Dr. Glazer Feb 9 2012
Social Worker Feb 23 2012 Psych/Nut/Nurse Mar 8 2012
2nd Surgeon Meeting Mar 28 2012 Optifast April 18 2012
RNY Surgery May 9 2012
Now if I could only grow an ass..... 
Hi Jason - I had me first blood test at 3 months and found my iron was low.
I was feeling tired so it was no big surprise.
I am now on supplements and have repeated my blood for my 6 month follow-up next Wednesday.
I think you can trust the system especially if you are feeling fine.
If you draw blood to often you run the risk of your iron being lower than normal.
Hope all is well.
Harold
I was feeling tired so it was no big surprise.
I am now on supplements and have repeated my blood for my 6 month follow-up next Wednesday.
I think you can trust the system especially if you are feeling fine.
If you draw blood to often you run the risk of your iron being lower than normal.
Hope all is well.
Harold
SW 291 GW 199.9 CW 180 Surgery: TWH Dr. Penner Dec 20 2011
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Thanks Harold. I do feel tired somedays, and then others tons of energy. I am exercising a lot and want to make sure I am okay to do so.
Orientation Jan 8 2012 Group Nut/Surgery Class Jan 23 2012
1st Surgeon Meeting Feb 2 2012 Dr. Glazer Feb 9 2012
Social Worker Feb 23 2012 Psych/Nut/Nurse Mar 8 2012
2nd Surgeon Meeting Mar 28 2012 Optifast April 18 2012
RNY Surgery May 9 2012 Now if I could only grow an ass.....
1st Surgeon Meeting Feb 2 2012 Dr. Glazer Feb 9 2012
Social Worker Feb 23 2012 Psych/Nut/Nurse Mar 8 2012
2nd Surgeon Meeting Mar 28 2012 Optifast April 18 2012
RNY Surgery May 9 2012
Now if I could only grow an ass..... 
Hi Jason,
No doubt you gotta do what you gotta do but this is always how St Joe's Hamilton has operated. I'm not so worried myself because it maybe it takes that long to level out your body, ensure you have adequate nutrition from your food itself., which you only just started... just a thought.
No doubt you gotta do what you gotta do but this is always how St Joe's Hamilton has operated. I'm not so worried myself because it maybe it takes that long to level out your body, ensure you have adequate nutrition from your food itself., which you only just started... just a thought.
There are risks and costs to a program; but they are far less than the long-range risks and costs of comfortable inaction. -JFK
That is way, way too long. If the clinic won't run it at 3 months, ask your family doc to run some basics at 3 months out like iron, B vitamins and vitamins A and D (which are covered for bariatric patients - your family doc may not be aware of this).
I had OHIP approved Duodenal Switch surgery with Dr. Dennis Hong at St. Joseph's Hamilton on March 7th, 2012. Want more information on the DS in Ontario? Send me a private message!
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