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on 12/21/22 11:26 am
Hi Bobbi,
One of the veterans can probably weigh in here since I know there have been comprehensive lists posted - they're just hard to search for and find if you aren't reading years of posts line by line like I was. I did find an article with the beginning of some lab work below, though it's missing some things I know I'm tested for (vitamins D, E, K, since they're fat soluble and regular A1C, etc.). There are probably more but I don't have a good tracking chart yet and am on mobile.
Here's the link to the OH article with some background, if it helps: https://www.obesityhelp.com/articles/vitamin-and-mineral-abs orption-with-the-duodenal-switch-ds/
My clinic's plan is to have testing annually once I get to that point but with follow up as needed. I'm already learning from folks here that your mileage and needs may vary. I've also seen some VERY comprehensive blood panel lists from folks, which may also be driven by their history over time.
Hope this helps a bit, and that you find a doctor who you can work with!
Annual Lab Panel for a DS Patient
The annual lab panel for a DS patient may include the following and need to be discussed with their doctor.
Total Protein, Albumin- determines protein absorption
Complete Blood Count (CBC)- hematocrit, hemoglobin, (determine anemia), white blood count (WBC) infection
Kidney function, creatinine, potassium
Liver Function tests, cholesterol (LDL/HDL)
Vitamins: Vitamins A, B1, B3, B6, B12, Folate, D25-OH
Minerals: Calcium, Copper (Ceruloplasmin), Iron, Ferritin (Iron Stores), Magnesium, Phosphorous, Selenium, Zinc
Thyroid (TSH)
HW 282, LW 123.4 (8/29/23), CW 144.4
Pre-op-33, M1-12, M2-17, M3-14, M4-11, M5-14, M6-5, M7-6, M8-5, M9-22, M10-6, M11-5, M12-2, M13-2, M14-5
on 12/21/22 6:27 am, edited 12/21/22 6:33 am - Ballwin, MO
Would someone mind posting their labs after DS surgery? Do you have them every 6 months or yearly? I had it YEARS ago and honestly don't know which labs I should have done on a regular basis. The NP I go to doesn't always have me do the same ones. I'd like to take a list in to her and tell her "this is what is recommended".
:-)
Unfortunately the surgeon I had do the DS isn't in practice anymore, so I can't contact him.
Thank you in advance,
Bobbi
Sounds like you need a good bowel movement and high protein diet to help kick those sugar cravings.
I hope you taking a strong enough probiotic to cleanse your system out every morning
SW / CW / GW 292 / 188 / 174 - Height 5'7, Size 10
Yep, its Vitamin K, I am 12 years out and I still have to take 2, 000 daily
SW / CW / GW 292 / 188 / 174 - Height 5'7, Size 10
Thank you SO much T.D.!! I knew that Desert Harvest had a no B6 B Complex, but I didn't know it had a multivitamin one!! I need this as I am avoiding B6 in order to lower my toxic high level, and this leaves many important nutrients off my diet!! So I certainly need a multivitamin. Thanks SO MUCH!!!! How long dis it take you to lower your B6 and feel normal again, if I may ask? :)
I found this attached link on the bottom for a multivitamin without B6. It says it's for athletes, hope it's for everyone. My B6 is high too!! Btw, I don't think yours became high from the meats you ate (I think you mentioned that as a possibility). Because it's usually highered by supplements only...
https://www.virtuoos.com/en/product/multi-health-support-gold-2/
Oh my!!! I am high in B6 and I REALLY hope I don't have permanent damage!!! I even have swelling in the head. Not just problems with walking. And some swallowing issues...Lots of Neurologic and autonomic problems!! :( Doctors don't know much about this toxicity as usually people are low in B6, not high!!!
congratulations on your surgery....take it slow, keep sipping walking, drink protein shakes...etc
wishing you a speedy recovery so you can enjoy your kids!
If you have a specific question for me, PM me or I will not see it, as I don't check responses on the forums and don't have anything forwarded to my email.
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