I am a RNY'er 2 1/2 years out. What labs do I have my PCP draw??

Thanks in advance for the help!

According to my surgeon and the handbook that I received the following test should be done:
Complete metabolic panel                   Selenium
Parathyroid Hormone PTH (intact)      Thaimine(B1)
Total Iron binding capacity(TIBC)        Transferrin, ferritin
CBC                                                            Vitamin A
Ceruloplasmin(copper)                        Vitamin B12
Folate                                                        Vitamin D 25 total,   Fractionated D2 and D3
Iron (Fe)                                                    Zinc
Magnesium
PT, PTT

I hope this helps.

Thank you so much for the response.  I appreciate it!!!!!

I'm glad I could help.  Lets face it.  Those of us who have WLS (doesn't matter what type)  have to stick together.  My surgeon was, and still is, a moron.  There was only two things that he did right. One was the handbook and the other was the dietitian named Kristen.  She's the best part of the whole program.

Id be calling my surgeon. They can give you a lab slip or put it in the system for the lab. Once you have the list get a copy to your PCP for future.

Here is a link for a good set of labs, and it also has target numbers -- It is from VitaLady
https://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AU46vLsRDC9rZGhranhtcXpfO GNxcDk2c2c0&hl=en

Just thought it would be too long to cut & paste, so I just put the link in.





Hope that Helps
-Jamie in Alaska