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Because I am diabetic (well controlled with diet and exercise in the normal range) I have my bloodwork done every 3 months. My GP signs the requisition for blood, checks off the tests he wants and tells me to fill in whatever my Bariatric Clinic wants. I add a few that the forum recommends. Talk to your GP about your symptoms and ask if you can have your bloodwork done more frequently, and tell them about trying to keep on top of vitamin and mineral deficiencies before they become a real problem. Hope this helps.
CENTURY CLUB MEMBER at 6 months post-op.
Referral to Guelph Feb/13, Sleep study and all bloodwork and ultrasound May/13, orientation July/13. Nurse, NUT,SW Sept/13, 2nd NUT, nurse and SW, 3rd round and cleared for surgery Dec/13. Pre-op Apr 7/14, Surgeon May 2/14, Opti Jul 3/14, surgery Jul 17/14.
The last time I had my bloodwork was in October at my 1 year check up. When are we supposed to go in next? 18 months? 2 years? I'm at Humber River. How often do you get it done? What's the recommendation? Darn. I should be on top of this.
RNY Oct. 27/17. HW 289; SW 285; GW 144; LW: 161 CW: 196 FML: Fighting regain :(
How often are you getting blood work?
If you overate, take frequent very very tiny sips of water to try to flush some of the excess food out of your pouch. That can be very painful. Also try laying on your side, which may help. Sitting up may be too much pressure on the pouch.
CENTURY CLUB MEMBER at 6 months post-op.
Referral to Guelph Feb/13, Sleep study and all bloodwork and ultrasound May/13, orientation July/13. Nurse, NUT,SW Sept/13, 2nd NUT, nurse and SW, 3rd round and cleared for surgery Dec/13. Pre-op Apr 7/14, Surgeon May 2/14, Opti Jul 3/14, surgery Jul 17/14.
Join us anytime Lexxi. Before BirdieGirl, KarenM posted, as did PatM, Tonya. I learned so much from these wonderful vets who so generously and gently guided me on the straight and narrow. Well, as much as they could. I do have a wild side.
I am one of the posters that never told family or friends about my surgery, so having a place to talk with others about my concerns, questions, *****fests, is very welcome for me. I try not to be judgmental, I preach my experience, and try to encourage. We are all in this for a better life. It's better to help than hinder.
CENTURY CLUB MEMBER at 6 months post-op.
Referral to Guelph Feb/13, Sleep study and all bloodwork and ultrasound May/13, orientation July/13. Nurse, NUT,SW Sept/13, 2nd NUT, nurse and SW, 3rd round and cleared for surgery Dec/13. Pre-op Apr 7/14, Surgeon May 2/14, Opti Jul 3/14, surgery Jul 17/14.
I've posted about memory loss and someone mentioned not to trust the docs so... I doubled my multivitamin. I'm taking 2 Materna a day and I feel soooooo much better. However, today I doubled my calories and had a crazy binge. So much so that I had sharp pains in my sides. So yes, the title is deceiving but bloody hell I am SCREWEDDDDDDD.
RNY Oct. 27/17. HW 289; SW 285; GW 144; LW: 161 CW: 196 FML: Fighting regain :(
Hey Maggs10.. i am in Belleville, via Hamilton 2 years ago.. had surgery in Hamilton 7 yrs ago, had abdominalplasty with Dr Michael Kreidstein 2 years out... 5 years ago.. and he is amazing!! in my opinion.. check out his website!! https://www.drkreidstein.com/ good luck!!
any questions... message me.... will be glad to help!
take care of you
Lexxi
Hey crqvingchange...
i lurk around in here from time to time and see you are still posting what used to be birdiegirl's thing!!
the what are you eating/doing post!! good for you!!
great to see you're keeping it up!!
thanks for doing so!!
take care of you
Lexxi 
Hey Murphygirl.... I had a full abdominalplasty.. upgraded from a panni.... with Dr. Michael Kreidstein after being 2 years out.. i'm now 7 years out.. and for the money I spent ($6grand) i don't regret one cent.. just wish i had the extra to get my arms done!! In My OPINION .. he is amazing!! check out his website! https://www.drkreidstein.com/ he got rid of my c-section scar (mine was vertical) and gave me a new belly button!! i had no complications whatsoever!! and had to stay overnight because of the drive to hamilton from scarborough... good luck!!
My Humber orientation was Nov 9th and I got a call with my appointments Feb 9th -exactly 3 months later.
I got all 3 trio appointments within Feb because I was willing to split them up.
Dr. Glazer sent me for a sleep study and I have found out that I needed a machine.
Surgery scheduled for June 17 th!!
If I were you, I would wait the 12 weeks - call if you don't hear anything by then.
Hang in there. Hugs. I waited 18 months from referral to surgery.
CENTURY CLUB MEMBER at 6 months post-op.
Referral to Guelph Feb/13, Sleep study and all bloodwork and ultrasound May/13, orientation July/13. Nurse, NUT,SW Sept/13, 2nd NUT, nurse and SW, 3rd round and cleared for surgery Dec/13. Pre-op Apr 7/14, Surgeon May 2/14, Opti Jul 3/14, surgery Jul 17/14.
