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I gotcha. Totally understandable. I will see what my surgeon looks for comparison to the above

Keep in mind they can use one vial of blood for numerous tests, not just one test per vial!

There sure can. But I looked at my last complete set of lab work, and they tested 103 separate items with 15 vials of blood. All of those aren't necessary every time, especially only a few months after surgery. But 4 vials is the basic number for a yearly physical for a young, healthy person. It doesn't scratch the surface for someone several years out from bariatric surgery.

Everyone should remember to have a dexa bone density scan, right before surgery, for a baseline, and every 2 years after. It is the ONK Y way to test bone health. The calcium test on lab work checks blood, not bone. Blood calcium can be fine, but we can still have major none issues.

Agreed.

I have everything that Laura has tested (and more) and no, it's nowhere near 15 vials.

Thank you so much for taking the time and send me this valuable info!!