what tests do I ask my PCP to do?

I have an appointment w/ my PCP next month. My surgery doc said to have him do the yrly blood work. I've read that many tests aren't done & I'd like to suggest to my PCP that they be done. One test I just heard about at the support group was a "Dexa scan"  It's a bone scan to test for osteoperosis. I also am going to ask for a resting metobolic rate test. My weight is stuck & I'm doing all I know to do. I do cheat occasionally but not that much. I see my wt inching up there. And I want to nip it in the bud before I gain it back. yes I do exercize. Not enouph I'm sure but I do some. But what are all the other tests that I need to be aware of. I haven't been proactive w/ this & I now want to be. So if you could give me a list that would be a great help to me. I value everyone opinion here . Thanks, Brenda

http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/wls_grads/a,messageboard/action,replies/board_id,5491/cat_id,5091/topic_id,3548153/ Hopefully this link posted...It's by Tiger Angie (who is MIA lately)  I took her list to my doc and My doc ran them all. This list is all updated since my test with even more tests.  Hope this helps... I am trying to put the entire post in here...I hope it works!  LOL (My aol is a little schitzo lately) This is the link to the labs...I don't know if this will work...or not...If not send a personal message to Angie...She's very helpful and will send you a copy.  Here's hoping this works!  :::Crossing fingers:::: http://www.quickfiles.net/764282

tiger_angie San Antonio, TX Rudolf Weiner, M.D. RNY (06/29/04) Member Since: 10/27/04 [Latest Posts]

Post Date: 3/5/08 10:05 am Even though I'm supposed to be working (shhhhhhh, don't tell my boss!) I went ahead and combined Michelle's list with mine for a new and improved list! :-) Geocities is blocked here at work, so I had to google a way to get it out to y'all... and here it is! :-) http://www.quickfiles.net/764282 When I come back next week, I will replace the one on my website with this one... :-) Feel free to check it out and let me know if I need to make any corrections! Angie Angie "Those who go into surgery with the assumption that they will never have to think about what they eat, or need to make lifestyle adjustments to lose weight, or think that they can have surgery and "eat anything

WOW, Thanks ladies. Thats more than I could of asked for. this support group is wonderful. Brenda

one of the tests my Dr had me do was an upper GI Series to see how the pouch and stoma are come to find out my stoma is extremely dialated and I have to get it repaired. Hope you are doing well.