One year labs...

well i got the results on my one year labs. everything was in normal range except a couple things. FIRST the idiots at the lab didn't do the B1 testing...apparently they were supposed to draw a separate tube of blood to freeze to do that test? i dunno...so i have to go do that again. SECOND...the doctor said my liver enzymes are high and i have to call back today to schedule "further testing" on my liver and gallbladder. i hope that doesn't mean gallbladder removal. i've had 3 surgeries in this past year now i don't want another!! plus that's gonna set us back on our baby plans too! anyway just thought i'd let y'all know. did anyone else have that problem with the liver enzymes? Steph 350/142/140 (5'8") below surgeon's goal of 143!!

Hey Steph, high liver enzymes are pretty typical with quick weight loss, but it is better to be safe, did you post this to the main board also? As for the B-1 test, been there, done that. At my 6 month bloodwork the lab screwed mine up too and I had to go back for a retake. Do you keep copies of all your lab work, I am in the process of putting them in a spreadsheet to compare and see what each one reflects. I've recently subscribed to the Yahoo graduate board, can't post to it yet until I'm a year out but I've read some very interesting post....lots of knowledge and experience from those further out and the need to supplement. If you're interested I can send you the link....will need to be tough-skinned though they can get brutal at times. Hugs, Dana

yes i did post on the main board...not much has been said other than i can be normal the first year to have high liver enzymes. i got my actual lab results today and they are VERY high...i guess that's why he's concerned. i have an ultrasound on thursday morning...and i'm going to see my surgeon that day also so i'll talk to him about it more. i've been worried about not having enough b12 and it's actually quite high also...i guess i'll cut back on that!! i wish i would have kept copies of my lab work from before. my doctor doesn't give me the labs unless i ask for them and when i do it's to give to the surgeon. oh well...maybe now i'll do that! that would be great if you want to give me the link to the yahoo grad board. i'll at least lurk there and see what all is said before i post anything. thanks dana!! Steph

HI Steph--I haven't had my 1 year labs yet (will do them Feb 24th) but my 5 and 9 month ones were ok,,,,I hope this all turns out OK for you. I wonder if it could be because you lost so much weight so fast and will settle down once you maintain your weight for a while....hope so!! Best wishes Wanda

I have not had my labs completed yet but will schedule soon. How do we joing the grad board. I also have lurked there and they are brutal. Steph - congratulations on your success. I enjoyed reading your journal. Sarah

thanks! here's a link to the grad board http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/wls_grads/