Dr. Appt in the morning..Help!

I had my lap RNY in Mexico and my PCP is not trained in WLS. At this stage what type of blood work needs to be taken? Any other advise would be great!

When I was about 3 months out, my surgeon ordered the following: CBC w/Diff, Chem 18, folate, and Iron Studies (whi*****lude, ferritin, TIBC, Iron saturation, and iron level). I didn't have my protein checked because I average 70-90grams/day (doc wanted 65-70). Unfortunately, most PCP's are not trained in WLS. What you could suggest is that he/she get in touch with a surgeon who does the surgery. The "good" surgeons will be more than willing to educate. Another suggestion is to give him the link to this website or any/all informtation that you've obtained. The PCP's I've dealt with are skittish about taking on WLS patients mainly because they're (the docs) hearing all of the bad stuff related to the surgery and just aren't knowledgeable. Good luck with the appointment. Hugs, Beth

My surgeon was Jeffrey Hunter Federal Way Virginia Mason. He is very good. I only had a one month checkup then 6 mo. At the 1 month I had tests to check for iron deficiency. 6months will check for vitamin deficiencies. I have had 3 meetings with nutritionists and have one in a couple weeks. My regular Dr. does blood chemistries every 6 months already, so I had that 2 weeks ago my calcium levels were fine, too. and am 5 mo out today. My good insurance ends at the end of the month, so I will be getting my 6 month post-op checkup about 10 days early.After that is is yearly.