are you a Dr. Wheeler patient?

I am a patient of Dr. Wheelers I am 6 months out, and he is sending me for a dexascan, has anyone else had this done after surgery, and if so do you know why?

 I see his associate , Tompkins, but haven't heard of a dexascan.
I am 6 months out today.
If you find out what it is, please let me know.
He didn't say why he was ordering it?

Leslie

I see Dr. Smith I would also like to know what this is.

A Dexa Scan is bone density test used in screening for osteoporosis.
Maybe Dr Wheeler thinks you aren't getting enough calcium and is having the test done for precautionary measures.

Dr Wheeler is my Doc as well and he sent me for one. I think it is normal for him. I asume it is to make sure that we are getting enough calcium and not loosing bone. I don't remember at what point it was that he sent me for mine. I would think it would be more important for women than men but I gather he does it to all his patients.

pan head

thanks for the info, I researched it online and know it os to check bone density, I was just wonfering i have heard no one else speak of it, my mom had osteoperosis really bad befire she died, made her bedfast, but she was slim and smoked most of her life, I think that makes a difference also. my poor mom weighed 100 soak and wet, most of the time, don't know where i got my genes from, must have been my dads side of the family, haha.

I think it all depends on age, gender, family history and blood work. I get one every year along with my mammogram. I have strong family history, post menopausal and I'm over 40. And after RNY you should increase your calcium and make sure it's calcium citrate with Vitamin D to aid in absorption.