Labs

I am 4 months post op and have not had any lab work done. How soon and how often do you have your labs done?

My paperwork from the doctor said that I would have blood work done starting at the first month and then at each appointment.  I am 7 months post-op and I have not had any blood work yet. 

 I haven't had lab work done either. I actually didn't know we had to after surgery. 

You should check with your doctor. I believe you should be having blood work done soon. I am sure the first couple of months you didn't have a lot of restriction and such but, you should ask your doctor because you don't want to be deficient in vitamins or be taking too much medication if you are on anything like thyroid or blood pressure meds.

 I go back for a second fill end of February.  I'll ask him at that time.  

I always wondered how they would know if I was having a vitamin deficiency. 

I had to have bloodwork at 3 months, and since everything was good, i do not need it again until a year. But I would ask your doctor.

I haven't either and am 4 months post op too.  I am gonna ask when I go in later this month.  Maybe I'll have him or my family doctor just do it.  It would be nice to know everything is fine after living with the band for a while. 

Boo

Thanks everyone. I guess I should ask the doctor if/when he will do them. If not I will ask my PCP do it.