I need a kick in the butt... or something

DebsGiz
on 4/22/12 1:09 am - FL

Hey Kiddo,

Just want you to know that I'm sending you some extra positive energy right now. I've been getting the sense that you're struggling lately, and just want you to know how much you are cared for and what a bright light you are for so many of us...

MarilynT
on 4/22/12 1:09 am

RNY on 10/02/01

Thanks for the reminder....I need to reschedule my yearly checkup (bariatric and female) that was cancelled because of all the crap my poor bulldog BooRadley has been going thru with his eyes (4th surgery in a month!! ).

Looking forward to your post on Tuesday that says "I did it!"

Marilyn (now in NM)
RNY 10/2/01
262(HW)/150-155(GW)/159(CW)
(updated March 2012)

AMTRIUMPHANT
on 4/22/12 1:47 am - NY

Kelly,
How many times a year do we need to have our blood drawn??? and who does it the surgeon or PC doctor??? What are they looking for??? Anyway many (((((((HUGS)))))) to you, why dont you use the if then method to reward/punish your self??? If you go get your blood work you will ....... and if you don't you'll have to do something you hate...??

RNY w/Revision on 4/2 Goal Weight 135

poet_kelly
on 4/22/12 1:50 am - OH

RNY on 11/04/08

Most surgeon recommend labs every three months the first year, then once or twice a year after that. I do mine (well, I try to do mine) every six months but obviously I am late this time. I don't think once a year is enough.

Any doc can order the labs. My PCP orders mine. Docs don't usually draw the blood themselves, though. I go to the lab at my local hospital to get mine drawn. I've had it drawn a couple times at my PCP's office (there is a phlebotomist there) but last time, after I sat there for a long time waiting for them to get everything ready, she told me she did not have all of the necessary tubes and I would have to go to a lab to get it drawn. So now I just go to the hospital.

What are they looking for? About a million things. Vitamin and mineral deficiencies, problems with blood sugar, cholesterol, signs of liver trouble, etc.

Kelly

Please note: I AM NOT A DOCTOR. If you want medical advice, talk to your doctor. Whatever I post, there is probably some surgeon or other health care provider somewhere that disagrees with me. If you want to know what your surgeon thinks, then ask him or her. Check out my blog.

Eliza55
on 4/22/12 2:05 am - PA

RNY on 08/11/11

Kelly
You're always so good about helping us with our labs, that I'm glad you're finding a way to hold yourself accountable. Please post when you get them done, or I'll send a reminder :-)

Eliza

Consult:239 SW:217 1mo:195 2mo:182 3mo:169 6mo:139 9mo GOAL CW: +2 from underweight

Cleopatra_Nik
on 4/22/12 2:09 am - Baltimore, MD

RNY on 01/08/08

Ok, I haven't had to do this in YEARS. But if you don't post on Tues that you got your labs, I will show up at your bedside singing this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ffL573XI50

I've done it before. I will do it again.

RNY Gastric Bypass 1-8-08 350/327/200 (HW/SW/CW). I spend most of my time playing with my food over at Bariatric Foodie - check me out!

poet_kelly
on 4/22/12 8:46 am - OH

RNY on 11/04/08

OK, now I'm really tempted to not get them done Tues. If you show up to sing, could you bring food? Or tell me what to buy and I'll shop for it tomorrow and then when you're done singing, you could cook for me?

Kelly

Please note: I AM NOT A DOCTOR. If you want medical advice, talk to your doctor. Whatever I post, there is probably some surgeon or other health care provider somewhere that disagrees with me. If you want to know what your surgeon thinks, then ask him or her. Check out my blog.

Cleopatra_Nik
on 4/22/12 11:28 am - Baltimore, MD

RNY on 01/08/08

Um...no food...no cooking...just that song. Off-key.

Sorry, Kels, but this is TOUGH love!

RNY Gastric Bypass 1-8-08 350/327/200 (HW/SW/CW). I spend most of my time playing with my food over at Bariatric Foodie - check me out!

CarolBeth
on 4/22/12 3:12 am - SoCal, CA

If I, the QUEEN of procrastination, can go in and get my 18 vials of blood drawn like I just did last week, I know you can do it! Get in there and get that blood tested. TUESDAY!!! NO EXCUSES!!!

Carol - RNY July 11, 2011

seattledeb
on 4/22/12 3:23 am

RNY on 12/22/08

Suck it up girl. I'll be getting labs drawn on Tuesday too. I get labs every week. They know me by name at the lab. I've read every magazine in the lobby.
Don't make me hunt you down.
Deb T.

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