What blood work is needed after 3 years?
Hello,
I am a 3 year post-RNY graduate. I do not remember what all labs need to be done.
I had my surgery done in Germany (we're Army), and all my medical records were lost in transit. I now see a Family Practioner that doesn't know anything about gastric bypass patients. I have been struggling with severe anemia for almost 2 years now. I really want to get a list of specifics to be tested for at my next visit. It has been a year since my last labs and I really want a FULL work-up. I do get a B-12 every month, but now I am having significant memory loss and confusion. I'm also dealing with hair loss AGAIN. I'm only 47. I really think it is a deficiency of some kind. I used to have a list of things to be tested but I have since misplaced it in our move. Can anyone provide me with a list of things to be tested?
Thanks!
Tammy
I am a 3 year post-RNY graduate. I do not remember what all labs need to be done.
I had my surgery done in Germany (we're Army), and all my medical records were lost in transit. I now see a Family Practioner that doesn't know anything about gastric bypass patients. I have been struggling with severe anemia for almost 2 years now. I really want to get a list of specifics to be tested for at my next visit. It has been a year since my last labs and I really want a FULL work-up. I do get a B-12 every month, but now I am having significant memory loss and confusion. I'm also dealing with hair loss AGAIN. I'm only 47. I really think it is a deficiency of some kind. I used to have a list of things to be tested but I have since misplaced it in our move. Can anyone provide me with a list of things to be tested?
Thanks!
Tammy
I can tell you that my work sheet for the lab calls it 'Malabsorptive PNL' which is
CPB, CBC, Lipid, Ferr, folate, iron/tibc/tsh, b1, b6, b12, prealbumin...
from what you are saying, I think you should try to get the blood work done a couple weeks before your visit- that way the doctor can look at the results with you.
It might be a good time to take a hard look at what vitamins you are taking.
I hope you feel better soon!
betty
CPB, CBC, Lipid, Ferr, folate, iron/tibc/tsh, b1, b6, b12, prealbumin...
from what you are saying, I think you should try to get the blood work done a couple weeks before your visit- that way the doctor can look at the results with you.
It might be a good time to take a hard look at what vitamins you are taking.
I hope you feel better soon!
betty
Yes, the malabsortion panel. When I had mine done the lab tech had to look it up as they never heard of it. And do look at your vits & let Dr. know what you've been taking or not taking. This is a lifelong love affair & you can't stop taking them.
Take care,
Kathy
Take care,
Kathy
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