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Topic: Lab Work
On Friday I got a letter in the mail from KP stating what pre-op lab tests I needed to get done. I stopped into the Lab this morning and completed them all except one, the stool sample. I just couldn't push anything, so I'll have to drop that off later today.
Here's the list of labs they requested for me (I'm not sure if it is the same for everyone, I'm asume so, but don't take my word for it). Also, you'll need to fast 12-14 hours prior to lab testing, and make sure you have some liquids in you for your pee cup.
Chemistry - CBC, Electrolytes, Calcium, Uric Acid, Total Protein, Creatinine
Liver Function Tests - Alkaline Phos, Bilirubin Total, ALT, AST, Chronic Hepatitis Panel
Diabetes/Lipids - Glucose Fasting, Hemoblogin A1C, Microalbumin (urine), Lipid Panel Fasting
Endocrinology - TSH, Vitamin D-Hydroxy
Coagulation Study - Prothrombin Time (INR and Sec)
Stool for H. pylori Antigen
Here's the list of labs they requested for me (I'm not sure if it is the same for everyone, I'm asume so, but don't take my word for it). Also, you'll need to fast 12-14 hours prior to lab testing, and make sure you have some liquids in you for your pee cup.
Chemistry - CBC, Electrolytes, Calcium, Uric Acid, Total Protein, Creatinine
Liver Function Tests - Alkaline Phos, Bilirubin Total, ALT, AST, Chronic Hepatitis Panel
Diabetes/Lipids - Glucose Fasting, Hemoblogin A1C, Microalbumin (urine), Lipid Panel Fasting
Endocrinology - TSH, Vitamin D-Hydroxy
Coagulation Study - Prothrombin Time (INR and Sec)
Stool for H. pylori Antigen
Sian 
"If you can imagine it, you can achieve it. If you can dream it, you can become it."
Surgery Date 8/25/2011
Highest Weight 310lbs - Current Weight 154lbs - Goal Weight 175lbs
Topic: RE: 05/05/11 Weigh-In
Becca, I'm glad your hubby is finally on board the "Becca WLS" Train. Sometimes we all need that extra kick in the a$$! I wish my boyfriend finally had that switch turn on. He still brings home pizza, jack in the box, taco bell, etc because he doesn't want to cook and he knows I'm only drinking my shakes. I tell ya, it doesn't make it any easier for me.
Sian
"If you can imagine it, you can achieve it. If you can dream it, you can become it."
Surgery Date 8/25/2011
Highest Weight 310lbs - Current Weight 154lbs - Goal Weight 175lbs
Topic: RE: 05/05/11 Weigh-In
To me, staying the same is still an accomplishment, so congrats! 
I'm back to hitting those medi-fast shakes hard. All liquid, no solids....argh.
I'm back to hitting those medi-fast shakes hard. All liquid, no solids....argh.
Sian
"If you can imagine it, you can achieve it. If you can dream it, you can become it."
Surgery Date 8/25/2011
Highest Weight 310lbs - Current Weight 154lbs - Goal Weight 175lbs
Topic: RE: this week's check-in
Way to go Janet!! WOOHOO! 
Hope all you moms have a wonderful mothers day!
Hope all you moms have a wonderful mothers day!
Sian
"If you can imagine it, you can achieve it. If you can dream it, you can become it."
Surgery Date 8/25/2011
Highest Weight 310lbs - Current Weight 154lbs - Goal Weight 175lbs
Topic: RE: 05/05/11 Weigh-In
I am so late in posting my weight. Sorry. I was still at 278 this week. I'm not losing but didn't gain either. I hope I can say that next Thursday because this weekend I hosted a Baby Shower and Mother's Day so made a lot of great food and ate a lot of great food. Talk to you next week.
Marianne
Marianne
Topic: RE: Fitness Test
I got an e-mail from Terry at Positive Choice. I'm happy it seems to be going faster. I hope you had a happy Mother's Day. Mine was great. Talk to you soon.
Topic: RE: i'm here!
They called to schedule the fitness test but I missed the call, so calling on Monday to schedule. I already saw Dr. Ray. Wgt loss has been good for the past week 5#!!! but I'll probably stay there for 3 wks or so. I seem to go back & forth but as of Fri I was only 6# away from my goal wgt.
Topic: RE: Fitness Test
How did you get the lab work via the Internet (KP.ORG)? Did they email you?
My friend that finished her class on Jan. 13th said she had a meeting with Dr. Ray a week after, fitness test a week after that, blood work two weeks from fitness test, and appointment with PB on the March 8th.
The lady at fitness test told me they are moving much faster than they were 3 months ago! She said they were really back logged for a while, but things are better now. Maybe PB is back up to full surgical staff?
PS. Happy early Mother's Day
Becca
My friend that finished her class on Jan. 13th said she had a meeting with Dr. Ray a week after, fitness test a week after that, blood work two weeks from fitness test, and appointment with PB on the March 8th.
The lady at fitness test told me they are moving much faster than they were 3 months ago! She said they were really back logged for a while, but things are better now. Maybe PB is back up to full surgical staff?
PS. Happy early Mother's Day
Becca
