Long Term Post-Ops - what is your opinion on this!

I am over 2 years post op and had my yearly visit with my bariatric surgeon. He feels that since I am doing so well, that I can now be followed through with my PCP for checkups and blood tests and no longer have to see him unless I have problems. The question I have is that when I brought this up to my PCP, her recommendation was to see me every three months until I am stabilized (I have no clue where she is coming from with that) and that there is no need for further blood tests unless there is a problem. I feel that I should only have to have a yearly visit and should continue on with the blood tests. Do you post ops feel that the blood tests are a necessity for the rest of our lives to monitor our various levels, like I do, or do you agree with the physician on this matter.

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