Question:
i have moved out of state

hey everyone whats up, i just have a question. i am post since 4/2002 and had my last dr. visit in june. i moved to another state and in the process of finding a dr. when and how often do i need to see the dr. and what types of tests needs to be preformed. so far i have lost 87lbs , and feel great. do you guys think that im losing weight at a good pace.    — stacey T. (posted on September 12, 2002)

September 12, 2002
Like you, I moved out of state (actually, completely across the country) 3 months after my RNY. I found a new doctor who I really like but who doesn't know a think about WLS. I have him run blood tests annually that measure my 1) protein levels (pre-albumin is key), blood calcium levels, Dexascan (shows bone density), iron levels, B-12 levels and anything else he thinks may be worrisome. He has been awesome about ordering up these tests for me and is really looking at my experience as a learning experience for himself. Already he has recommended WLS to several of his other obese patients. Don't worry - you'll do fine!
   — Terissa R.

September 13, 2002
Hey congrats on the move.... I had my surgery 4/17/02 ... weighed at dr.'s office last night - 80 pounds gone.... 5.5 start weight 261 current weight 181 personal goal 126 pounds to my goal... 55 WOOOO HOOOOO!!!! gone from size 24 to a size 14! Looks like your right on track to - WAY TO GO!
   — lindajenkins

September 13, 2002
If you email privately, I can send you the list the docs order for us.
   — vitalady