Re: Lab protocol for Lap Band patients

[Guest guest]

There is no protocol, but our surgeons check pre-op, then 3 mos, 6 mos, 9 mos, and yearly. We can request additional prn.

Amy Long Carrera MS, RD Clinical Dietitian Northridge Hospital Medical Center & Center for Weight Loss Surgery Northridge, CA Amy.Long@... 818-885-8500 x4034

From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Amy GehrigSent: Wednesday, November 19, 2008 6:04 PM Subject: Lab protocol for Lap Band patients

What is the protocol for checking vitamin/mineral status for a lap band patient? When is it typically done? (i.e 2 weeks pre-op?)

Thanks.

Amy Gehrig

Atlantic Bariatric Center

[Guest guest]

Dear Amy,

What labs are you checking pre-op and post-op for lap band patients to see their

vitamin and mineral status?

Drakopoulou, RD, MSc

[Guest guest]

We check all of our bariatric patients at 3 months and 12 months post-op for bloodwork.

If there are any problems, we supplement or make changes and then re-check after 8 weeks.

Hope that helps,

Virginia

From: Amy Gehrig <gehrigamy@...>Subject: Lab protocol for Lap Band patients Date: Wednesday, November 19, 2008, 9:04 PM

What is the protocol for checking vitamin/mineral status for a lap band patient? When is it typically done? (i.e 2 weeks pre-op?)

Thanks.

Amy Gehrig

Atlantic Bariatric Center