Re: Labs---Question for RNY vets

June 25, 2004

2 1/2 YEARS post op, sorry, but it's the preggo scatter brain kickin' in.

-- In OSSG-pregnant , " brideandgroom2001 "

wrote:

> Hey guys. How frequently should labs to check for nutrient

> deficiencies be done---Cal, Iron, B12? I'm 2 1/2 post op & 14 weeks

> preggo.

>

> OB is treating me like a normie, except for no glucose syrup testing,

> thankfully. Dunno if it's optimistic thinking on his part, but I know

> & have heard of folks becoming anemic, having osteo issues, etc etc.

>

> WlsMomma

> EDD 12/20ish/04

June 28, 2004

Thanks . My OB is 'tough cookie' & again, he's treating me like

a normie. So I'll have to continue advocating on behalf of me &

bee-bee & insist on 'em follow-up gastric bypass labs.

Oh, & appts @ either PCP's or surgeon's are more than a 3 hour wait:-(

WlsMomma

14 weeks along

> I am almost 2 yrs post and I was worried about my labs being

abnormal. Low

> and behold they were absolutely perfect. I would test them as often

as you feel

> necessary or if you just don't feel " right " .

>

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