Guest guest Posted February 14, 2003 Report Share Posted February 14, 2003 Sounds like you have doc that cares! Lifetime follow-up is important in WLS, especially WLS with a restrictive component (RnY, DS). Periodic lab work is necessary to make sure that there is no malnutrition, anemia, or bone demineralization, for example. Hug this surgeon! Too many just shuck their patients after they remove the stitches. Besides, I think they make much more money in the OR than seeing patients for follow-up. --Steve At 12:30 PM -0500 2/14/03, rfisher815@... wrote: >After the first year, my surgeon wants us to see him annually. >Other than for the purpose of making more money, is there any reason >that you can think of? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 14, 2003 Report Share Posted February 14, 2003 Sounds like you have doc that cares! Lifetime follow-up is important in WLS, especially WLS with a restrictive component (RnY, DS). Periodic lab work is necessary to make sure that there is no malnutrition, anemia, or bone demineralization, for example. Hug this surgeon! Too many just shuck their patients after they remove the stitches. Besides, I think they make much more money in the OR than seeing patients for follow-up. --Steve At 12:30 PM -0500 2/14/03, rfisher815@... wrote: >After the first year, my surgeon wants us to see him annually. >Other than for the purpose of making more money, is there any reason >that you can think of? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 14, 2003 Report Share Posted February 14, 2003 Periodic lab work is necessary to make sure that there is no > malnutrition, anemia, or bone demineralization, for example. Well, my doc also insists on seeing you once a year after being 2 years post op........BUT, she doesn't require any bloodwork, test, NOTHING.......when I asked her why she doesn't do blood test or bone scans or anything she replied that she doesn't think that they are necessary and she doesn't do them unless something starts to go wrong.....REAL dangerous position in my opinion. Of course I still go to my PCP and do them. I honestly can't see a reason for going back....I think she does it so that they can keep track of certain things, like percentages of post ops that still " maintain " and so on! P. Re: Doctor's Visits > Sounds like you have doc that cares! Lifetime follow-up is important > in WLS, especially WLS with a restrictive component (RnY, DS). > Periodic lab work is necessary to make sure that there is no > malnutrition, anemia, or bone demineralization, for example. Hug > this surgeon! Too many just shuck their patients after they remove > the stitches. Besides, I think they make much more money in the OR > than seeing patients for follow-up. > > --Steve > > At 12:30 PM -0500 2/14/03, rfisher815@... wrote: > >After the first year, my surgeon wants us to see him annually. > >Other than for the purpose of making more money, is there any reason > >that you can think of? > > > Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG > > Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 14, 2003 Report Share Posted February 14, 2003 Periodic lab work is necessary to make sure that there is no > malnutrition, anemia, or bone demineralization, for example. Well, my doc also insists on seeing you once a year after being 2 years post op........BUT, she doesn't require any bloodwork, test, NOTHING.......when I asked her why she doesn't do blood test or bone scans or anything she replied that she doesn't think that they are necessary and she doesn't do them unless something starts to go wrong.....REAL dangerous position in my opinion. Of course I still go to my PCP and do them. I honestly can't see a reason for going back....I think she does it so that they can keep track of certain things, like percentages of post ops that still " maintain " and so on! P. Re: Doctor's Visits > Sounds like you have doc that cares! Lifetime follow-up is important > in WLS, especially WLS with a restrictive component (RnY, DS). > Periodic lab work is necessary to make sure that there is no > malnutrition, anemia, or bone demineralization, for example. Hug > this surgeon! Too many just shuck their patients after they remove > the stitches. Besides, I think they make much more money in the OR > than seeing patients for follow-up. > > --Steve > > At 12:30 PM -0500 2/14/03, rfisher815@... wrote: > >After the first year, my surgeon wants us to see him annually. > >Other than for the purpose of making more money, is there any reason > >that you can think of? > > > Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG > > Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 14, 2003 Report Share Posted February 14, 2003 Blood work 2x/year? Thanks, Vitalady, Inc. T www.vitalady.com If you are interested in PayPal, please click here: https://secure.paypal.com/affil/pal=vitalady%40bigfoot.com Doctor's Visits > After the first year, my surgeon wants us to see him annually. Other than for the purpose of making more money, is there any reason that you can think of? > > Robina > -115 lbs. (under goal & happy to be there!) > > Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG > > Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 14, 2003 Report Share Posted February 14, 2003 Blood work 2x/year? Thanks, Vitalady, Inc. T www.vitalady.com If you are interested in PayPal, please click here: https://secure.paypal.com/affil/pal=vitalady%40bigfoot.com Doctor's Visits > After the first year, my surgeon wants us to see him annually. Other than for the purpose of making more money, is there any reason that you can think of? > > Robina > -115 lbs. (under goal & happy to be there!) > > Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG > > Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 14, 2003 Report Share Posted February 14, 2003 My doc too stresses the importance of followup and his followup care is included in his cost for the surgery. Now keep in mind that his " free " followup means I do not pay him to see him in his office, but I DO pay the lab (which of course is separate from his office) for their labwork. It is expensive, especially now that I have NO insurance, but I guarentee you I will keep up with my yearly labs...it is SO VERY IMPORTANT to keep an eye on this stuff. Be glad, glad, glad that your doc requires this and keeps his eye on you. I can't stress enough how very foolish I think it is for patients to think they are invincible and need no follow-up care. Just because you feel great at one year out does not mean you will continue to be problem-free. At almost four years out, I've seen too many people say " It can't happen to me....I'm doing great! " and then crash. Don't be one of them....keep up with your labs and follow your doctor's orders. KC Re: Doctor's Visits Sounds like you have doc that cares! Lifetime follow-up is important in WLS, especially WLS with a restrictive component (RnY, DS). Periodic lab work is necessary to make sure that there is no malnutrition, anemia, or bone demineralization, for example. Hug this surgeon! Too many just shuck their patients after they remove the stitches. Besides, I think they make much more money in the OR than seeing patients for follow-up. --Steve At 12:30 PM -0500 2/14/03, rfisher815@... wrote: >After the first year, my surgeon wants us to see him annually. >Other than for the purpose of making more money, is there any reason >that you can think of? Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 14, 2003 Report Share Posted February 14, 2003 My doc too stresses the importance of followup and his followup care is included in his cost for the surgery. Now keep in mind that his " free " followup means I do not pay him to see him in his office, but I DO pay the lab (which of course is separate from his office) for their labwork. It is expensive, especially now that I have NO insurance, but I guarentee you I will keep up with my yearly labs...it is SO VERY IMPORTANT to keep an eye on this stuff. Be glad, glad, glad that your doc requires this and keeps his eye on you. I can't stress enough how very foolish I think it is for patients to think they are invincible and need no follow-up care. Just because you feel great at one year out does not mean you will continue to be problem-free. At almost four years out, I've seen too many people say " It can't happen to me....I'm doing great! " and then crash. Don't be one of them....keep up with your labs and follow your doctor's orders. KC Re: Doctor's Visits Sounds like you have doc that cares! Lifetime follow-up is important in WLS, especially WLS with a restrictive component (RnY, DS). Periodic lab work is necessary to make sure that there is no malnutrition, anemia, or bone demineralization, for example. Hug this surgeon! Too many just shuck their patients after they remove the stitches. Besides, I think they make much more money in the OR than seeing patients for follow-up. --Steve At 12:30 PM -0500 2/14/03, rfisher815@... wrote: >After the first year, my surgeon wants us to see him annually. >Other than for the purpose of making more money, is there any reason >that you can think of? Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 14, 2003 Report Share Posted February 14, 2003 I can think of lots of reasons. I'm nearly 21 years out, and just now having some problems. My surgeon is retired. But I called him anyway a couple of weeks ago. He discussed my case with me, pointed me to where I needed to go to get my records, and told me what I need to do to " fix " my problem. Bless his heart. If he hadn't talked to me, I'd not had a clue as to where to look for answers. Keep having your checkups. Jac mailto:jholdaway@... http://www.pictureitdigitaldesigns.com/ http://members.cox.net/xxxfarmpaints Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 14, 2003 Report Share Posted February 14, 2003 I can think of lots of reasons. I'm nearly 21 years out, and just now having some problems. My surgeon is retired. But I called him anyway a couple of weeks ago. He discussed my case with me, pointed me to where I needed to go to get my records, and told me what I need to do to " fix " my problem. Bless his heart. If he hadn't talked to me, I'd not had a clue as to where to look for answers. Keep having your checkups. Jac mailto:jholdaway@... http://www.pictureitdigitaldesigns.com/ http://members.cox.net/xxxfarmpaints Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 14, 2003 Report Share Posted February 14, 2003 It's important to have yearly blood work. My surgeon required his patients to do this as well. It's also very important to actually know what tests should be done. Almost 10 yrs out (May 17th), I have only just in the last couple of years, gotten extensive blood tests. I moved away from where my surgeon was. None of the other doctors knew exactly what to check for. I've had only family docs. It wasn't until I had elevated numbers on my liver that I joined this list and found out what I really should be looking at. Don't forget you Dexascan either. Dawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 14, 2003 Report Share Posted February 14, 2003 It's important to have yearly blood work. My surgeon required his patients to do this as well. It's also very important to actually know what tests should be done. Almost 10 yrs out (May 17th), I have only just in the last couple of years, gotten extensive blood tests. I moved away from where my surgeon was. None of the other doctors knew exactly what to check for. I've had only family docs. It wasn't until I had elevated numbers on my liver that I joined this list and found out what I really should be looking at. Don't forget you Dexascan either. Dawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 14, 2003 Report Share Posted February 14, 2003 I think the original question was whether one needs to continue seeing the WLS SURGEON after a year or more post-op. I can see no real need for that, as long as one is getting labs done on a regular basis thru pcp or other doc. Maybe if you're having continued major problems related to the surgery, but otherwise, any doc can write scrip for your labs............... Carol A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 14, 2003 Report Share Posted February 14, 2003 I think the original question was whether one needs to continue seeing the WLS SURGEON after a year or more post-op. I can see no real need for that, as long as one is getting labs done on a regular basis thru pcp or other doc. Maybe if you're having continued major problems related to the surgery, but otherwise, any doc can write scrip for your labs............... Carol A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 15, 2003 Report Share Posted February 15, 2003 My doctor charge $80 per visit. Nothing is free! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 15, 2003 Report Share Posted February 15, 2003 My doctor charge $80 per visit. Nothing is free! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2003 Report Share Posted February 19, 2003 I really don't think that a surgeon can make enough money by seeing a patient once a year to make it worth their time. Think of how much more they could make by being in the operating room with the time that it would take to see his posties. I assume that they want to see you at least once a year to track your progress in order to know what they have or have not done correctly and to fine tune thier techniques for the next patient that comes along. So think of it as helping out the next guy down the line. Mine also does labs so this is the time to fine tune your supplements and he tracks his stats (for research, maybe?). And since your surgeon is the only one that knows what s/he did to your innards, this is the time to ask any questions that you may have. Sorry that this is so out of date, I've been the big blizzard of '03 for four days. Just got back to sunny Central Cal this morn. Alice The Loon RNY 12/28/00 > After the first year, my surgeon wants us to see him annually. Other than for the purpose of making more money, is there any reason that you can think of? > > Robina > -115 lbs. (under goal & happy to be there!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2003 Report Share Posted February 19, 2003 I really don't think that a surgeon can make enough money by seeing a patient once a year to make it worth their time. Think of how much more they could make by being in the operating room with the time that it would take to see his posties. I assume that they want to see you at least once a year to track your progress in order to know what they have or have not done correctly and to fine tune thier techniques for the next patient that comes along. So think of it as helping out the next guy down the line. Mine also does labs so this is the time to fine tune your supplements and he tracks his stats (for research, maybe?). And since your surgeon is the only one that knows what s/he did to your innards, this is the time to ask any questions that you may have. Sorry that this is so out of date, I've been the big blizzard of '03 for four days. Just got back to sunny Central Cal this morn. Alice The Loon RNY 12/28/00 > After the first year, my surgeon wants us to see him annually. Other than for the purpose of making more money, is there any reason that you can think of? > > Robina > -115 lbs. (under goal & happy to be there!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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