Re: What does a supportive PCP need to know about us?

[Guest guest]

, one thing that seems to pop up occasionally is using timed

release meds...they work for some, but not for others. So, this is

something a doc should just be aware of, especially for distals.

It's just so nice to hear of a doc that's willing to learn from us.

He may not have the time or inclination, but you might want to

suggest he lurk a bit on this list. IMNSHO, this is the best, most

comprehensive post-surgical sampling of potential problems,

successes, or anything else that may crop up after a few years.

Also, be sure to let him know to tell all WLS patients that they must

get their own copies of their labs to monitor for trends. The

doctors simply don't have the time to do this, so we must be

proactive with our own halth care. I wish I was more computer savvy

so I knew how to set up a spreadsheet, but that is something he might

want to suggest. If your group is large enough, he might start to

see trends among us after a few years, ie: Ferritin...this seems to

be something that likes to take a dive after 2-3 years.

Good luck,

in NJ

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> Hi everyone,

> I am fortunate to have a very supportive Primary Care Physician. As

a matter of fact, his partner recently agreed to be the medical

advisor for the new local support group I started.

>

> I am asking for your feedback on what kinds of things I should ask

> and inform them about. Bloodwork -- how often, what tests. What to

> look for? Signs of bad stuff -- i.e. bowel obstructions, adhesions,

> etc. Anything and everything you can think of, since I'm going to

> give them a list. So if you have a super-duper supportive PCP, let

me know what kinds of things he/she does to make your life easier. Or

> things YOU have taught your docs.

>

> LAP RNY 7/3/02

> Distal (200cm bypassed)

> 298/165/160

> LAP Gallbladder removal 6/30/03

[Guest guest]

Hi, ,

I admire your efforts to organize aftercare for others in your area.

Good show!

Dr. Terry Simpson in Phoenix, AZ is in the final stages of finishing

a book for publication, probably around October this year, targeted

at PCPs who provide aftercare for WLS patients. Dr. Simpson has been

doing mainly DS procedures, but I do not think that his book will be

DS-specific. From time to time he posts (as " obesitydr " ) on the

DuodenalSwitch Yahoo list, and from the way he presents himself I

believe that this doc's head is screwed on the right way. I plan to

buy two copies as soon as they are available--one for me and one for

my PCP.

--Steve

At 1:30 AM +0000 7/14/03, wrote:

>Hi everyone,

>I am fortunate to have a very supportive Primary Care Physician. As a

>matter of fact, his partner recently agreed to be the medical advisor

>for the new local support group I started.

>

>I am asking for your feedback on what kinds of things I should ask

>and inform them about. Bloodwork -- how often, what tests. What to

>look for? Signs of bad stuff -- i.e. bowel obstructions, adhesions,

>etc.