Low Monocytes--Lab Question

November 5, 2003

In a message dated 11/5/2003 10:56:39 AM Eastern Standard Time,

ga_kimba@... writes:

> I just got my annual lab results back. My PCP called the results normal (I

didn't get to see him for the results), and a copy of the results were given to

me. I won't see him again for three months...and I'll ask him this

question...but until then, I thought y'all might have some insight.

>

> My monocytes were low. The normal range is 4-13. Mine were 2. I've searched

the Web, and all I can find is info about how bad *high* monocytes are (usually

means infection). Anyone

> else have a low reading? Should I be concerned?

My PCP writes the lab order for me and sees the results, but a copy is also sent

to my surgeon. What the PCP sees as normal may not be what the surgeon sees as

normal. Have you sent a copy to your surgeon for his review?

Judy

Lap Proximal RNY 7/23/02

Drs. and Rabkin/SF

54/5'3 " - 257/140

size 22/XXL - 6/S

bmi 46/24

-66 inches

November 5, 2003

In a message dated 11/5/2003 3:48:33 PM Eastern Standard Time,

ga_kimba@... writes:

> No, I moved away from my surgeon's locale, so I don't have

> contact with him anymore.

I moved from San Francisco to land one year post-op. I have found a local

surgeon who has agreed to follow me post-op, but my surgeon in SF asks all of

his patients to send copies of lab results to him no matter where you live so he

can keep track of us. Is there a local surgeon you can go to? If not, why not

fax your labs to your surgeon for his review?