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How Many Follow Up Appts. Did You Have Post-Op?

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2BeHappy2
2BeHappy2 Posts: 811 Member
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I had my 1st post-op appt last Fri (about 1 week after having my Sleeve done).
My next 1 will be 1 month from that date, so Nov 24th.
I cant find it in my info when to expect my next 1 at how many months out.
I want to say maybe 6 months but Im drawing a blank :blush:
I was wondering how many times in the 1st yr post-op you all are required and how long does it go from then after?
Is it 1 time per yr for X amount of yrs?

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  • april731
    april731 Posts: 122 Member
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    I would imagine every surgeon is a little different, but my schedule (and seems to be common) was 2 weeks post-op, 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months, 1 year. After that it is once a year indefinitely.
  • wilrhy
    wilrhy Posts: 199 Member
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    Mine is the same as April731
  • rpyle111
    rpyle111 Posts: 1,066 Member
    edited October 2014
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    I had a 2 week followup with the surgeon and another one scheduled for 3 months. A final appointment with the surgeon after 1 year. After that I am supposed to coordinate with my PCP for yearly bloodwork. I don't think I see the Bariatric Doctors again absent some specific reason.

    Rob
  • pawoodhull
    pawoodhull Posts: 1,759 Member
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    Mine was exactly like April731's. I now see them once a year. I will say though, I don't see my surgeon, I see the PA and if I ask, the nutritionist. And I can email the nutritionist and exercise specialist any time I want with questions or updates.
  • 2BeHappy2
    2BeHappy2 Posts: 811 Member
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    Im thinking (or maybe Im hoping...lol) that mine might be somewhat similar to Robs.
    Since Ive already had my 1st week out and Im scheduled for my 2nd one 1 month from that appt, my next 1 will be 6 months and then 1 at the 1 year anniversary of my surgery.
    I don't believe I have any more w/ them directly, more as follow ups w/ my own Dr.
  • sadiegirl32
    sadiegirl32 Posts: 181 Member
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    Mine is the same as april1731. I do have labs done once a year for my annual appointment and every 2 years I have a bone density test done. Labs and bone test are to make sure that malabsorption is not an issue since I had RNY.
  • garber6th
    garber6th Posts: 1,894 Member
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    Mine is the same as april731 as well, but since my one year "surgiversary" recently passed and I still need to lose about another 26 to get to goal, my surgeon wants to see me again in 6 months rather than wait one year. I LOVE my surgeon, I never mind going to see him!

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