It is important to continue to see the Surgeon for regular appointments after any bariatric surgery.** There are several reasons for this. First, early post-operative problems such as wound infections are best detected by physical examination at the time of the first post-operative appointment. It is also important to give the patient guidance on his or her diet after surgery. Reinforcing the proper way to eat can avoid negative symptoms and frustrations that can occur. Finally, screening for long term problems, such as vitamin / mineral deficiency (or evidence of bypass prolapse) should be done at regular intervals.
We recommend post-operative appointments as follows:
- 1 week
- 1 month – First Adjustment
- 3 months – Second Adjustment
- Every 2-6 Months – Depending on the need for Adjustments
- 1 year
- Then yearly
Beginning 1 year after surgery, and yearly thereafter, blood tests should be drawn the week before the appointment, so they will be available for review when the patient comes in. Routine labs are:
- complete blood count
- serum electrolytes with creatinine and glucose
- iron, iron saturation, TIBC, ferritin
- vitamin B1
- vitamin B12
- folic acid
- ionized calcium and PTH levels
Any problems that are detected may require treatment and more frequent office visits to ensure a cure. Dr. Marvin believes that providing long-term follow up is essential to ensuring the best outcomes for his patients. We work together in a mutual Patient-Physician relationship to achieve these goals.
To schedule an appointment please call:
866-696-8660
or
713-993-7124
Gastric Bypass and Gastric Sleeve – Post-operative Office Visit
It is important to continue to see the Surgeon for regular appointments after a Gastric Bypass or Gastric Sleeve operation. There are several reasons for this. First, early post-operative problems such as wound infections are best detected by physical examination at the first post-operative visit. It is also important to give the patient guidance on his or her diet after surgery. Reinforcing the proper way to eat can avoid negative symptoms and frustrations that can occur. Finally, screening for long term problems, such as vitamin or mineral deficiency, should be done at regular intervals, so that if they appear they can be treated before the patient becomes symptomatic.
We recommend post-operative appointments as follows:
- 1 week
- 1 month
- 3 months
- 6 months
- 1 year
- Then yearly
From 3 months on blood tests should be drawn the week before the appointment, so they will be available for review when the patient comes in. Routine labs are:
- complete blood count
- serum electrolytes with creatinine and glucose
- iron, iron saturation, TIBC, ferritin
- vitamin B1
- vitamin B12
- folic acid
- ionized calcium and PTH levels
Any problems that are detected may require treatment and more frequent office visits to ensure a cure. Dr. Marvin believes that providing long-term follow up is essential to ensuring the best outcomes for his patients. We work together in a mutual Patient-Physician relationship to achieve these goals.
To schedule an appointment please call:
866-696-8660
or
713-993-7124
**Endoscopic procedures follow a modified schedule to be provided by the clinic.