Spiky Bugger
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I would think there would be legal ramifications if your MD has been given outlines for your proper health care and does not follow through. Diana?
How about a letter?
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Dear Dr. Know-It-All,
Bcause I was not a science major, I am (understandably, I think) confused by conflicting information regarding what labs I need post DS.
Because a recent (small) study http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25595384 revealed that 93% of DS patients tested suffered from nutritional deficiencies, I am hopeful that best practices for me would include routine testing so that we don't have to wait until I am very sick to deal with something tbat might have been preventable.
And, I may not be the only one confused. It looks like even among tbemselves, bariatric surgeons who perform the RnY have different practices regarding testing than bariatric surgeons who perform the DS. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10340768. Given that difference, I can't think of any good reason to consult with a surgeon with no...or limited...experience dealing with post-DS issues.
Please reconsider your position on the requested testing.
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Or something nicer...but demanding.