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Blood tests post bariatric surgery

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Postoperative blood tests following procedure (1):

Following Gastric band:

 

Table detailing the frequency of monitoring various blood tests including U+E, LFT, FBC, HbA1c, FBG, lipid profile, and Serum 25 hydroxy Vitamin D for different medical conditions.

Postoperative blood tests following gastric sleeve/gastric bypass/duodenal switch (DS)

 

Detailed chart showing recommended blood tests and monitoring frequencies for gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy patients, including tests for HbA1c, lipid profile, vitamins, and minerals.

Reference:

  • BOMSS Guidelines on perioperative and postoperative biochemical monitoring and micronutrient replacement for patients undergoing bariatric surgery September 2014

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