Bloodwork needed after bariatric surgery

Gastric bypass is a malabsorptive operation, which can lead to vitamin and nutrient deficiencies, especially if not properly monitored.  Therefore, we recommend bloodwork every 6-12 months afterwards:

The duodenal switch or SIPS Procedure is the most powerful of all weight loss surgeries!  However, SIPS/DS patients are also at the highest risk for vitamin and nutrient deficiences and MUST be compliant with the recommended post-op vitamins.  We recommend checking the following labs afterwards:

For gastric band patients, no specific labs are needed.  We recommend regular health screening labs according to your primary care physician’s guidelines.

Even though the gastric sleeve is not technically a malabsorptive procedure, vitamin deficiencies can rarely arise.  For this reason we recommend the following following labs aftwards: