Get your copy of this new BLOOD WORK SCHEDULE for your bariatric patients! (Spanish version included)

“How often do I need to check my blood work?” This is one of the questions that many of my bariatric patients would ask me after bariatric surgery. Did you know that they are to monitor their vitamin/mineral status every 3 months? 

Unfortunately, after bariatric surgery, the number of people that has postoperative micronutrient deficiencies increases while monitoring of potential deficiencies decreases. Many patients do not follow up with their surgeon, primary care physician, and dietitian as often as they should. As a result, they often forget or stop taking their vitamin and mineral supplements, resulting in nutrient deficiencies.

After laboratory draw, if the patient has nutrient deficiencies, it is recommended to monitor status every 3 months until the deficiency is corrected and stable. Performing nutrition-focused physical examination is also recommended to assess for any physical signs and symptoms of deficiencies. Don’t forget to ask your patients appropriate questions to fully assess for possible deficiencies.

Use this handout to remind your patients when to check their blood work and which serum markers to focus on to avoid nutrient deficiencies after bariatric surgery. The schedule list is for pre-surgery, 3 months post-surgery, 6-12 months post-surgery, and annually.

Patient population: This handout is perfect for your bariatric patients!

Other features:

  • Clear, easy-to-understand
  • Unbranded
  • Ready-to-print (pdf format)
  • Spanish version included 

Check out the discounted bundle of other bariatric support group presentations, including a support group complete guide + 3 presentations! Click here to head there now: BARIATRIC SUPPORT GROUP BUNDLE

Have you checked out the bariatric bundle available in The Outpatient Dietitian store? It has almost everything you need for your bariatric patients! Click here to head there now: BIG BARIATRIC BUNDLE

Did you know that my store also offers patient handouts for diabetes, high cholesterol, nutrient deficiencies, and adult/pediatric weight management? Click here to head there now: The Outpatient Dietitian Store

You must log in and be a buyer of this download to submit a review.