I thought I’d give you a little information I learned both while preparing for my recent experience with a new medical facility, as well as during the office visit.
This is my Med Matrix journey. One of the RNs assigned to me (and in charge of the lab) sent me the following before my initial visit:
I am reaching out so you know exactly what to expect at your upcoming Lab Draw and Body Scan appointment and how to prepare to get the most accurate baseline results possible.
What to expect at your appointment:
- Comprehensive blood draw. This is your baseline testing.
- InBody body composition scan. This is your body composition baseline.
- Review of your body scan results with our team. We will explain what the numbers mean and what we will track over time.
- Scheduling your provider consultation so your provider can review your labs and meet with you to discuss your full results and next steps.
Important reminder about this visit
Important reminder about this visit This appointment is to establish your baseline and complete your testing. You will NOT be seeing the provider at this visit. Your provider will review your results in advance of your appointment, so your first appointment is focused, personalized, and high value.
How to prepare for your blood draw
Medication/prescriptions are allowed (KEEP TAKING THESE)
Three days before your appointment
Please STOP any supplements containing Biotin (B7) for an accurate thyroid reading. It can be found by itself, in protein powders, energy drinks, etc
Eight hours before your appointment
Please fast for eight hours prior to your appointment. Water only, please. We provide light snacks at the clinic after your lab draw, if you’d like.
Try to avoid strenuous exercise the morning of the blood draw as it can affect results.
Now, knowing me, you know I had to Google why I wasn’t supposed to take Biotin. I also shared these findings on my Facebook page because this was news to me!
I was also instructed to drink plenty of water the day before and the morning of the morning of my appointment. This is because good hydration supports sample quality and often makes the blood draw easier.
Overall, I had an excellent experience during the office visit. Here’s what I noted, and I also wrote a Google review for Med Matrix.
My daughter drove my husband and me 2.5 hours each way to a new medical place in Maine where they took my blood and had me stand on a state-of/the/art machine that gave me a bunch of feedback. The nurse tried to explain what it all meant, but most went over my head—though she simplified as much as she could and wrote down the main takeaways she really wanted to make sure I could start right away.
It will be a few weeks before I speak with the doctor and get a complete rundown on what I need to do to improve my health. It was quite the process. I got some good news though. My arms are near equal in muscle mass. Same with my legs. They say if people are uneven from one side to the other they are more at risk of falling.
And I need to lose 87 pounds. It’s a lot, but my friend Linda has inspired me for sure! I already lost one inch around my waist in the last 4 weeks, so I know eating more protein and doing the hangs and squats have helped!
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Sheila “Spiral Sister” Murrey
The information provided is for educational purposes only and is not intended to treat, diagnose or prescribe.
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