Bariatric Surgery/Gastric Sleeve

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Expert: - 11/10/2008


Question
My Gastric Sleeve is one year old. I notice that eating meat is a problem and I have an easier time eating carbs. Is this normal

Answer
Ieberta,
For certain, it is normal that meat will fill you up more than carbs.  So usually, when a patient reports that meats are a problem but carbs are OK, they are trying to eat the same amount of meat as (for example) potatoes.

I suggest you try eating very small amounts of meat and see if that works better.  The advantage to you would be better nutrition (protein) and fewer calories.

If meat causes a problem for you, even in small amounts, I recommend you seek follow up with your surgeon.  Some additional testing may be appropriate.

Best of luck,

Dr JP

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John Pilcher, MD

Expertise

I can answer medically oriented questions about bariatric surgery including: patient selection, preparation for surgery, differences between types of bariatric surgery, aftercare following bariatric surgery. I can answer detailed questions about gastric bypass, Lap-Band, gastric sleeve, and revision bariatric surgery. I am only somewhat familiar with Biliopancreatic diversion. I am not prepared to answer insurance or other financial questions related to bariatric surgery.

Experience

I have been a practicing bariatric surgeon since 1995. About 85% of my current practice consists of bariatric surgery, including all of the above procedures except biliopancreatic diversion. I am the senior surgeon of a 5-surgeon group. I am recognized among surgeons and other medical professionals as the most experienced bariatric surgeon in my region.

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Fellow of American College of Surgeons Member, American Society for Bariatric Surgery

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BA in Biochemistry - University of Virginia Medical Degree - University of Virginia Surgical Residency - University of Virginia

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Alpha Omega Alpha

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