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| Kidney Transplant Recipient and Lap Band | 8/28/2008 | John Pilcher, MD |
Q: Pilcher, I received a kidney transplant about 6 years ago and I haven't had any problems whatsoever ...
A: Kenya, First, let me endorse the conclusion you've reached that it IS reasonable to consider ...
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| post operative pancreatitis | 8/27/2008 | John Pilcher, MD |
Q: What would the symptoms of post operative pancreatitis be? I had a gastric diverticulum removed July ...
A: Megan, If a person had one episode of pancreatitis in the past, they are a bit more liable to have ...
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| post operative pancreatitis | 8/26/2008 | John Pilcher, MD |
Q: What would the symptoms of post operative pancreatitis be? I had a gastric diverticulum removed July ...
A: Megan, Surgery might cause pancreatitis if the operation causes direct physical trauma to the ...
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| Do I qualify? | 8/24/2008 | John Pilcher, MD |
Q: I'm a 24 year old female, I stand about 5'9'' and I weight about 445 lbs. Ive been told that I ...
A: Sarah, Based on the information you've given me, I think it is very likely that it would be logical ...
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| Foul smelling gas and runny stools | 8/18/2008 | John Pilcher, MD |
Q: I had the R-Y surgery in Oct 06. It has been successful, as I have lost 127 pounds. However, I ...
A: Jo-Ann, Your surgeon needs to be the main one to address this issue, since much of the answer is ...
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| bariatric surgeon | 8/13/2008 | John Pilcher, MD |
Q: Have you heard of a client that had their stomached stapled and after its failure had the lapband ...
A: Sorayal, This procedure of putting a Band on a previously stapled stomach is being practiced by a ...
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| Staples on VSG | 8/13/2008 | John Pilcher, MD |
Q: I am thinking on having a VSG surgery, but I am concerned about the long term effects that the ...
A: Cesar, I understand your concern. The good news is that the staples that are used for all surgery ...
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| Gastric Surgery | 8/12/2008 | John Pilcher, MD |
Q: Are there any surgeons in Mobile, Alabama that do the revise gastric bypass surgery.I had the ...
A: Ms. Jones, I'm not immediately familiar with the surgeons in Alabama. You are most likely to be ...
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| Post Incisional Hernia Surgery | 7/24/2008 | Karla K. |
Q: I had an Incisional Hernia repair 5 days ago and there is a know under the incision the Dr made to ...
A: You need to have a surgeon or at least your primary care physician examine the knot to figure out ...
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| Why am I having such trouble losing weight after my RNY? | 7/22/2008 | Jacqueline Jacques, ND |
Q: I had RNY on 2/25/08. I took a six month health/surgery educationclass with Kaiser to qualify for ...
A: Sheryl, The sort term failure after gastric bypass is very small - meaning that most people do lose ...
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| 1 month post op rny | 7/21/2008 | John Pilcher, MD |
Q: i am following all orders, but i am losing weight very slowly. 2 lbs. a wk. is this 'normal'. i am ...
A: Jennifer, In my experience, 2 pounds per week is a really good pace in the long run, but it is a bit ...
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| 1 month post op rny | 7/21/2008 | John Pilcher, MD |
Q: i am following all orders, but i am losing weight very slowly. 2 lbs. a wk. is this 'normal'. i am ...
A: Jennifer, It is not typical in my experience to have a weight loss this small. You will need fairly ...
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| Life as a surgeon | 7/20/2008 | John Pilcher, MD |
Q: Dr. Pilcher, Can you please tell me how much free time you have during the week? I am reapplying ...
A: Amanda, This is a really interesting line of questions, but it is hard to answer adequately by ...
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| lapband | 7/16/2008 | John Pilcher, MD |
Q: i have had my lapband for almost 2 years. i have lost 124 lbs. i have had great success. however, ...
A: I'm not sure what you meant about the "race against your son," maybe the Band was tightened quickly ...
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| Rou n Y Reversal | 7/14/2008 | John Pilcher, MD |
Q: I was wondering if you can tell me if there has ever been a reversal to a roux n y procedure?
A: Robin, There have been many cases of a Roux-en-Y gastric bypass being "reversed" by connecting the ...
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| Bariatric Revision Surgery | 7/11/2008 | John Pilcher, MD |
Q: Twenty-six years ago, I had a gastroplasty surgery. After losing 110 lbs., I had a complete ...
A: Linda, My opinion is that revision surgery would be fairly risky because of the old scar and the ...
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| BYPASS SURGERY !!!! | 7/8/2008 | Karla K. |
Q: I HAVE TRIED EVERYTHING TO LOSS WEIGHT AND HAVE NOT HAD ANY RESULT. THIS HAS BEEN FOR A LONG TIME, ...
A: You can appeal your insurance's decision, as long as they don't have an exclusion for bariatric ...
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| blockage in esophagus? | 7/4/2008 | John Pilcher, MD |
Q: I'm 58 yrs. old, had lap band surgery in Mexico in September, 2008. I lost 20 lbs in the month ...
A: Patti, You are in urgent need of experienced attention for you and your Band. You should contact ...
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| Gastric bypas vs sleeve | 7/2/2008 | John Pilcher, MD |
Q: I am scheduled for bypass on July 28th which my insurance "was" going to cover. During my office ...
A: LaShon, There are a lot of factors in this decision that can't really be captured in an email, so ...
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| is AchievOne protein ok for me? | 6/29/2008 | Jacqueline Jacques, ND |
Q: I have heard great things about AchievOne protein, and have found great prices at ...
A: Most bariatric surgeons would really prefer that you stay away from caffeine - especially early on ...
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| fullness in esophagus | 6/20/2008 | Karla K. |
Q: I am 2 1/2 weeks post op from gatric sleeve surgery. I stop all liquids 30 min. before/after eating ...
A: Usually, that fullness in your esophagus feeling means that you've eating a little bit too much. ...
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| Gastric band question | 6/19/2008 | John Pilcher, MD |
Q: I have had a band for about a year - about 30 lbs lost and 40 to go. The slow weight loss more from ...
A: Leigh, An upper scope (EGD) can show if there's any persistent inflammation from reflux, or if ...
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| STAPLES MISSFIRE | 6/17/2008 | John Pilcher, MD |
Q: I'M LOOKING FOR THE BEST OF THE BEST TOP IN THE COUNTRY FOR GASTRIC BYPASS REVISION SURGEON... MY ...
A: Yazmin, I'm truly sorry to hear of your husband's difficulties. My input is that there IS a valid ...
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| Possible revision | 6/12/2008 | Karla K. |
Q: I had gasric by-pass abou 6 years ago. I was 488 and got down to 200, but I'm back up to 300. I have ...
A: Are you interested in having your RNY made more distal (bypass more intestines) or are you ...
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| gastric ulcer post roux-en-y | 6/10/2008 | John Pilcher, MD |
Q: I had a RNYGB 4.5 years ago and have been doing fine until last Nov(07) Now I have intense pain ...
A: Norma, The only thing I can think of is to check for some partial bowel obstruction - a CT or ...
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| SLEEVE BARIATRIC | 5/27/2008 | Karla K. |
Q: 4 weeks made me THAT THIS CIRUJIA but almost can not eat everything is ME returns and I am nauseated ...
A: So, you had your sleeve four weeks ago and are having a lot of nausea? Are you also feeling ...
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| Frequent Burping after GB - 4 Years PO | 5/23/2008 | John Pilcher, MD |
Q: I'm nearly 4 years postop from an open RNY. Lately, no matter what I'm eating or drinking, or even ...
A: Cathy, This is an interesting question that I've not encountered before. I'm presuming that you've ...
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| had by-pass now want lap band | 5/20/2008 | Jacqueline Jacques, ND |
Q: my name is andrea.on may of 2000 i had gastric bypass surgery. i lost 157lbs total. oves the years i ...
A: There are some surgeons who will put a gastric band over a gastric bypass, but usually before this ...
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| one kidney, GERD, & PCOS | 5/11/2008 | John Pilcher, MD |
Q: I have one kidney, GERD, and was recently diagnosed with PCOS. I am 75 pounds overweight and can ...
A: Brenda, It is quite likely the weight is causing medical harm in your case, as you appear to know ...
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| revision | 5/7/2008 | Karla K. |
Q: I am a 41 year old female who had the roux-en-y gastric bypass in 1999. I did loose 180 lbs, but I ...
A: I agree that part of the problem is that you saw a doctor with very little revision experience. It ...
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| questions about mgb | 5/5/2008 | John Pilcher, MD |
Q: I amintrested in having the mgb but I have a few questions as I have a husband and a 12 year old son ...
A: Mrs. Johnson, You asked about the "mgb" and I think you are referring to the Mini Gastric Bypass. I ...
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| PAIN | 5/2/2008 | John Pilcher, MD |
Q: I had a lap band placed 10-2007. I am miserable & in constant pain. I found out this week I have a ...
A: Lori, It sounds like you are having problems with your esophagus so that it can't work with the ...
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| Removal of lapband | 4/27/2008 | John Pilcher, MD |
Q: I had lap band surgery in July 2006 but, have not lost anyway even with the fills. After a while I ...
A: Dawn, I'm really sorry you have not had success with your Band. I am going to assume that you've ...
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| thyroid removed contemplating bariatric surgery | 4/26/2008 | John Pilcher, MD |
Q: 3 years ago I had my thyroid removed after being diagnosed with thyroid cancer and have been on ...
A: Rachel, There should be no problem with bariatric surgery, in the context of your having your ...
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| Can Weight Watchers work for post gastric bypass patients? | 4/22/2008 | Jacqueline Jacques, ND |
Q: Dr. Jacques: I am 4 1/2 years post gastric bypass roux n y, I have lost 95 pounds and was ...
A: Jill, Anything that teaches you good habits can be beneficial. But first, let me back up and say ...
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| Gastric Bypass | 4/19/2008 | Karla K. |
Q: I had a Gastric Bypass operation 4 years ago. I did loose only 4 stone in that time and have put ...
A: Yes, you could definitely have an Adjustable Gastric Band placed over your pouch. That has been ...
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| animia low iron | 4/18/2008 | Jacqueline Jacques, ND |
Q: i'm 5 yrs from having a Roux-en Y no problem untill recently. my iron level is 9 and i have tred ...
A: It is not at all uncommon for iron levels to plunge around 5 years post-op from a gastric bypass. ...
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| VSG | 4/14/2008 | John Pilcher, MD |
Q: I am considering bariatric surgery. I have been told I am not a candidate for lap band due to a ...
A: Barb, I can see that you've done your homework, so you understand that the impact of Crohn's disease ...
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| Vagus nerve injury due to gastic bypass | 4/14/2008 | John Pilcher, MD |
Q: I have had many episodes of eating just to vomit about 10 to 20 minutes later and having food come ...
A: Charmaine, I will answer your last question first: I would certainly expect that after treatment ...
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| FOOD BLOCKAGE | 4/12/2008 | Karla K. |
Q: I have been having pain under my left ribs the past 2 days after I eat I'm eating semi solds, ...
A: I'm not sure which type of surgery you had, as you don't mention it. A lot of people do get pain in ...
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