AboutJohn 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.
Organizations Fellow of American College of Surgeons
Member, American Society for Bariatric Surgery
Education/Credentials BA in Biochemistry - University of Virginia
Medical Degree - University of Virginia
Surgical Residency - University of Virginia
Expert: John Pilcher, MD Date: 7/21/2008 Subject: 1 month post op rny
Question i am following all orders, but i am losing weight very slowly. 2 lbs. a wk. is this 'normal'. i am very discouraged. i thought the weight would fall off
Answer Jennifer,
It is not typical in my experience to have a weight loss this small. You will need fairly detailed follow up to trouble shoot this issue, and this can only be done well in person, with your surgeon and the program.
