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Expert: - 10/14/2009


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Hello, I am 6 years post RNY and for the past year have been in and out of the hospital and on TPN due to malnutrition and ulcers.  My surgeon is now suggesting a reversal of the RNY.  In your opinion, if all goes well, what is the "typical recovery" like post reversal surgery?  Is it similar to the original RNY?

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Tina,
Reversal of the gastric bypass is not all that common, so it is hard to talk about a routine outcome.  Nevertheless, as long as there are no complications such as a leak, the reversal ought to have a similar recovery to your gastric bypass.

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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