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Expert: - 10/26/2009


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I have researched this procedure but cannot find out in great detail but I am having difficulty finding the specific information on post op care, diet, restrictions. I am an Emergency Nurse and cannot take off work but for a 6 day leave to have the surgery and will be expected to go back to work. I will need to physically able to perform my job tasks. Will lifting need to be restricted? How Long? I have no other health issues except obesity so I can only hope there are no post op complications. Please help so that I can plan for the necessary precautions.

thank you in advance
Diana

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Diana,
The best person to answer your diet and restriction questions is your surgeon, so I really must direct you to him/her for your specific dates.

I think I am safe to say that it is a long shot for you to be back at work as an ER nurse only 6 days after the procedure.  Aside from the question of whether your surgeon "permits" you to go back to work, I think there must be significant doubt about whether you will "feel" up to work.

This is probably not the answer you were seeking, but I hope it is helpful.

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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