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I had gastric by pass with Roux-en-Y IN 1999 in San Antonio by your group. I lost 175 lbs. I have done great until 5 months ago. I am now having severe upper abd. pain for the last 5 weeks. I have lost about 20 pounds nausea at times. I went and had a EDG in Fredericksburg and the Dr said I might need a revision of my by pass. I need to know what that all means. The best thing that i can find out that is scar tissue from the surgery. Please help me to understand this.
Thank you
Kay
Kay,
I would love to help you with this issue, but the information you are able to provide in this format is not going to let me understand it to a level that lets me tell you the significance and appropriate management. I strongly encourage you to have a visit in person with your surgeon, who will be able to evaluate the egd, see if any other studies are needed, and work with you on a plan.
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.
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
Awards and Honors
Alpha Omega Alpha
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