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Expert: - 3/3/2009


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Hi I was wondering what problems might arise from being pregnant so soon after the Lap band surgery? I had my surgery on Nov 17th 2008. I also will require to have my baby via C section. Will this cause more problems?

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Nicole,
I strongly recommend for you to coordinate in person with your bariatric surgeon to answer these questions and to follow you up during your pregnancy.

In the meantime, I would expect that (as long as the Band is not too tight) you and the baby should progress/develop normally.

It is going to be very important for you to take all of your recommended supplements.

Usually a c-section would not interfere with your Band, but you really need to talk to your surgeon about that as well.

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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