Bariatric Surgery/Gastric Sleeve

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Expert: - 9/17/2007


Question
I have the gastric sleeve on August 1st.  Since then I still experience nausea and inability to eat.  I seem to have a lot of air (not exactly gas).  It seems like there is a lot of air in my stomach and it keeps me from eating.  I've tried simethicone which helps a little but food and liquid intake is poor.  My friend who had surgery at the same time is doing far better and can eat most anything that she tries.  I seem to be loosing ground.  Any suggestions?

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Cindy,
The symptoms you are describing are within the spectrum of what is seen after gastric sleeve, even though your friend is having a different experience.

Even so, I recommend you make an earlier follow up appointment with your surgeon to talk to him/her, and see what they think.  In the meantime, make sure you drink small amounts of fluid very frequently to stay hydrated.

Best wishes,
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.

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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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