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Question
I had a sleve gast.do they take out part of your stomuc or just staple it.i am
having trouble keeping food down.i have lost apx. 70 pounds in 3 mos.is that
to much.
Brad,
For both of your questions, I strongly encourage you to make an appointment with your surgeon to check what I have to tell you.
1) Usually a large portion of the stomach is removed during a sleeve gastrectomy.
2) Losing 70 pounds in 3 months might be OK, depending on where you started.
3) It is NOT typical for patients who had a sleeve gastrectomy 3 months ago to still have trouble keeping food down. It is expected that a patient would fill up easily with a small amount of food, but they shouldn't have a lot of problem keeping that food down.
In closing, I definitely think you should see the surgeon who did your operation in the near future.
Best of luck,
Dr JP
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Answers by Expert:
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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