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Bariatric Surgery/Questions

SubjectDate AskedExpert
Pre-Surgery reservations5/21/2012Karla K.
Solar Plexus discomfort after Roux-en-Y5/7/2012John Pilcher, MD
Gastric Staple5/4/2012Jacqueline Jacques, ND
Compassionate Doctor?4/18/2012John Pilcher, MD
Compassionate Doctor?4/17/2012John Pilcher, MD
breastfeeding after surgery4/10/2012John Pilcher, MD
Pre op tests4/10/2012Diminishing Dawn
Post op sleeve stretch4/5/2012John Pilcher, MD
Vegan and gastric bypass3/31/2012Jacqueline Jacques, ND
Wound Healing After Gastric Sleeve3/30/2012John Pilcher, MD
Gastric Bypass3/23/2012John Pilcher, MD
Weight loss surgery & Celiac Disease3/20/2012John Pilcher, MD
nutritioin after gastric bypass3/19/2012Jacqueline Jacques, ND
Gastric Bypass vs Sleeve3/17/2012John Pilcher, MD
Gastric Bypass vs Sleeve3/17/2012John Pilcher, MD
Gastric bypass after right colectomy3/15/2012John Pilcher, MD
not eating/nausea/vomitting2/20/2012John Pilcher, MD
Which procedure do you consider the most advantageous and why?2/18/2012John Pilcher, MD
gastric sleeve diet weight loss2/13/2012Karla K.
gastric sleeve diet weight loss2/13/2012Karla K.
Molina banding2/3/2012John Pilcher, MD
Lab tests2/2/2012John Pilcher, MD
Lab work?2/1/2012Diminishing Dawn
Gastric Bypass Approval With Bi-Polar Disorder1/31/2012John Pilcher, MD
Gastric sleeve with hiatal hernia repair1/29/2012Julia K
VSG and RA1/27/2012John Pilcher, MD
Ulcers1/23/2012John Pilcher, MD
OHIP qualification & referal1/19/2012Diminishing Dawn
OHIP qualification & referal1/18/2012Diminishing Dawn
Which surgery would a surgeon choose?1/18/2012John Pilcher, MD
Which surgery would a surgeon choose?1/17/2012John Pilcher, MD
Would I be considered "mentally stable" enough for bariatric surgery?1/16/2012John Pilcher, MD
long term effects12/17/2011John Pilcher, MD
Leak Test12/17/2011Diminishing Dawn
GBS AND ACID REFLUX12/16/2011John Pilcher, MD
Weight Loss12/7/2011Karla K.
Weight gain11/30/2011Steven West
revision11/19/2011Karla K.
lap band removal11/16/2011John Pilcher, MD
lap band surgery11/14/2011Steven West
RA and Surgery11/7/2011John Pilcher, MD
Food amounts10/27/2011Karla K.
Pain from Magnesium10/23/2011Steven West
Celiac & Sleeve Surgery10/18/2011Karla K.
My diet10/17/2011Karla K.
EXTREME FATIGUE10/7/2011Karla K.
Eating with gastric sleeve9/29/2011John Pilcher, MD
debilitating nausea after gastric sleeve surgery9/25/2011John Pilcher, MD
Best decision of my life-really more of a comment9/21/2011John Pilcher, MD
Best decision of my life-really more of a comment9/20/2011John Pilcher, MD
Calcium D-glucarate9/6/2011Jacqueline Jacques, ND
Autoimmune disease and bariatric surgery9/2/2011John Pilcher, MD
Possible ulcer8/31/2011John Pilcher, MD
post RNY weight regain8/26/2011John Pilcher, MD
pain after removal of band8/19/2011John Pilcher, MD
question please8/18/2011Diminishing Dawn
question please8/18/2011Diminishing Dawn
Rue n y8/17/2011Karla K.
hair loss post bypass8/17/2011Jacqueline Jacques, ND
bariatric surgery8/17/2011John Pilcher, MD
Issues with Lapband7/27/2011John Pilcher, MD
bariatric7/22/2011Karla K.
Gastric Bypass and Hernia Repair7/19/2011John Pilcher, MD
bariatric7/19/2011Karla K.
What is better -- Lap Band Revision to Bypass or Sleeve?7/18/2011John Pilcher, MD
Eating after VSG7/16/2011Karla K.
VSG pain when swallowing7/15/2011Karla K.
Gastric Sleeve7/13/2011Jacqueline Jacques, ND
Post-op gastric bypass "1999"7/11/2011Steven West
Pain medication isn't lasting 4 hour6/30/2011John Pilcher, MD
Pain medication isn't lasting 4 hours6/30/2011Jacqueline Jacques, ND
us bariatric surgery6/28/2011Julia K
gastric bypass vs sleeve6/28/2011John Pilcher, MD
RNY Bypass6/27/2011Jacqueline Jacques, ND
horrible gas, diarrhea and burping6/23/2011John Pilcher, MD
RNY bariatric surgery6/17/2011John Pilcher, MD
lapband scarring6/14/2011John Pilcher, MD
Vitamins deficiencies5/23/2011Jacqueline Jacques, ND
Gall Bladder After LAP-BAND5/19/2011John Pilcher, MD
HELP5/19/2011John Pilcher, MD
skin removal following lapband weight loss5/17/2011Steven West
Gastric tube blockages5/10/2011Steven West
RNY...again.5/10/2011John Pilcher, MD
VBG revised to GBS=slow weight loss?5/2/2011John Pilcher, MD
smoking & gastric bypass surgery4/25/2011Diminishing Dawn
ru n y sergury4/11/2011John Pilcher, MD
gastric bypass reversal4/5/2011Jacqueline Jacques, ND
Gastric Bypass and Reactive Arthritis4/4/2011John Pilcher, MD
H Pylori before bariatric surgery4/3/2011John Pilcher, MD
non healing, recurrent ulcer4/3/2011John Pilcher, MD
non healing, recurrent ulcer4/2/2011John Pilcher, MD
ercp3/31/2011Steven West
8 years out diarrhea3/25/2011Jacqueline Jacques, ND
Gastroparesis after Bariatric Surgery?3/21/2011John Pilcher, MD
RX--Y bypass & TSH levels3/14/2011John Pilcher, MD
Regarding the lapband3/13/2011John Pilcher, MD
Weight Gain after Vertical Sleeve3/11/2011Karla K.
hunger pangs all the time3/6/2011Karla K.
Sugar Craving after gastric bypass surgery3/3/2011Valerie Wood, LCSW
OHIP Referral3/3/2011Diminishing Dawn
procedure after gastric bypass3/1/2011Julia K
vsg vs lap band2/28/2011Karla K.
clinical trial2/25/2011Karla K.
fistula after gastric sleeve surgery2/24/2011John Pilcher, MD
RNY revision2/18/2011John Pilcher, MD
Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass2/16/2011John Pilcher, MD
BLOOD DONATION AFTER GASTRIC BYPASS2/10/2011Jacqueline Jacques, ND
omeprazole2/6/2011John Pilcher, MD
Emtional/Mental Health Post Bariatric Surgery1/31/2011Valerie Wood, LCSW
OHIP and covering my bariatric surgery1/21/2011Diminishing Dawn
Pain near portal1/21/2011Karla K.
re your thoughtful advice...1/20/2011Karla K.
surgery1/13/2011John Pilcher, MD
absence of throid and gastric bypass surgery approval1/13/2011Karla K.
Do I qualify for Surgery??1/12/2011John Pilcher, MD
5 day pouch test1/4/2011Karla K.
stomach surgeries1/4/2011John Pilcher, MD
After Gastric bypass1/4/2011John Pilcher, MD
Stomach banding12/29/2010Karla K.
Weight gain after Sleeve operation12/27/2010Karla K.
2001 Lap. Roux en Y bypass-reversal?12/22/2010John Pilcher, MD
gastric sleeve ,12/20/2010Karla K.
Gastric Sleeve after Hatial Hernia Surgery12/13/2010Jacqueline Jacques, ND
trouble with stomach surgeries12/12/2010John Pilcher, MD
trouble with stomach surgeries12/11/2010John Pilcher, MD
OOC OHIP application process12/5/2010Julia K
RNY surgery12/3/2010John Pilcher, MD
acid reflux /post bariatric surgery11/28/2010John Pilcher, MD
Gastric sleeve trouble11/19/2010Karla K.
Gastric Sleeve - Weight gain11/12/2010Karla K.
Hypothryroidism11/11/2010John Pilcher, MD
kidney donation11/10/2010John Pilcher, MD
Vertical Sleeve post Nissen11/8/2010John Pilcher, MD
referral forms11/6/2010Diminishing Dawn
Skin Issues-Care, Integrity, Breakdown11/4/2010Jacqueline Jacques, ND
Referral10/29/2010Diminishing Dawn
bypass nutrition and absorbtion10/26/2010Jacqueline Jacques, ND
Lap band and only 1 kidney,,10/25/2010Jacqueline Jacques, ND
NEED TO LOOSE LAST 39 LBS.10/19/2010Jacqueline Jacques, ND
approval10/13/2010Diminishing Dawn
eating and Gastrik sleeve10/12/2010Karla K.
Forms10/6/2010Julia K
Diabetes and RNY10/3/2010Jacqueline Jacques, ND
Mini Gastric By Pass Surgery9/29/2010Karla K.
Lap Band reversal9/22/2010Julia K
OHIP approval of OOC surgery9/17/2010Julia K
gastric bypass9/13/2010John Pilcher, MD
GB reversal9/9/2010John Pilcher, MD
dangers of revising a vbg done in late 80's9/8/2010John Pilcher, MD
gastric sleeve surgery8/24/2010Steven West
INFO ON REVISION SURGERY NEEDED8/20/2010Julia K
INFO ON REVISION SURGERY NEEDED8/18/2010Julia K
Palpitations8/12/2010John Pilcher, MD
smoking and bariatric surgery8/12/2010Diminishing Dawn
eating slower and wieght loss8/3/2010Diminishing Dawn
A year after gastric bypass8/3/2010Diminishing Dawn
Bariatric Surgery if I've had an ulcer?7/29/2010John Pilcher, MD
smoking and referral for gastric bypass7/25/2010Diminishing Dawn
i have ate solid foods after my surgery am i in trouble7/24/2010Steven West
Referral process7/20/2010Diminishing Dawn
pouch stretching and fluids7/19/2010Valerie Wood, LCSW
which surgery to have7/18/2010Karla K.
5 year outcome sleeve gastrectomy7/17/2010Karla K.
Please Help!!!!!7/9/2010Karla K.
Do I qualify for the lap band?7/7/2010Karla K.
how do you choose a doctor?7/3/2010Julia K
calcium supplements6/19/2010Karla K.
calcium supplements6/19/2010John Pilcher, MD
Sugar6/19/2010Steven West
hiatal hernia and the affects of weight6/7/2010John Pilcher, MD
ulcerated fistula6/3/2010John Pilcher, MD
weight gain after gastric bypass6/1/2010Karla K.
Questions about RYN5/24/2010Diminishing Dawn
Requirements for a revision?5/22/2010John Pilcher, MD
Bariatric Surgery5/20/2010John Pilcher, MD
surgery5/17/2010John Pilcher, MD
Weight Loss 5 years post op5/16/2010Jacqueline Jacques, ND
RNY Gastric Bypass5/13/2010John Pilcher, MD
Post VSG Bowel Habit5/13/2010Karla K.
Excessive burping after bariatric surgery5/6/2010John Pilcher, MD
referral5/2/2010John Pilcher, MD
referral4/28/2010John Pilcher, MD
referral4/28/2010John Pilcher, MD
life expectancy of implant used in lap band surgery4/26/2010Karla K.
life expectancy of implant for lap band surgery4/26/2010John Pilcher, MD
advice on which surgery to get4/22/2010Karla K.
GAS/Bloating4/17/2010John Pilcher, MD
"Normal Blood work" post bariatric surgery4/15/2010John Pilcher, MD
2 year post Roux En Y4/14/2010Diminishing Dawn
support group4/2/2010Diminishing Dawn
bariatric assessment4/2/2010Diminishing Dawn
GAINING WEIGHT BACK3/30/2010Valerie Wood, LCSW
Assessment/process3/29/2010Diminishing Dawn
can i sleep on my belly?3/26/2010Karla K.
lap vs sleeve3/23/2010John Pilcher, MD
lapband to gastric sleeve3/18/2010John Pilcher, MD
MGB again3/17/2010Diminishing Dawn
Qualification3/16/2010Diminishing Dawn
VSG vs. RNY3/15/2010John Pilcher, MD
Your Opinion3/13/2010John Pilcher, MD
Regular Bowel Movements3/13/2010John Pilcher, MD
hi3/10/2010Diminishing Dawn
ru n y reversal3/10/2010John Pilcher, MD
GASTRIC BYPASS/OHIP3/9/2010Diminishing Dawn
gastric sleeve3/8/2010Karla K.
malabsorption3/8/2010Jacqueline Jacques, ND
WLS after RNY medically necessary reversal3/8/2010John Pilcher, MD
I need help3/4/2010Karla K.
Gastric Sleeve3/3/2010Karla K.
Stomaphyx3/3/2010John Pilcher, MD
recurring slip3/3/2010John Pilcher, MD
Gastric bypass vs the sleeve3/3/2010Jacqueline Jacques, ND
Long term vitamin replacement2/28/2010Jacqueline Jacques, ND
five day pouch test2/28/2010Jacqueline Jacques, ND
aspirin replacement2/26/2010Jacqueline Jacques, ND
Sports Nutrition2/19/2010Jacqueline Jacques, ND
Roux en Y Reversal2/15/2010John Pilcher, MD
Aspiration of band prior to further surgery2/9/2010John Pilcher, MD
Sleeve - Pain every time I swallow food or water. If I swallow food, I get two hours of pain that something is stuck in food tube to stomic and spitt up thick mucus?2/8/2010John Pilcher, MD
After Sleeve, have pain when I swallow food? Like it is stuck in throat or tube to stomic??2/8/2010Karla K.
revision surgery2/8/2010John Pilcher, MD
Ulcers due to surgery and extreme pain in lower back2/7/2010Steven West
plateau?2/6/2010Diminishing Dawn
Do I qualify for gastric bypass surgery?2/1/2010Diminishing Dawn
After surgery problems- ulcers, pain left side abdom1/28/2010Steven West
G Sleeve1/27/2010John Pilcher, MD
Appointments & Travel1/27/2010Diminishing Dawn
gastric bypass1/25/2010John Pilcher, MD
One week after surgery and I'm in PAIN1/23/2010Karla K.
weight loss surgery1/22/2010John Pilcher, MD
Vitamins verses food1/15/2010Jacqueline Jacques, ND
Post-VSG protein requirements1/4/2010John Pilcher, MD
What I need to be approved by OHIP1/4/2010Diminishing Dawn
Revision Surgery from "Stomach Stapling"1/2/2010John Pilcher, MD
pain 3 days post op1/1/2010Karla K.
Complications after gastric bypass12/29/2009John Pilcher, MD
pouch exspansion12/24/2009Cathy Wilson, ACC-ICF, CLC
gastric byapass six months after12/24/2009Steven West
Lap Band12/23/2009Jacqueline Jacques, ND
pain12/18/2009John Pilcher, MD
Post bypass rhabdomyolysis12/12/2009John Pilcher, MD
Post bypass rhabdomyolysis12/11/2009John Pilcher, MD
revision12/10/2009John Pilcher, MD
weight loss12/8/2009Karla K.
weight loss surgery12/4/2009John Pilcher, MD
from lapband to sleeve12/4/2009Karla K.
vitamin D supplements after gastric bypass12/3/2009Jacqueline Jacques, ND
PCOD n Thyroid n Bariatric surgery12/2/2009John Pilcher, MD
Light Headed over the past year (10 yrs post RNY)12/1/2009John Pilcher, MD
POST OP GASTRIC BYPASS11/30/2009Karla K.
POST OP GASTRIC BYPASS11/29/2009Karla K.
Sleeve gastrectomy11/28/2009Diminishing Dawn
PCOS and weight loss surgery11/26/2009John Pilcher, MD
surgery while breastfeeding11/24/2009Jacqueline Jacques, ND
lap band info11/17/2009Karla K.
weight gain11/16/2009John Pilcher, MD
Crohn's Disease11/15/2009Jacqueline Jacques, ND
Pregnancy after bariatric surgery11/15/2009Steven West
Pregnancy after bariatric surgery11/15/2009Steven West
Single Kidney bariatric surgery11/8/2009John Pilcher, MD
Gastric Sleeve after Lap Band11/6/2009John Pilcher, MD
sleeve procedure and gerd11/3/2009Karla K.
lap band consideration11/2/2009John Pilcher, MD
Gastric Bypass Surgery10/29/2009Cathy Wilson, ACC-ICF, CLC
gastric sleeve post op care10/26/2009John Pilcher, MD
Lap Band option for the >30 BMI patients10/19/2009John Pilcher, MD
I'm considering Gastric Bypass...10/16/2009Karla K.
bariatric surgery after ileostomy10/15/2009John Pilcher, MD
Recovery from RNY reversal10/14/2009John Pilcher, MD
Post RNY10/13/2009John Pilcher, MD
Lap band removed still in pain!!!!!10/12/2009John Pilcher, MD
constipation after gbs roux en y10/5/2009Karla K.
gastric bypass ohip approval10/3/2009Diminishing Dawn
Fibre flattens belly?10/1/2009Steven West
Ulcer9/24/2009John Pilcher, MD
acid reflux9/21/2009Karla K.
Sleeve and Crohn's Disease9/13/2009John Pilcher, MD
surgeon will not do revision from lapband to gastric bypass9/10/2009John Pilcher, MD
port fills9/9/2009John Pilcher, MD
Endurance athletics post WLS nutrition9/9/2009Jacqueline Jacques, ND
7 years post op weight gain not comming off9/7/2009Cathy Wilson, ACC-ICF, CLC
Gastric Sleeve Surgery9/7/2009Diminishing Dawn
OHIP Coverage9/6/2009Diminishing Dawn
Lap Banb Post Surgery Recovery Stomach Spasms9/5/2009John Pilcher, MD
11 days post op8/30/2009Jacqueline Jacques, ND
IS FISTULA CAUSE OF PAIN8/27/2009John Pilcher, MD
Kidney donation after lapband8/26/2009Jacqueline Jacques, ND
weight not going down anymore8/19/2009Steven West
Not Losing8/11/2009Steven West
Not Losing8/11/2009Steven West
Lap Band Removal8/9/2009John Pilcher, MD
Not Losing8/8/2009Steven West
GOING FOR THE GASTRIC SLEEVE8/7/2009Karla K.
RHUEMATOID ARTHRITIS AND BY-PASS SURGERY8/6/2009John Pilcher, MD
Am I a candidate do you think??8/4/2009Diminishing Dawn
Am I a candidate do you think??8/3/2009Diminishing Dawn
burping7/30/2009John Pilcher, MD
medication absorbtion/ rny patient7/27/2009Karla K.
incisional hernia /unable to eat7/22/2009John Pilcher, MD
Lap Band Surgery / Muscle Spasms7/18/2009John Pilcher, MD
Constipation after RNY surgery7/16/2009John Pilcher, MD
weight loss after surgery7/16/2009Steven West
lap band?7/16/2009John Pilcher, MD
hernia post lap banding7/12/2009John Pilcher, MD
RNY 1 week post op weight gain7/10/2009Jacqueline Jacques, ND
pouch size7/7/2009John Pilcher, MD
Not losing!6/23/2009Steven West
my doc wants to make scar tisue around my streched out6/21/2009Karla K.
longterm nutritional problems6/17/2009Jacqueline Jacques, ND
longterm nutritional problems6/16/2009Jacqueline Jacques, ND
reversal of bariatric surgery6/15/2009Jacqueline Jacques, ND
DS rectal problems6/11/2009Karla K.
4 Years out Need Back on Track advise6/11/2009Cathy Wilson, ACC-ICF, CLC
lapband on 15 year old female6/9/2009Steven West
How soon after pregnancy can I have a Lap-Band inserted?6/9/2009Karla K.
RNY regains after 5 years.6/8/2009Cathy Wilson, ACC-ICF, CLC
scar tissue6/6/2009John Pilcher, MD
GASTRIC-BYPASS AND BELCHING6/4/2009Steven West
Gastric Sleeve6/4/2009John Pilcher, MD
5 y Results sleeve gastrectomy5/31/2009Karla K.
gastric bypass surgery5/28/2009Diminishing Dawn
weight loss surgery5/28/2009Steven West
22 years post-op want a reversal5/23/2009Karla K.
LOOSE SKIN.5/19/2009Steven West
WHAT BARIATRIC SURGERY ?5/19/2009John Pilcher, MD
Regain question5/16/2009Steven West
LOOSE SKIN.5/15/2009Steven West
BMI 32, Can someone refer me to a bariatric surgeon?5/14/2009John Pilcher, MD
ulcer surgery following gastric bypass5/13/2009John Pilcher, MD
burping after bariatric surgury5/4/2009Steven West
Ventricular Shunt and Lap Band4/30/2009John Pilcher, MD
Vsg surgery4/30/2009Karla K.
loose skin4/25/2009John Pilcher, MD
VSG 5 year results4/25/2009Karla K.
3 years since my gastric bypass4/24/2009Cathy Wilson, ACC-ICF, CLC
OHIP4/22/2009Diminishing Dawn
Duodonal switch vs. RNY4/21/2009John Pilcher, MD
post bariatric surgery complications4/16/2009John Pilcher, MD
post bariatric surgery complications4/15/2009John Pilcher, MD
revision surgery for severe gerd?4/10/2009Steven West
Paying for my own surgery4/9/2009Diminishing Dawn
weigh gain after gastric bypass4/8/2009Steven West
Lap band4/5/2009John Pilcher, MD
lap band surgery4/2/2009Karla K.
lap band revision to sleeve3/31/2009John Pilcher, MD
14 and 14st3/28/2009Steven West
14 years old and 14st , help!3/28/2009Karla K.
Gastric bypass and exercise3/24/2009Jacqueline Jacques, ND
Burning in Throat3/19/2009Karla K.
lap band and alcohol3/17/2009John Pilcher, MD
learning3/14/2009Steven West
4-5 Years out of RNY Surgery, is constipation common3/14/2009John Pilcher, MD
gastrosleeve vs roux-en-y3/12/2009John Pilcher, MD
post op problem with duodenal switch3/10/2009Karla K.
Gaining and keeping weight on3/8/2009John Pilcher, MD
How do i go about it?3/5/2009John Pilcher, MD
Pregnancy three months after lapband3/3/2009John Pilcher, MD
weight loss and addiction3/2/2009Cathy Wilson, ACC-ICF, CLC
Rou en y gastric bypass2/28/2009John Pilcher, MD
Bypass reversal2/27/2009John Pilcher, MD
WLS And Colostomy reversal2/27/2009John Pilcher, MD
Lap Band Surgery2/25/2009John Pilcher, MD
weight lost2/23/2009Steven West
can't lose2/22/2009Karla K.
after gastric weight loss2/22/2009Cathy Wilson, ACC-ICF, CLC
lapband2/19/2009Karla K.
B12 Five years after WLS2/19/2009Jacqueline Jacques, ND
Reflux/coughing associated with RNY Gastric Bypass2/16/2009John Pilcher, MD
Reflux/coughing associated with RNY Gastric Bypass2/15/2009John Pilcher, MD
RNY Surgery2/14/2009Diminishing Dawn
VSG VS Lap Band2/13/2009John Pilcher, MD
Sweet Craving After Gastric Bypass2/11/2009Cathy Wilson, ACC-ICF, CLC
the Rose precudure2/9/2009Jacqueline Jacques, ND
Lap Band to VSG2/8/2009John Pilcher, MD
Lap Band to VSG2/7/2009John Pilcher, MD
? about weight stabilization vs regaining2/1/2009Karla K.
? about weight stabilization vs regaining2/1/2009John Pilcher, MD
anemia1/29/2009Jacqueline Jacques, ND
11 yrs post RNY problems1/28/2009Jacqueline Jacques, ND
11 yrs post RNY problems1/28/2009Jacqueline Jacques, ND
Revision Surgery and Insurance Coverage1/24/2009John Pilcher, MD
NSAIDs and bariatric surgery1/23/2009John Pilcher, MD
lap band1/21/2009John Pilcher, MD
gastric bypass1/21/2009John Pilcher, MD
Fill1/20/2009Karla K.
Some question about bariatric surgery1/19/2009Diminishing Dawn
Gastric sleeve after hiatal hernia surgery1/18/2009John Pilcher, MD
Gastric sleeve after hiatal hernia surgery1/18/2009John Pilcher, MD
Gastric Bypass & the Ostomy Patient1/7/2009Jacqueline Jacques, ND
esophagel problems1/6/2009Cathy Wilson, ACC-ICF, CLC
VSG1/5/2009John Pilcher, MD
Tests after Bariatric Surgery1/2/2009Jacqueline Jacques, ND
Lap Band Fill Complication1/2/2009John Pilcher, MD
post-op anxiety1/1/2009Karla K.
protein deficiency/hair loss12/27/2008Karla K.
Hiatal Hernia12/22/2008John Pilcher, MD
Lap band12/17/2008Cathy Wilson, ACC-ICF, CLC
OHIP & MGB12/12/2008Diminishing Dawn
MGB follow up question12/12/2008John Pilcher, MD
Blood pressure weight loss12/11/2008John Pilcher, MD
Gastric redo12/8/2008John Pilcher, MD
Gastric bypass- addiction transfer-alcohol12/6/2008Jacqueline Jacques, ND
Gastric bypass- addiction transfer-alcohol12/2/2008Jacqueline Jacques, ND
gastric bypass-addiction transfer-alcohol12/2/2008John Pilcher, MD
VSG and scar tissue from previous lap band11/27/2008John Pilcher, MD
MGB by clos11/24/2008John Pilcher, MD
MGB by clos11/23/2008John Pilcher, MD
gastric sleeve11/22/2008John Pilcher, MD
Reversal/Revision11/18/2008John Pilcher, MD
preliminary questions11/17/2008John Pilcher, MD
Correlations between gastric bypass and rheumatoid arthritis11/15/2008Jacqueline Jacques, ND
4.5 years post op Gastric Bypass Surgery11/14/2008Karla K.
Pancreatitus after mini gastric bypass11/11/2008Karla K.
Band the sleeve11/11/2008John Pilcher, MD
vitamins11/10/2008Diminishing Dawn
fat absorption after RNY11/10/2008Jacqueline Jacques, ND
Gastric Sleeve11/10/2008John Pilcher, MD
Rheumotoid Arthritis Medication11/7/2008John Pilcher, MD
musa11/4/2008John Pilcher, MD
bariatric "failure"11/4/2008Cathy Wilson, ACC-ICF, CLC
Bariatric Surgery11/4/2008Jacqueline Jacques, ND
can't seem to lose anymore weight11/2/2008Cathy Wilson, ACC-ICF, CLC
Revisions to RNY11/2/2008John Pilcher, MD
Alcohol Cnsumption11/1/2008Jacqueline Jacques, ND
Gastric Bypass Reversal10/30/2008John Pilcher, MD
pregency and lapband10/30/2008John Pilcher, MD
Vegal Nerve Injury10/30/2008John Pilcher, MD
stoma blockage10/30/2008Cathy Wilson, ACC-ICF, CLC
reversalof gastris bypass10/29/2008Karla K.
gastric bypass revision10/29/2008John Pilcher, MD
gastric sleeve10/27/2008Karla K.
pancreatitis10/22/2008Karla K.
3 years after gastric bypass surgery10/20/2008Cathy Wilson, ACC-ICF, CLC
2-3 years after surgery10/18/2008Karla K.
Gastric sleeve scar tissue10/17/2008Karla K.
too much weight loss10/12/2008John Pilcher, MD
gastric sleeve10/7/2008Karla K.
surgery cancelled low hemocrit10/6/2008John Pilcher, MD
VSG and RA10/3/2008Karla K.
Options after band erosion9/30/2008John Pilcher, MD
drinking alcohol after lap band surgery9/30/2008John Pilcher, MD
weight gain after 4 years9/28/2008Karla K.
bariatric sleeve9/23/2008Karla K.
Weight loss after surgery9/21/2008John Pilcher, MD
feeling hungry9/19/2008Cathy Wilson, ACC-ICF, CLC
LapBand Removal9/18/2008John Pilcher, MD
VSG and Fundonissen9/16/2008John Pilcher, MD
Lap Band surgery9/13/2008John Pilcher, MD
Surgery with PCOS, Celiac9/11/2008John Pilcher, MD
post surgery feeling9/8/2008Jacqueline Jacques, ND
Gastric Sleeve9/6/2008Karla K.
lap band after roun-y9/6/2008John Pilcher, MD
Bariatric Surgery9/3/2008Cathy Wilson, ACC-ICF, CLC
lap band8/31/2008Diminishing Dawn
Kidney Transplant Recipient and Lap Band8/28/2008John Pilcher, MD
Do I qualify?8/27/2008Cathy Wilson, ACC-ICF, CLC
post operative pancreatitis8/27/2008John Pilcher, MD
post operative pancreatitis8/26/2008John Pilcher, MD
Do I qualify?8/24/2008John Pilcher, MD
Foul smelling gas and runny stools8/18/2008John Pilcher, MD
Pouch size8/18/2008Cathy Wilson, ACC-ICF, CLC
bariatric surgeon8/13/2008John Pilcher, MD
Staples on VSG8/13/2008John Pilcher, MD
Gastric Surgery8/12/2008John Pilcher, MD
Is weight loss surgery right for me?7/29/2008Cathy Wilson, ACC-ICF, CLC
Post Incisional Hernia Surgery7/24/2008Karla K.
Why am I having such trouble losing weight after my RNY?7/22/2008Jacqueline Jacques, ND
1 month post op rny7/21/2008John Pilcher, MD
1 month post op rny7/21/2008John Pilcher, MD
Life as a surgeon7/20/2008John Pilcher, MD
lapband7/16/2008John Pilcher, MD
Rou n Y Reversal7/14/2008John Pilcher, MD
Bariatric Revision Surgery7/11/2008John Pilcher, MD
BYPASS SURGERY !!!!7/8/2008Karla K.
blockage in esophagus?7/4/2008John Pilcher, MD
Gastric bypas vs sleeve7/2/2008John Pilcher, MD
is AchievOne protein ok for me?6/29/2008Jacqueline Jacques, ND
fullness in esophagus6/20/2008Karla K.
Gastric band question6/19/2008John Pilcher, MD
STAPLES MISSFIRE6/17/2008John Pilcher, MD
Possible revision6/12/2008Karla K.
gastric ulcer post roux-en-y6/10/2008John Pilcher, MD
SLEEVE BARIATRIC5/27/2008Karla K.
Frequent Burping after GB - 4 Years PO5/23/2008John Pilcher, MD
had by-pass now want lap band5/20/2008Jacqueline Jacques, ND
one kidney, GERD, & PCOS5/11/2008John Pilcher, MD
revision5/7/2008Karla K.
questions about mgb5/5/2008John Pilcher, MD
PAIN5/2/2008John Pilcher, MD
Removal of lapband4/27/2008John Pilcher, MD
thyroid removed contemplating bariatric surgery4/26/2008John Pilcher, MD
Can Weight Watchers work for post gastric bypass patients?4/22/2008Jacqueline Jacques, ND
Gastric Bypass4/19/2008Karla K.
animia low iron4/18/2008Jacqueline Jacques, ND
VSG4/14/2008John Pilcher, MD
Vagus nerve injury due to gastic bypass4/14/2008John Pilcher, MD
FOOD BLOCKAGE4/12/2008Karla K.
Which WLS?4/11/2008John Pilcher, MD
bypass surgery approval by AMA4/10/2008Jacqueline Jacques, ND
Lap Band and Blood disorder4/10/2008John Pilcher, MD
bodyfat percentages4/9/2008Jacqueline Jacques, ND
Lap Band and Blood disorder4/9/2008John Pilcher, MD
eating post VSG4/4/2008Karla K.
gastric bypass3/30/2008Karla K.
I hate my body!3/29/2008Jacqueline Jacques, ND
help3/24/2008John Pilcher, MD
donating blood after gastric bypass3/21/2008Jacqueline Jacques, ND
VERTICAL SLEEVE GASTRECTOMY3/20/2008Karla K.
Do i qualify for bariatric surgery?3/16/2008John Pilcher, MD
obese child3/14/2008Jacqueline Jacques, ND
obese child3/14/2008Jacqueline Jacques, ND
obese child3/13/2008Jacqueline Jacques, ND
Almost 4yrs post-op3/13/2008Jacqueline Jacques, ND
Post-op status3/13/2008John Pilcher, MD
GASTRIC BYPASS/ LAP BAND3/3/2008Karla K.
One Kidney vs WLS2/28/2008John Pilcher, MD
revision2/26/2008John Pilcher, MD
insurance coverage2/26/2008Karla K.
hello2/10/2008Jacqueline Jacques, ND
risks2/4/2008Jacqueline Jacques, ND
Surgery1/31/2008John Pilcher, MD
No health insurance1/23/2008John Pilcher, MD
gastric bypass1/17/2008Karla K.
lap band surgery1/15/2008John Pilcher, MD
gastric bypass1/14/2008Karla K.
Finding a Bariatric Surgeon for VG (Sleeve)1/13/2008John Pilcher, MD
Can anyone have this surgery or do you have to meet criteria?1/11/2008John Pilcher, MD
Protein Shakes12/28/2007Jacqueline Jacques, ND
Pregnancy after lap-band surgery?12/26/2007John Pilcher, MD
Sleeve Gastrectomy12/21/2007John Pilcher, MD
Which surgery is best?12/17/2007John Pilcher, MD
sleeve gastric bypass12/15/2007Karla K.
Dumping Syndrome12/9/2007Monica Ganz
Dumping Syndrome12/9/2007John Pilcher, MD
Dumping Syndrome12/9/2007Karla K.
Dumping Syndrome12/9/2007Jacqueline Jacques, ND
Fistula12/1/2007John Pilcher, MD
Lap band surgery12/1/2007Karla K.
Bariatric revision11/28/2007John Pilcher, MD
credentials11/15/2007Jacqueline Jacques, ND
Professional credentials11/13/2007Monica Ganz
GJ stricture & ulcer 3 years p/o roux en y11/12/2007John Pilcher, MD
Professional credentials11/11/2007Monica Ganz
Surgery11/2/2007John Pilcher, MD
Hypothyroid results with WLS comparable to those with normal thyroid function?10/31/2007John Pilcher, MD
lap band proceedure10/29/2007John Pilcher, MD
medicaid and gastric bypass10/18/2007Monica Ganz
general question10/17/2007John Pilcher, MD
vagotomy post-op gastric bypass surgery10/11/2007John Pilcher, MD
SURGERY9/29/2007John Pilcher, MD
gastric bypass9/19/2007John Pilcher, MD
Gastric Sleeve9/17/2007John Pilcher, MD
Lap Band <35 bmi9/11/2007John Pilcher, MD
1920's9/9/2007Jacqueline Jacques, ND
Revsion ... MBG vs. RNY9/6/2007Karla K.
thinking outside the box9/4/2007Jacqueline Jacques, ND
VSG vs RNY????9/2/2007John Pilcher, MD
Mini Gastric Bypass Problems8/28/2007John Pilcher, MD
fistula ulcer caused from gastric bypass8/27/2007John Pilcher, MD
Mini Gastric Bypass Problems8/27/2007John Pilcher, MD
Abdomen(belly) keeps getting bigger8/16/2007Monica Ganz
Type of Gastric Bypass Surgery8/16/2007John Pilcher, MD
Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy8/12/2007John Pilcher, MD
Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy8/11/2007John Pilcher, MD
Anastomosis8/10/2007John Pilcher, MD
Revision8/8/2007Karla K.
lapband8/1/2007John Pilcher, MD
lapband8/1/2007John Pilcher, MD
minimum weight for surgery7/21/2007John Pilcher, MD
coverage7/21/2007John Pilcher, MD
Need Guidance7/12/2007Monica Ganz
symptoms months after bariatric surgery7/11/2007John Pilcher, MD
Lap band surgery7/10/2007John Pilcher, MD
B 67/6/2007Jacqueline Jacques, ND
Lap-Brand or Gastric Bypass7/6/2007John Pilcher, MD
revision following a lap band removal7/5/2007John Pilcher, MD
lap band7/4/2007Monica Ganz
Removal of LapBand and doing RounY Gastric Bypass7/3/2007Jacqueline Jacques, ND
My Husband had a full gastric bypass: can he have lap band?6/22/2007Jacqueline Jacques, ND
Weight Loss6/14/2007Monica Ganz
lap band and drinking6/13/2007John Pilcher, MD
banding6/13/2007John Pilcher, MD
lapband surgery6/11/2007Monica Ganz
Lap band surgery overseas.5/31/2007Jacqueline Jacques, ND
Lap band surgery overseas.5/31/2007John Pilcher, MD
bariatric surgery..30 years later4/27/2007John Pilcher, MD
I stopped losing - help4/16/2007Monica Ganz
Armour Thyroid4/1/2007John Pilcher, MD
Weight Loss3/20/2007John Pilcher, MD
post op & preg weight3/7/2007John Pilcher, MD
18 months post op (RNY)1/11/2007Jacqueline Jacques, ND
Bypass Nutrition1/4/2007Jacqueline Jacques, ND
lap band procedure8/4/2006Jacqueline Jacques, ND
leg lift7/9/2006Jacqueline Jacques, ND

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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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