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Karla K.
U.S.
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| I'm very familiar with the four main types of bariatric surgery: Lap-Band/Adjustable Gastric Band, Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy, Roux-en-Y, and Duodenal Switch. I'm familiar with the Mini-Gastric Bypass and Revisions as well. I'm also beginning my seventh year post-op as a successful bariatric patient--so I can answer questions regarding pre-op, post-op honeymoon, and maintenance phases. I'm less familiar with the nuances of plastic surgery following bariatric surgery--but I do know a bit. | Available
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John Pilcher, MD
U.S.
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| 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. | Available
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Jacqueline Jacques, ND
U.S.
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| My expertise is in nutrition and weight loss surgery. I can answer questions related to nutritional care, vitamins, deficiencies, diagnosis, treatment and management. I can answer nutrition questions related to any procedure: gastric bypass (RNY), duodenal switch, lap-band, etc | Available
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2008-07-04 blockage in esophagus?: Patti, You are in urgent need of experienced attention for you and your Band. You should contact the nearest Center of Excellence bariatric surgery program and get engaged with their program. You can...
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2008-07-02 Gastric bypas vs sleeve: LaShon, There are a lot of factors in this decision that can't really be captured in an email, so whatever feedback I give you will need to be considered as just some thoughts in the midst of your real-life...
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2008-06-29 is AchievOne protein ok for me?: Hi Jessica, Most bariatric surgeons would really prefer that you stay away from caffeine - especially early on after surgery as you are - because it is a strong irritant to your stomach/pouch and can...
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2008-06-20 fullness in esophagus: Hi Theresa: Usually, that fullness in your esophagus feeling means that you've eating a little bit too much. Remember, at 2-1/2 weeks out, your stomach is still quite swollen from surgery. So you...
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2008-06-19 Gastric band question: Leigh, An upper scope (EGD) can show if there's any persistent inflammation from reflux, or if there's delayed emptying of your pouch, and it's a more reliable indicator of persistent/recurrent hiatal...
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