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Expert	Average Ratings	Expertise
Valerie Wood, LCSW U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question	Knowledgeability N/A Clarity of Response N/A Timeliness N/A Politeness N/A Total Questions 4	I can answer most questions related to psychological recovery aspect of bariatric surgery.
Jacqueline Jacques, ND U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.87 Clarity of Response 9.96 Timeliness 9.96 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 117	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
Cher Ewing U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question	Knowledgeability N/A Clarity of Response N/A Timeliness N/A Politeness N/A Total Questions 8	Any question relating to Gastric Banding, both LAP-BAND and Realize Band questions. How to know if you are properly adjusted. When to get an fill/unfill. How to kick start your weight loss if you are experiencing a plateau.
John Pilcher, MD U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.86 Clarity of Response 9.95 Timeliness 10.0 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 255	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.
Steven West U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.78 Clarity of Response 9.89 Timeliness 9.89 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 25	I can answer any and all questions from the perspective of a weight loss surgery patient. I have had Gastric Bypass Surgery - Roux-en-Y - and can answer questions from the perspective of one who has experienced the pain and suffering of murderous obesity. I have mustered the courage to open myself to the opportunity to live life again! Let me help you get there, too! Weight loss surgery isn't for everyone, but for those who fit some specific criteria, it is a viable option. With the rise in obesity in America, there are suddenly weight loss surgery centers springing up on every street corner, it seems. Choosing to have weight loss surgery is a major decision in your life, and choosing the right center can mean the difference between weight loss success and failure. There are three main types of weight loss surgery being performed today at most all surgical weight loss clinics: the Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, which creates a small stomach pouch and bypasses part of the small intestine; the Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, which is similar to the first surgery, but is done laparoscopically, so it reduces the size of the incision, and reduces the pain and .....
Diminishing Dawn Canada Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 10.0 Clarity of Response 10.0 Timeliness 10.0 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 29	I will help anyone with general questions about roux en y gastric bypass specifically and my own personal experiences. I am specificially looking to help other Ontarians with learning about the process and qualifying for surgery through OHIP. I can answer general questions about the complications, lifestyle and requirements of roux en y surgery. I am not an expert in all forms of bariatric surgery so if you are inquiring about such things as Lapband, Duodenal Switch, I can only answer general questions about them. I had roux en y laproscopic surgery.
Karla K. U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 10.0 Clarity of Response 10.0 Timeliness 10.0 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 83	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.
Cathy Wilson, CLC U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.70 Clarity of Response 10.0 Timeliness 10.0 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 54	I am a certified life coach and specialize in weight loss surgery. As a successful RNY gastric bypass post-op since 2001, I've lost and maintained my weight loss of 147 pounds. I have worked in the bariatric field since 2002. Currently, I am the director of support groups for a weight loss surgery internet education and support company. I train weight loss surgery members that want to lead support groups. I teach the set-up and operation of support groups, overview of the various bariatric surgical procedures, and basic bariatric nutrition. I am a certified back on track facilitator and enjoy working with post-ops finding their way to get back on track and stay on track. I have written and teach a bariatric coaching workshop and conduct weight loss surgery group teleclasses and coaching. In my current position, I am also the Mental Health Professional Liaison and work closely with the leading bariatric mental health professionals in the country. Coaching weight loss surgery patients, pre-op and post-op, back on track are my passion.
Julia K U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question	Knowledgeability N/A Clarity of Response N/A Timeliness N/A Politeness N/A Total Questions 0	I can contribute answers to general questions regarding OHIP coverage for out of country bariatric surgery services. As the CEO of Synergy Bariatrics in Buffalo, NY, I have the privilege of direct contact with senior advisors from the Ministry of Health in Ontario. I would like to offer my assistance to anyone who has questions regarding surgical candidacy and the steps to OHIP approval.

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Recent Answers

2009-11-17 lap band info:

Hi Rachel: It does sound like your problems could be Band related... perhaps a slip or prolapse. Please call your surgeon today and try to arrange a consult. The depression is actually pretty

2009-11-16 weight gain:

Amy, It sounds like you had a gastric bypass procedure. Later weight gain is unfortunately common, but not inevitable. There are two main techniques for evaluating the gastric pouch, the outlet stoma

2009-11-15 Crohn's Disease:

Hi Norma, There is not a straight forward answer to this question. Since Crohn's disease can be mild or severe and have a variable course, some people might be fine with a gastric bypass and others

2009-11-15 Pregnancy after bariatric surgery:

Martha, Glad that the desire for grandchildren is not yours alone; sorry I brought it up but I see if often along with many other family pressures for the obese ones to "maintain the status quo". I'm

2009-11-15 Pregnancy after bariatric surgery:

Hello Martha, It is wonderful that your daughter has such a loving, caring mother. I am not a doctor and I'm certain that it would instill more confidence in you to hear this from your daughter's bariatric