Optimal Recovery, and Food Progression

This video is "homework" for Dr. Pilcher's patients who have just gotten home from the hospital after their Gastric Bypass or Sleeve.

Dr. Pilcher spends a few minutes reinforcing the key aspects of activity and hydration for recovery, then he focuses on debunking some old ideas about food and protein intake. This is a preview of the right way to start with food after your Thursday post-operative appointment.

[chloezoecho]

I'm four weeks out from my bypass and my nutritionist just told me I need 121 grams of protein a day! This video provided a ton of anxiety relief. Thank you!

[mannykhan]

I really like this doctor. He has the most material to prepare yourself for pre-op and post-op. Love the way he teaches.

[editorprogressiveacademicp]

I am so blessed to have this dr for my surgery. My surgery was pain free, so comfortable and he educate me from first step to last. Best doctor ever.
Maria

[dandm]

I’ve learned more from watching your videos than from my program. You are wonderful. Thank you for all you do.

[marwasarhani]

I guess im super lucky to have you as my surgeon!! You are a blessing!!

[tealahworkes]

Thank you for this video! A week out of VSG and was feeling lost and drown in protein. I appreciate your approach and it makes way more sense to me than forcing foods through the day just to hit a goal. Thank you for putting your work out here for all to see!!

[ketocutie]

I love doctors like this. He actually observes and tracks his patients' progession and understands what works for them.

[joanncoopertroupe]

Thank you for your Awesome Videos..i am post Op 7 Years Post op lost 166 Kept it all off. I am Today age 64 ...North Florida!! Best thing I ever done for me and my Health!!

[propheticintercessionmet]

Headed into surgery your videos have been so helpful. Thank you for your time and sacrifice.

[crissemlou]

Loved this video! It seems so logical and in my opinion, healthy on several levels.
Thank you, Dr. Pilcher for sharing.

[editorprogressiveacademicp]

I am so blessed to have this dr for my surgery. My surgery was pain free, so comfortable and he educate me from first step to last. Best doctor ever.
Maria❤❤❤❤❤

[MsXklusv]

I am 1 week post op and I appreciate your perspective very much!!! I have a hard time blindly following anything and in my research I came across your video. I'm glad I did. 😊

[NikkiFiles]

I went with a surgeon that my co-workers used. There is no real constructive program. Your videos have been a life save for me! I am almost 4 weeks post op gastric sleeve. Thank you for all the content you have created!

[craftylady]

I just had my gastric sleeve surgery on September 12th. In our program our first three weeks are all liquid. Our next three weeks are puréed. The next three are soft foods, then we move to mechanical and week 9 is when we can start eating regular foods again. Thank you for you very informative videos.

[aliciacosasdelavida]

Im getting my surgery soon, finding your videos was a plus. I have learned a ton here... thank you sir.

[maryjaveed]

I am so blessed he is my doctor. He provides so much information and well educates his patients even after the surgery.

[armymom]

I have learned so much from your videos instead of my own surgical team! ❤️❤️ thank you for sharing.

[destincanty]

I am so grateful for your video. I listened to my body and felt great. I listened to the "Program" and felt horrible post operative. You answered every single question without being your patient and without knowing what questions I really wanted to ask. THANK U!

[lmcqueen]

12 days post bypass here—Thank you doctor! I think it’s absurd that the nutritionists expect us to eat 3 meals a day!

[elizafuerte]

thank you Dr, im .having a very hard time drinking two protien drinks a day, im going to discuss this with my team. i really trust your advice, it makes so much sense.