Dr. Fowler will see patients who have had weight loss surgery at another facility for routine follow-up or if you have symptoms or problems related to surgery. Before your appointment with the surgeon, you must first submit by fax (808-521-1350), mail, or in person the Required Reports. This allows the surgeon to provide you with the best treatments. We recommend that you keep a copy of these records.
Required Reports
If you’ve had a Gastric Bypass, Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy, Vertical Banded Gastroplasty:
1. Operative report
If you’ve had an Adjustable Gastric Band:
1. Operative report
2. Upper GI swallow study done within the past year. The actual films or CD are needed for review. If you do not have a recent upper GI swallow study, please call your primary care doctor to order one.
*If you do not have a recent GI swallow please call your primary care doctor to order one.*Dr. Fowler will not see you without a thorough review of your past medical records. Patients are accepted on a case by case basis.