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Is a Gastric Sleeve a Good Option for Somebody Who is Overweight and Had a C-section?
asked 7 months ago by anon
Latest answer by Lloyd Stegemann, MD
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Tags: weight loss, alternative, c-section, comparison, options
Is gastric sleeve a good alternative to gastric bypass? Would it be less intrusive of an option?
1 answer to Is a Gastric Sleeve a Good Option for Somebody Who is Overweight and Had a C-section?
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To Sleeve or Not To Sleeve
In general, if someone is a good candidate for weight loss surgery they are a good candidate for any of the major procedures performed in the US (band, bypass, sleeve, BPD) and it really comes down to personal choice. I find that by the time a patient sees me they generally already know what they want. My job is to look at their chosen procedure and make sure from a medical standpoint it also makes sense and gives them the best chance at long-term success. I really believe...
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Lloyd Stegemann, MD
Corpus Christi Bariatric Surgeon
Corpus Christi Bariatric Surgeon