Am I a candidate for VSG Surgery if I am allergic to latex but otherwise qualified?

February 19, 2019
Asked By:Livyummy in Baltimore, MD

I know the surgery doesn't leave anything in the body except staples but is there any part of the surgery (tubes,sutures etc) that uses latex? 5.3 288 lbs

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February 25, 2019

Answer: Latex allergy and gastric sleeve

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Babak Moeinolmolki, MD, FACSBariatric Surgeon, Board Certified in General Surgery
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February 25, 2019

Answer: Latex allergy and gastric sleeve

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Babak Moeinolmolki, MD, FACSBariatric Surgeon, Board Certified in General Surgery
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September 28, 2020

Answer: Gastric sleeve

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September 28, 2020

Answer: Gastric sleeve

March 3, 2019

Answer: Latex allergy and Gastric Sleeve Candidate

March 3, 2019

Answer: Latex allergy and Gastric Sleeve Candidate

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February 21, 2019

Answer: Bariatric Surgery

February 21, 2019

Answer: Bariatric Surgery

February 21, 2019

Answer: Yes, you are a candidate

February 21, 2019

Answer: Yes, you are a candidate

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