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How long does it take for tissue to form over staple line in the sleeve surgery?

kbatisteJun 30, 2017

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Dr. Pablo Garcia, MD
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Dr. Mark Pleatman, MD (retired)
Bariatric Surgeon, Board Certified in General Surgery
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Pablo Garcia, MD

Hello. Thanks for your time and question.You do qualify for the surgery and don't worry about the insureace and will still approve the surgery just don't give up and be persistant. Bariatric surgery is the best tool to help  to change and control eating disorders improving all related ...

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H. Joseph Naim, MD, FACS

The answer to your question is yes, you can have either Sleeve or Gastric Bypass after your Erroded band was removed... The problem is that definitely there is more chance of complication, i.e. Leak, due to scar tissue and problem with healing in that setting. The controversy is around the...

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Mark Pleatman, MD (retired)

Sleeve gastrectomy is a very safe operation.  My lower BMI limit has been 30, but that includes patients with no comorbidities.  Surgery might be appropriate in your case as long as you understand the risks involved.

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