I had Diep flap surgery over 3 yrs ago. I want a gastric sleeve procedure. Will the previous Diep flap interfere with it?

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Diep flap done 2013. I read the gastric sleeve is done through the belly button. My belly button is man made due to Diep flap.

Pablo Garcia, MD · Answer

Hello Thanks for the question. Yes you can have the surgery its no interfere with you previous diep flap surgery. The gastric sleeve is a good choice. Remember to follow your doctor`s instructions.Blessings Dr. Pablo

Wiljon W. Beltre, MD · Answer

Yes, you can still have the gastric sleeve surgery done.  The type of flap you had does not involve entering the abdominal cavity.  Therefore, there should be very little to no scar caused by the Diep flap.  The surgeon can either use or work around your new belly button and still have good cosmetic result.  Find an experienced bariatric surgeon in your area.  Your gastric sleeve should not be any more difficult to do than some one with out history of flap.

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