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

justasking1Dec 20, 2016
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.

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Dr. Pablo Garcia, MD
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