Hi, I am traveling to Lithuania to have Gastric Sleeve done. Both my daughter and I am doing it at the same time. Do you think I could travel/fly home 4 days after surgery ?
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I understand your concerns, especially after losing a friend who had the procedure. Gastric sleeve surgery is generally safe, but like any surgery, it carries risks. The overall complication rate is low, and serious complications are rare, especially when performed by an experienced surgeon. The...
Yes, a resleeve (revision sleeve gastrectomy) is possible, but whether a bariatric surgeon would consider it depends on several factors. Some surgeons may be open to performing a resleeve if your stomach has stretched significantly and you are still struggling with weight regain despite...
Hello, I hope you are well. A gastric sleeve is by no means a "metabolic surgery". Metabolic surgeries are those in which a segment of your intestines is bypassed, which in turn results in malabsorption of nutrients and even drugs. In a gastric sleeve part of your stomach is resected, which only...