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Conversion from gastric sleeve to bypass??? Is this possible? What are the costs?

EymmyJun 8, 2017
I gained a lot of weigth after 3 years of my sleeve i want to know if i can converted into bypass? And what is the price aprox in florida Fort Lauderdale area?

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Dr. Pablo Garcia, MD
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Answered on Jun 12, 2017
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Dr. Shawn Garber, MD, FACS, FASMBS
Bariatric Surgeon, Board Certified in General Surgery
Answered on Jun 10, 2017
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Dr. H. Joseph Naim, MD, FACS
Bariatric Surgeon, Board Certified in General Surgery
Answered on Jun 12, 2017
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