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Can I have a gastric sleeve while I'm breastfeeding?

katcrewsAug 22, 2015
I have a five-month-old son I would like to get the gastric sleeve I believe I qualify. However I am still nursing and I was wondering if I would be able to do both or if I have to wait until I am done nursing

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Dr. Wiljon W. Beltre, MD
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Dr. Terry Simpson, MD, FACS (retired)
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Wiljon W. Beltre, MD

I agree fully with the previous surgeon.  Do not even consider the band.  You will be very unhappy at the end.  A sleeve will be a great option for you.  As previously stated it will not affect absorption of your medications.  The sleeve also has a great weight loss...

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Wiljon W. Beltre, MD

What are you eating? if you are eating soft, mushy high caloric foods (slippy slidy as I like to call them), you can eat a lot of it.  Soft mushy foods slide pass the sleeve as i you did not have surgery.  If this is the case, then you need to change your eating habits.  What...

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Wiljon W. Beltre, MD

It is normal to still feel tired two weeks after surgery.   A lot of these tiredness is due to the anesthesia.  It takes 4 to 6 weeks to feel "normal".  Continue hydrating your self well.  Take your multi vitamins and protein supplements.  

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