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Does surgery affect diverticulitis?

megmm1983Apr 19, 2015
Wanted to know if having surgery the sleeve if it would have an affect on diverticulitis? Do bowel moments change or slow after surgery thanks!

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Dr. Wiljon W. Beltre, MD
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