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Does surgery affect diverticulitis?

April 19, 2015
Asked By:megmm1983 in Las Vegas, NM

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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December 11, 2016

Answer: Losing weight whether through diet and exercise or surgery will improve symptoms from diverticulosis.

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Wiljon W. Beltre, MD
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December 11, 2016

Answer: Losing weight whether through diet and exercise or surgery will improve symptoms from diverticulosis.

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Wiljon W. Beltre, MD
December 11, 2016

Answer: Gastric sleeve has no relationship with diverticulitis

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Guillermo Alvarez, MD
December 11, 2016

Answer: Gastric sleeve has no relationship with diverticulitis

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Guillermo Alvarez, MD

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