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How long after giving birth can I do the surgery ( gastric sleeve )?

February 5, 2017
Asked By:sweetsaso in New York, NY

I'm pregnant and i'm gonna deliver my baby next month on march , how long after giving birth can i do the surgery ? And it gonna matter if i deliver natural or c-section ?

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