Hey all! I have begun the research and options I have for weight loss surgery and have decided that the gastric sleeve would be best for me. As someone who has been overweight almost all of my life and has a family history of heart disease and other issues, I decided it’s time to make a change after other things haven’t worked for me. I have a consultation scheduled in March but have one question that is constantly worrying me. Will having a prolactinoma affect my eligibility for gastric sleeve?
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Hi Clementine,
Thank you for your thoughtful question — and congratulations on taking such an important step toward your health with your recent vertical sleeve gastrectomy (VSG)!
You’re right that post-operative diet plans can vary a lot from surgeon to surgeon. The reason for the d...
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