Smoking and Gastric Bypass Surgery

September 20, 2010
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My doctor said point blank that he doesn't operate on smokers but he doesn't care if you start smoking again after surgery. Why? What are the surgical risks?

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March 31, 2017

Answer: Stop smoking. If you lie, you could die...

March 31, 2017

Answer: Stop smoking. If you lie, you could die...

November 3, 2014

Answer: Smoke Yes? Weight Loss Surgery No!

November 3, 2014

Answer: Smoke Yes? Weight Loss Surgery No!

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