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Considering gastric sleeve surgery after years of failed dieting. 34 yrs old, 5'4 290lbs. what's the success rate for keeping weight off?
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Very good: Gastric sleeve is very successful and has good long term results with very little weight regain.
Answered 2/19/2014
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