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Can i have gastric sleeve and get pregnant?

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Yes: After gastric sleeve surgery can get pregnant , but at age 41 you may have to see a fertility expert

Dr Chinn agreed

Answered 5/20/2014

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Dr. Gregg Nishi answered

Specializes in Bariatrics

Sleeve gastrectomy: Yes. We recommend you wait at least a year after having weight loss surgery before getting pregnant though.

Dr Blinski agreed

Answered 5/28/2015

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