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I have bile reflux, treated with cholestyramine. can i have gastric sleeve surgery?

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Dr. Addagada Rao
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General Surgery 58 years experience
May not benefit: Simple gastric sleeve resection may not benefit you , if you are a candidate for weight loss surgery , gastric bypass will be beneficial to you , due to " Roux 'N' Y " procedure .
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