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If you have systemic vasculitis (churg strauss syndrome) can you still get a gastric bypass?

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YES: Yes but healing may be slow/complicated.

Answered 11/13/2011

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Dr. Jay Bradley answered

Specializes in Cornea, Cataract, & Refractive (LASIK & PRK) Surgery

Maybe: Your candidacy for gastric bypass would depend on the severity of your disease, the ability to control the disease prior to surgery, and the opinion of your surgeon.

Answered 1/13/2013

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