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I had gastric sleeve surgery 2 1/2 months ago. more and more i'm experiencing a very tight cheat and back after eating. lasts about 1/2 hour to 1 hour?

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Dr. Vythilingam Alagappan answered

Specializes in Bariatrics

Too much loading : You have created a small stomach now after surgery. You need to have small frequent feeds

Dr Whiting and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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