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A member asked:

I had the gastric sleeve about a month ago and i was wondering can i take a laxative if needed?

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I don't believe that the gastric sleeve would cause any problems with your taking a laxative.

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/19/2021

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