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After sleeve surgery does the cannula have to stay in ur arm? i honestly hate it iv had bad experiences with it

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Dr. Scott Welle answered

Specializes in Bariatrics

While in hospital : While you are in the hospital, usually 1-2 nights then you will most likely need to have an IV to give you fluids and pain medications.

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Answered 6/10/2014

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A member asked:

After sleeve surgery does the cannula have to stay in ur arm? i honestly hate it iv had bad experiences with it

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Scott Welle answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

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