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Do the staples used during the sleeve surgery dissolve or will i keep them inside me forever? If i keep them inside me, can i safely have a MRI later if needed??:001_tt2:
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No problems with tolerating any kind of food. just much smaller amts of food and of course if i eat too much it hurts but can eat anything and have had no upset stomach of any kind. very lucky !
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Thanks! i appreciate the help have a great day and good luck on your journey !!:biggrin0:
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i am 3 weeks post op (sleeve) and have lost 23 lbs so far. i stopped losing weight when i started eating solid foods again. worried that i went through all of this for 23 lbs !!! anyone experienced this?? help !!!:biggrin0: