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Kaylap

Gastric Sleeve Patients

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  1. Am I healthy enough for surgery?

    Kaylap posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
    I love this site! So much love and support its beautiful. So I have decided to get the gastric sleeve after countless attempts to loose weight on my own with no outcome. I understand there is a possibility for complications post op ( leakage, gerd, etc) but im worried my body cant handle the surgery. Horrible to say I have been a smoker for the past 7 years smoking about half a pack a day( I am 23 years old) and im worried about my breathing during the surgery. I also have asthma ( Horrible x2 I know!) On this journey to a new life I have quite smoking but I know damage is already done. Was anyone here a smoker pre- op? Should I be worried about respiratory complications because of my bad habit? I have my first appointment next week so I will also bring this up with provider. Thank you for listening!

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