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Should I get the sleeve

Hi I'm in need of some advice here,

I'm 27 roughly 430 pounds at 6'4 I'm a big boy. I'm tired of being fat. I used to work construction as a welder. I hurt my back and haven't worked in a long time gained 100 pounds since being unemployed. I can't get around like I used too. I am not enjoying life anymore! I embarrassed to go anywhere with my girlfriend because of my weight.

I would like to know how often do leaks occur, how are they treated? Or what are more serious complications?

Please any information that you will provide will be greatly appreciated!

Sincerely,

Casey

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    Thank you all for the replies! I really do appreciate hearing from all of you! Your words are encouraging! I'm just nervous you know, I don't want to go through with this procedure and then regret it because of complications. I can handle all the minor ones I just worry about the serious ones. I do have to contact my insurance provider.

    The surgeon I'm looking into here in New Jersey I guess is a good one, he was credited bariatric of excellence, I read he has done 700 VSG since 2006. A lot more bypass surgeries like 4,000 of them he was also named nj top doctor from 2007-2013. He sounds like a good one to choose.

    Thanks again!

    Casey

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