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What are the possible complications from having a gastric sleeve done?
There are many post-operative complications like bleeding, nutrient deffieceny, or wound healing after having a gastric sleeve. In this video, Mr. Ahmed Ahmed talks about the possible complications from having a gastric sleeve done.
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Complications from a steep gastrectomy include internal bleeding in the first few days after surgery. You can also suffer from what's called a leak, which refers to a problem with the healing of the edge of the stomach. That typically happens if it's going to happen in the first seven to ten days. Both bleeding and leak are easily treated with surgery, but they need to be picked up quickly. So if in any way you feel unwell after a sleeve operation, you must, must contact your healthcare professional without delay.
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