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How long does recovery after gastric sleeve surgery take?
Recovery varies with the procedure, individual health and clinical progress. Ask the treating team for written guidance about diet, activity, medicines, warning signs, follow-up and when travel may be appropriate. Seek urgent local care for emergency symptoms.
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- CDC Yellow Book: medical tourism, hospital checks and continuity of care
- NHS: preparing for surgery and questions to ask
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