My son drinks heavily & chews tobacco. Is it safe for him to have the VSG?

Does anyone else have similar habits and what are the health ramifications on the sleeve long term? Will he be okay? I know it is not an ideal situation, but these are his addictions along with over eating. I'm hoping if he can go forward with the surgery, it will help him to change his life.

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