The long-term effect of pregnancy on weight loss after sleeve gastrectomy

Obesity is recognized as a global epidemic. Its worldwide prevalence has more than doubled in the last 2 decades, including 35% of the U.S. population [1]. Bariatric surgery (BS) has become the mainstay of treatment for morbid obesity because of its demonstrated efficacy in achieving significant weight loss and in improving obesity-related co-morbidities [2].
Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: Original article Source Type: research