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: Amihai Rottenstreich, Jaber Shufanieh, Geffen Kleinstern, Ariela Goldenshluger, Uriel Elchalal, Ram Elazary Tags: Original article Source Type: research
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