Controversial Issues: A practical guide to the use of weight loss medications after bariatric surgery for weight regain or inadequate weight loss

Obesity continues to be the most prevalent chronic disease in the United States with ∼40% of the adult population and ∼19% of the pediatric population with this diagnosis, and the prevalence of severe obesity in the adults and pediatrics is ∼8% and ∼6%, respectively [1,2]. In patients with moderate to severe obesity, bariatric surgery has the potential to provide significant and sustainable weight loss while also improving obesity related co-morbid conditions [3]. Despite its overall relative high degree of efficacy compared to other treatment strategies, patients may experience inadequate weight loss (
Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases - Category: Surgery Authors: Source Type: research