Comment on: Early weight loss as a predictor of 3-year weight loss and weight regain in patients with good compliance after sleeve gastrectomy

How much weight will I loose after bariatric surgery? This is probably the most common question we get asked as we discuss the value of bariatric surgery with our patients. The ability to predict weight loss preoperatively or early in the post bariatric surgery period remains difficult. As surgeons the ability to accurately discuss the results of bariatric surgery with patients might help them, and us, to choose the most appropriate surgical option, or to intervene early in case of variations from the expected weight loss trajectory.
Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases - Category: Surgery Authors: Source Type: research