Bariatric surgery is recognized as a highly effective therapy for obesity since it accomplishes
sustained weight loss, reduction of obesity-related comorbidities and mortality, and …

Bariatric surgery is currently the most effective treatment for morbid obesity and its
associated metabolic complications. To ensure long-term postoperative success, patients …

Obesity is associated with reduced gut microbial diversity and a high rate of micronutrient
deficiency. Bariatric surgery, the therapy of choice for severe obesity, produces sustained …

Bariatric surgery results in long term weight loss and improvement or resolution in obesity
related comorbidities. However, mounting evidence indicates that it adversely affects bone …

Background Postoperative micronutrient deficiency is a known side effect of bariatric
surgery. In this study, we examined the prevalence of micronutrient deficiency in patients …

Abstract Purpose of Review Bariatric surgery has the unique ability to drive substantial and
sustainable weight loss in people living with obesity. Non-reversibility of these surgical …

Background Data on adherence to postoperative lifestyle recommendations by bariatric
patients are scarce. Thus, the aim of this study was to evaluate adherence to selected …

Obesity, defined as a body mass index> 30 kg/m2, is a growing worldwide epidemic
currently effecting 1 in 10 adults, with rates as high as 40% in the United States. The only …

The WHO 2016 report indicates that worldwide obesity is rising, with over 600 million people
in the obese range (BMI> 30). The recommended daily calorie intake for adults is 2000 kcal …

A high prevalence of micronutrient deficiencies, especially vitamin D, folate, B12 and iron, is
present in obese individuals being considered for bariatric surgery. Despite high-caloric …