Treatment of Adult Obesity with Bariatric Surgery - American Family Physician
Jan 1, 2016 - In 2013, approximately 179,000 bariatric surgery procedures were performed in the United States, including the laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (42.1%), Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (34.2%), and laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (14.0%). Choice of procedure depends on the medical ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/0101/p31.html
Weight Loss Maintenance - American Family Physician
Sep 15, 2010 - Successful long-term weight loss maintenance can be achieved by various means. A combination of dietary and physical activity interventions, along with one or more behavioral approaches, has proven successful in some persons, as documented by the National Weight Control Registry, but is...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2010/0915/p630.html
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