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Even after bariatric surgery, patients may not lose the expected amount of weight or may experience weight regain.
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Even after bariatric surgery, patients may not lose the expected amount of weight or experience weight regain.
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The abstract discusses outcomes related to bariatric surgery.
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Use of Pharmacotherapy in Obesity Management
Tham Kwang Wei · The Singapore Family Physician · 2024
DOI 10.33591/sfp.49.9.u5
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