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JAMA Surg November 2016 PMID 27579793

Bariatric Surgery and Long-term Durability of Weight Loss.

Matthew L Maciejewski, David E Arterburn, Lynn Van Scoyoc, Valerie A Smith, William S Yancy, Hollis J Weidenbacher, Edward H Livingston, Maren K Olsen

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This social discussion expresses skepticism toward the article's findings by emphasizing that over 90% of patients experience significant weight regain within five years, with phrases like 'much lower fail percent' indicating a challenge to the reported long-term durability of weight loss after surgery. The tone suggests a critical stance, fostering a nuanced but somewhat dismissive view of the publication's conclusions.

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The post agrees with the publication by challenging its optimistic portrayal of long-term success, highlighting a high rate of weight regain, which suggests skepticism about durability.

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The discussion shows moderate interest, focusing on the statistics about weight regain rather than exploring alternative perspectives or detailed implications.

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The comment is straightforward and does not delve deeply into the methodologies or broader implications, indicating a basic level of engagement.

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The mention of a 'much lower fail percent' implies a belief that surgical outcomes are less durable than the study suggests, potentially influencing perceptions about the effectiveness of bariatric surgery.

Abstract in brief

  • Bariatric surgery, specifically Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB), leads to significant long-term weight loss in severely obese patients, with those undergoing RYGB losing about 22% more of their baseline weight after 10 years compared to nonsurgical patients.
  • The study found that a substantial proportion of RYGB patients maintained over 20% and 30% weight loss even a decade after surgery, whereas fewer nonsurgical patients achieved similar results, suggesting that surgical intervention provides more durable weight loss benefits.
  • Different bariatric procedures like sleeve gastrectomy (SGB) and adjustable gastric banding (AGB) showed varying degrees of weight loss within four years post-operation, but RYGB demonstrated the most significant and sustained long-term weight reduction among the options studied.
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@Raquelloba https://t.co/fN9aTzyrJB

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@ShawnRBradford @Lucius_5eneca @fresafresca3000 @mattyglesias It is real indeed, and it says that 90%+ people will regain what they lost in 5 years. Bariatric surgery has a much lower fail percent. https://t.co/5yFkc2W09G

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Dra. Ajolotito
@daf_escartin · X

@Raquelloba https://t.co/fN9aTzyrJB

Dec 17, 2022 · 8 likes · 773 followers View post →
MWR DBM
@mwr_dbm · X

@ShawnRBradford @Lucius_5eneca @fresafresca3000 @mattyglesias It is real indeed, and it says that 90%+ people will regain what they lost in 5 years. Bariatric surgery has a much lower fail percent. https://t.co/5yFkc2W09G

Jan 30, 2022 · 1,703 followers View post →