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What work up do you recommend in post bariatric surgery patients who are slowly gaining back the weight despite no changes in diet?

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How do you approach post bariatric surgery patients who are slowly gaining back the weight despite no changes in diet?

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Endocrinology · Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine
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Depending on which surgical procedure they had and how long ago they had it, patients may need evaluation by their surgeon. Meanwhile, I approach these patients similarly to patients who have not had surgery. I look for reasons for their weight gain such as change in diet (even if patient denies it ...

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