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The importance of the pre-operative phase of bariatric surgery

Bariatric surgery is, at present, the most successful definitive and long-term treatment for obesity. Its advantages include: Improvement and/or resolution of co-morbidities Better quality of life Greater life expectancy Improvement in mobility and physical activity Improvement in self-esteem  However, bariatric surgery is not able to provide these important benefits alone. For patients to achieve a […]