Utilization of Anti-obesity Medications After Bariatric Surgery: Analysis of a Large National Database.

Stephen A FirkinsVibhu ChittajalluBailey FloraHeesoo YooC Roberto Simons-Linares

Published in: Obesity surgery (2024)

Despite a relatively high incidence of weight regain, AOMs are underutilized following bariatric surgery. It is imperative that barriers to their use be addressed and that AOMs be considered earlier and more frequently in patients with insufficient weight loss or weight regain after bariatric surgery.

Keyphrases

weight loss
bariatric surgery
gastric bypass
roux en y gastric bypass
obese patients
weight gain
risk factors
glycemic control
quality improvement
adverse drug
physical activity
skeletal muscle
body mass index
type diabetes
insulin resistance
high fat diet induced
electronic health record
body weight