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Methodist University Hospital, Memphis, U.S.
Weight loss after laparoscopic gastric bypass is not predicted by preoperative carbohydrate intake
September 13th, 2006
Weight loss after laparoscopic gastric bypass is not predicted by preoperative carbohydrate intake. According to a study from the United States, "Weight loss after laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGBP) varies. Dietary habits that exist preoperatively may continue after surgery and affect weight loss. This study investigated the hypothesis that preoperative carbohydrate addiction would predict weight loss after laparoscopic gastric bypass." "104 consecutive patients in our LRYGBP program were included in the study. A preoperative survey was used to determine level of carbohydrate craving. This survey was scored from 0 to 60. A higher score...
Source: Telemedicine Business Week (2006-09-13)
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