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Study: Weight Regain After Surgery Still Offers Health Benefits

3/22/2025

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A groundbreaking Swedish study in The Lancet Regional Health Europe reveals that even those who regain weight after bariatric surgery can still experience substantial long-term health benefits, such as comparable cancer risk and life expectancy to those who maintain their weight loss. However, the study warns that weight regain raises the risk of microvascular and cardiovascular diseases, underscoring the importance of continuous patient support.

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A groundbreaking Swedish study in The Lancet Regional Health Europe reveals that even those who regain weight after bariatric surgery can still experience substantial long-term health benefits, such as comparable cancer risk and life expectancy to those who maintain their weight loss. However, the study warns that weight regain raises the risk of microvascular and cardiovascular diseases, underscoring the importance of continuous patient support.