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Predicting Long-Term Weight Loss After Bariatric Surgery
Published: 2026/02/06 01:33:00
For individuals considering or undergoing bariatric surgery, a common question is: what will my weight be in the years following the procedure? Predicting long-term weight loss is complex, but advancements in personalized prediction tools are offering more accurate insights. Researchers, led by Professor François Pattou at the University Hospital of Lille in France, have developed an online stratification tool called Sophia, designed to provide individualized weight loss predictions after bariatric surgery.