Ask your healthcare provider before adding a laxative or other medication if constipation is persistent or you have other medical conditions
Patients who want to track lean mass separately from total weight can discuss DEXA scanning or clinical body composition assessment
Gastrointestinal symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or constipation (the most common side effects), gastroparesis (stomach sluggishness), abdominal pain, bloating, stomach upset, heartburn, early satiety, and appetite loss
77 Due to its procedural simplicity, significant weight loss efficacy, and minimal impact on intestinal absorption, VSG has demonstrated an upward trend in clinical application in recent years, emerging as the most prevalent bariatric surgical procedure
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Lingvay, I., Deanfield, J., Kahn, S