http://blog.texasbariatric.com Personal stories, advice and news about weight loss surgery Tue, 06 Jul 2010 14:33:05 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.1 en http://blog.texasbariatric.com/bariatric-research-articles/genetics-determine-bariatric-surgery-outcomes http://blog.texasbariatric.com/bariatric-research-articles/genetics-determine-bariatric-surgery-outcomes#comments Mon, 16 Feb 2009 15:39:16 +0000 admin http://blog.texasbariatric.com/bariatric-research-articles/genetics-determine-bariatric-surgery-outcomes A recent study has shown that two obesity-related genetic variations have been associated with higher body mass index (BMI) among those that suffer from morbid obesity (BMI of 40 or higher) that undergo bariatric weigh-loss procedures to help lose weight. However, a consistent variable that determines the success of these surgeries in keeping off the weight in the long term has yet to be determined and may prove reliable in implementing future procedures. (more…)

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