Abstract:Background: Despite the success of bariatric surgery for most patients, up to 30 % do not experience optimal weight loss outcomes. Reasons remain incompletely understood. Thyroid hormones, due to their role in energy expenditure, have received study. Yet research to date is inconclusive regarding the impact of standard thyroid markers (e.g., thyroid stimulating hormone, or TSH) on weight regulation after bariatric surgery. This prospective observational study investigates whether the early development of euthy… Show more
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