Influence of post–Roux-en-Y gastric bypass weight recidivism on insulin resistance: a 3-year follow-up

Background Although some early metabolic benefits provided by bariatric surgery are known to occur regardless of weight loss, the impact of mid- to long-term weight recidivism after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) on metabolic outcomes is not profoundly understood. Objective To investigate the effect of weight recidivism on insulin resistance among nondiabetic individuals with morbid obesity after RYGB during a 3-year follow-up. Setting Public...