Higher pre-surgery PFAS levels in teens were linked to greater weight regain over 5 years post-bariatric surgery. PFOS, PFHxS, and PFHpS were associated with increased BMI and waist size, suggesting environmental chemicals may hinder long-term obesity treatment.
BARIATRICS < class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Higher PFAS exposure may increase weight regain for teens after bariatric surgery