Gut metabolism changes — not stomach size — linked to success of vertical sleeve gastrectomy

It’s not the size of the stomach that causes weight loss after a specific type of bariatric surgery, but rather a change in the gut metabolism, say researchers from the University of Cincinnati (UC), the University of Gothenburg in Sweden and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/03/140326142209.htm