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Twin sisters Tonia Brown and Tonie Ervin, weighing around 380-400 pounds, successfully lost nearly 400 pounds through a combination of ketogenic diet, walking, and bariatric surgery, with their journey highlighting the importance of support, lifestyle changes, and perseverance.
A comprehensive long-term study from Sweden has found that young people who undergo bariatric surgery for obesity do not experience improvements in mental health, despite significant weight loss. The study also revealed an increased risk of early alcohol problems post-surgery. The research, which is the largest of its kind, indicates that while bariatric surgery is beneficial for physical health aspects like weight, blood sugar, and blood pressure, it does not positively or negatively impact mental health, with these individuals continuing to require more mental health treatment than their peers.