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Weight stigma after bariatric surgery: A qualitative study with Brazilian women

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By Mariana Dimitrov Ulian, Ramiro Fernandez Unsain, Marco Aurélio Santo, Ruth Rocha Franco
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PLOS ONE, Jul 2023 Prior studies suggest that one anticipated benefit of bariatric surgery is the achievement of a thinner body, one that is less subject to perceived negative judgment and condemnation by others. However, additional analyses also indicate that stigma may persist even with significant post-surgery weight loss.
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