Semaglutide Treatment in a Patient with Extreme Obesity and Massive Lymphedema: A Case Report.

Introduction: Extreme obesity (BMI ≥50 kg/m2) is a complex pathology to treat. One of the complications of extreme obesity is massive localized lymphedema (MLL), due to compromised lymphatic drainage. There is a lack of literature guiding the medical management of these conditions.

Long-term changes in body image after bariatric surgery: An observational cohort study.

Background: While body image improves in the first few months after surgery, data on long-term changes in body image after bariatric surgery are scarce and contradictory.

Methods: We assessed body image through the Stunkard Figure Rating Scale and the Multidimensional Body-Self Relations Questionnaire-Appearance Scale, which measures appearance evaluation and orientation, overweight preoccupation, and self-classified weight. Surveys were conducted before surgery and at regular intervals until 5 years after bariatric surgery.