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Alcohol misuse after bariatric surgery: epiphenomenon or “Oprah” phenomenon?

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The author has no commercial associations that might be a conflict of interest in relation to this article.

Acknowledgments

The author would like to acknowledge Dr. David Sarwer for his assistance and encouragement regarding this manuscript.

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