Abstract:We derive equations for a model called the plateau principle that describes an exponential approach to steady state. We test whether the general solution fits data for longitudinal changes in body mass index (BMI) and insulin sensitivity (HOMA) during 3 years after laparoscopic mini‐gastric bypass surgery (LMGB). In the general solution, k is a unique, first order rate parameter, t is time, and M0, Mt and Mss, respectively, are BMI or HOMA at baseline, at time t, and at steady state:
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