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Compression neuropathy is a condition in which a nerve or group of nerves are compressed, eliciting pain, numbness, or weakness in the distribution of the nerve. Patients with morbid obesity are more likely to have neuropathy than non-obese patients. Mechanism due to compression by adipose tissue or microvascular disturbances2,3 • Management of compression neuropathy includes weight loss, and for severe symptoms, nerve decompressive surgery. Patients with both obesity and neuropathy often undergo bariatric surgery due to their other comorbidities that can lead to risk of cardiovascular events and death