Journal article
A Survey of Bariatric Surgery Patients' Interest in Postoperative Interventions
Obesity surgery, v 26(2), pp 332-338
Feb 2016
PMID: 26084251
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Abstract
A substantial minority of bariatric surgery patients display clinically significant weight regain and recurrence of obesity-related comorbidities. Although postoperative follow-up and behavioral interventions are associated with better weight loss outcomes, many patients fail to attend or receive these services. More information is needed to better target and increase the probability of sustained treatment in those patients experiencing postoperative weight regain. The purpose of this study was to understand the challenges that patients perceive themselves to be facing and assess their receptivity and preferences for postoperative interventions.
A survey developed by the authors was sent to patients who received bariatric surgery from a program based in an academic medical center between September 2008 and December 2010 (n = 751).
Data from 154 responders indicate that the vast majority of individuals who have undergone bariatric surgery are satisfied with surgery and their weight losses; however, most reported being on a trajectory of weight regain. Patients endorsed concerns about both current eating behavior and, additional, future weight regain. In addition, these patients expressed strong interest in participating in postoperative programs aimed at stopping and reversing regain.
The results provide novel information about bariatric surgery patients' receptivity to and preferences for interventions after bariatric surgery.
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- Title
- A Survey of Bariatric Surgery Patients' Interest in Postoperative Interventions
- Creators
- Lauren E Bradley - Department of Psychology, Drexel University, Stratton Hall, 3141 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA. leb57@drexel.eduDavid B Sarwer - Departments of Psychiatry and Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA. dsarwer@mail.med.upenn.eduEvan M Forman - Department of Psychology, Drexel University, Stratton Hall, 3141 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA. evan.forman@drexel.eduStephanie G Kerrigan - Department of Psychology, Drexel University, Stratton Hall, 3141 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA. sgk36@drexel.eduMeghan L Butryn - Department of Psychology, Drexel University, Stratton Hall, 3141 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA. mlb34@drexel.eduJames D Herbert - Department of Psychology, Drexel University, Stratton Hall, 3141 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA. jh49@drexel.edu
- Publication Details
- Obesity surgery, v 26(2), pp 332-338
- Publisher
- Springer Nature; United States
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Psychological and Brain Sciences (Psychology); [Retired Faculty]; Center for Weight, Eating and Lifestyle Science (WELL) [Historical]
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000368066000015
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-84931349877
- Other Identifier
- 991014878105404721
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