Health Status and Patients' Satisfaction on the Long Term after Metabolic/Bariatric Surgery.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction: Bone fractures and vitamin deficiencies are potential long-term risks after metabolic/bariatric surgery (MBS). This study aimed to evaluate the health status of patients with an average follow-up of 15 years after MBS, focusing on vitamin deficiencies, patients' satisfaction, and bone fractures.

Methods

A questionnaire-based cross-sectional study was performed. In total, 844 patients, with a history of MBS before March 2010, were eligible and contacted by mail. Overall, 263 patients returned the questionnaire.

Results

Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) was the most common bariatric procedure (69%), followed by adjustable gastric banding (AGB) in 23% and sleeve gastrectomy (SG) in 8%, respectively. A total of 14% reported bone fractures after MBS. However, the pr

SUBMITTER: Krebs M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12105855 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature