Patient Expectations of Bariatric Outcomes, Baseline, and Long-term Evaluation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study investigates preoperative patient expectations of metabolic bariatric surgery (MBS), focusing on anticipated challenges and effects on physical, social, and psychological domains.

Methods

A prospective, cross-sectional multicenter survey among adult patients awaiting primary MBS was conducted. The questionnaire gathered data on (1) the top three reasons for seeking surgery, (2) anticipated weight loss, and (3) expected remission of obesity-related diseases. Patients also rated the importance of being informed about potential complications, anxiety over complications, and the extent to which these complications influence their decision to undergo surgery. Additionally, patients reported their expectations of physical, social, and psychological changes.

SUBMITTER: van der Laan L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12380636 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature