Comment on “Gastrointestinal symptoms before and after laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: a longitudinal assessment.”

The decision to pursue bariatric surgery can be difficult for patients. The driving force for many patients to seek bariatric surgical care is to improve their overall health, well-being, and general quality of life. There are multiple decisions that patients must make on their journey to the surgeon ’s office, though. Questions about financial concerns, employment issues, spousal support, child-care decisions, and psychological stressors are often made prior to their interactions with surgical practices.
Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases - Category: Surgery Authors: Source Type: research