Perceived Barriers in the Decision for Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery: Results from a Representative Study in Germany

ConclusionsIn summary, the public ’s view of weight loss surgery lacks information about post-surgical consequences. It is important to address these points in the public and in social networks of patients as they may be pre- or antecedent of surgery stigma.

Source: Obesity Surgery - July 11, 2019 Category: Surgery Source Type: research