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

  • By

  • Lindsy van der Laan

  • Ellen A. M. Kuipers

  • Josien G. Timmerman

  • Mirjam A. Kaijser

  • Marc J. van Det

  • Marloes Emous

  • July 4, 2025

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    Metabolic bariatric surgery (MBS) effectively treats severe obesity, improving weight loss and obesity-related diseases.

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    Patients' motivations for MBS extend beyond physical health, including emotional well-being and social life improvements.

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    Many patients have unrealistic expectations for weight loss after MBS, anticipating excess weight loss percentages significantly higher than actual outcomes.

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    Limited research addresses patients' concerns about long-term challenges after MBS, which may affect their satisfaction post-surgery.

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    Understanding patients' preoperative expectations can enhance counseling and prioritize patient-centered outcomes in MBS.

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

  • by Lindsy van der Laan, Ellen A. M. Kuipers, Josien G. Timmerman, Mirjam A. Kaijser, Marc J. van Det, Marloes Emous

  • July 4, 2025

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