How does sleeve gastrectomy impact long-term eating-related symptoms, distress, and behavior? A cross-sectional study using the BODY-Q patient-reported outcome measures.

Patients undergoing SG may experience more frequent eating-related symptoms, distress, and behavior in the long-term. These findings can enhance the pre-operative informed consent and guide development of a more tailored approach to postoperative clinical management such as more frequent visits with the dietician.