Patient perceptions regarding alcohol use after bariatric surgery.

Lisa Renee Miller-MateroLeah M HechtNancy P BarnettRoland S MooreKristina M JacksonDenis McCarthyKellie M MartensAaron HamannJulia W FeltonArthur M CarlinJordan M Braciszewski

Published in: Surgical endoscopy (2023)

Patients consume alcohol after bariatric surgery for a variety of reasons and they do not believe recommending abstinence is useful. Understanding patient perceptions can inform interventions to minimize alcohol use after bariatric surgery. Modifications to traditional alcohol relapse prevention strategies may provide a more robust solution to decreasing negative outcomes experienced by individuals undergoing bariatric surgery.

Keyphrases

bariatric surgery
end stage renal disease
healthcare
case report
primary care
chronic kidney disease
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
physical activity
weight loss
peritoneal dialysis
obese patients