Bariatric weight loss surgery: patient education, preparation, and follow-up.
Bariatric weight loss surgery is no small undertaking. It requires a lifelong commitment on the part of the patient. Education is the key to helping patients achieve optimal health and a better quality of life as a result of having undergone weight loss surgery.
Garza
Sharon F
SF
Bariatric Specialty Clinic and Surgical Unit, Methodist Specialty and Transplant Hospital, San Antonio, Tex 78229, USA. sharon.garza@mhshealth.com
D000359:Aftercare / Q000379:methods* / Q000523:psychology; D015390:Gastric Bypass / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology; D015391:Gastroplasty / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D009767:Obesity, Morbid / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology / Q000601:surgery*; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods*; D011182:Postoperative Care / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology; D011300:Preoperative Care / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology; D011788:Quality of Life; D015431:Weight Loss