title: The skinny on weight-loss surgery: what occupational health nurses need to know.
abstract: Occupational health nurses are in a position to follow individuals undergoing bariatric surgery before and after the procedure. By fully understanding the health problems caused by obesity, occupational health nurses can effectively communicate the importance of diet and exercise.
authors.affiliation: Corporate Nurse Inc, Ft Myers, FL, USA.
authors.forename: Lynda
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Firment
authors.forename: Sarah
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Morrison
mesh_terms: D050110:Bariatric Surgery / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology; D015897:Comorbidity; D004038:Diet, Reducing; D015444:Exercise; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006379:Helping Behavior; D006801:Humans; D008403:Mass Screening; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009765:Obesity / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy*; D009785:Occupational Health Nursing / Q000193:education / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D019990:Perioperative Care / Q000451:nursing; D011788:Quality of Life; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012648:Self Care; D012944:Social Support; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology; D015431:Weight Loss