Bariatric weight loss surgery: patient education, preparation, and follow-up

Crit Care Nurs Q. 2003 Apr-Jun;26(2):101-4. doi: 10.1097/00002727-200304000-00004.

Abstract

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.

MeSH terms

  • Aftercare / methods*
  • Aftercare / psychology
  • Gastric Bypass* / nursing
  • Gastric Bypass* / psychology
  • Gastroplasty* / nursing
  • Gastroplasty* / psychology
  • Humans
  • Nursing Assessment
  • Obesity, Morbid / nursing
  • Obesity, Morbid / psychology
  • Obesity, Morbid / surgery*
  • Patient Education as Topic / methods*
  • Postoperative Care / methods*
  • Postoperative Care / nursing
  • Postoperative Care / psychology
  • Preoperative Care / methods*
  • Preoperative Care / nursing
  • Preoperative Care / psychology
  • Quality of Life
  • Weight Loss