Related Experiment Video
Updated: Mar 27, 2026

Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Operation in Rats
Published on: June 11, 2012
Postoperative Follow-up After Bariatric Surgery: Effect on Weight Loss
Konstantinos Spaniolas1, Kevin R Kasten2, Adam Celio2
1Department of Surgery, Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University, 600 Moye Blvd, Greenville, NC, 27834, USA. SPANIOLASK@ecu.edu.
Abstract:
While adherence to long-term follow-up after bariatric surgery is a mandate for center of excellence certification, the effect of attrition on weight loss is not well understood. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of postoperative follow-up on 12-month weight loss using the Bariatric Outcomes Longitudinal Database (BOLD) dataset. Patients with complete follow-up (3, 6, and 12 months) were compared to patients who had one or more prior missed visits. There were 51,081 patients with 12-month follow-up data available. After controlling for baseline characteristics, complete follow-up was independently associated with excess weight loss ≥50%, and total weight loss ≥30%. Adherence to postoperative follow-up is independently associated with improved 12-month weight loss after bariatric surgery. Bariatric programs should strive to achieve complete follow-up for all patients.
Related Concept Videos
Peripheral Artery Disease V: Postoperative Nursing Management
Endoscopic Procedures IV: Sigmoidoscopy and Laproscopy
Sigmoidoscopy
Sigmoidoscopy is a diagnostic procedure that uses a flexible sigmoidoscope equipped with a light source and camera to examine the rectum and sigmoid colon. The procedure involves inserting the tube through the anus...
Appendicitis-II: Diagnostic Studies and Management
Diagnosing Appendicitis
It requires a multifaceted approach, starting with a detailed physical examination to pinpoint the location and nature of the pain and identify any associated symptoms. Laboratory tests play a crucial role. A complete Blood Count (CBC) typically reveals leukocytosis (an increased number of...
Pharmacokinetics in Obese Patients: Drug Absorption and Distribution
Cardiomyopathy VII: Pre and Post Operative Nursing Management
Endoscopic Procedures II: Colonoscopy

