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Preoperative weight gain in bariatric surgery
P C de Witt Hamer1, W E Tuinebreijer
1Red Cross Hospital, Department of General Surgery, The Netherlands. pcvdwh@dds.nl
Obesity Surgery
|July 25, 1998
Summary
Patients experienced significant weight gain, averaging 4.4 kg, between their bariatric surgery acceptance and hospital admission dates. This weight increase highlights a critical period for intervention in bariatric surgery candidates.
Area of Science:
- Bariatric Surgery
- Obesity Management
- Metabolic and Endocrine Disorders
Background:
- Bariatric surgery is a highly effective treatment for severe obesity.
- Weight management is crucial for successful surgical outcomes.
- The period between surgical approval and admission may influence patient weight status.
Purpose of the Study:
- To quantify weight changes in patients awaiting bariatric surgery.
- To identify the magnitude of weight gain in the pre-operative waiting period.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of patient data.
- Comparison of weight measurements at two distinct time points: acceptance for surgery and hospital admission.
- Calculation of mean weight change.
Main Results:
- A statistically significant mean weight gain of 4.4 kg was observed.
- This weight gain occurred during the interval between surgical acceptance and hospital admission.
Conclusions:
- A notable amount of weight is gained by patients during the bariatric surgery waiting period.
- Interventions to manage weight during this interval may be beneficial for optimizing surgical success and patient health.