Bariatric surgery and quality of life
Leopold, K.; Heidenreich, T.; Bischoff, G.; Funk, S.; Hagen, H.; Wechsler, J.G. · Aktuelle Ernährungsmedizin · 2005 · Heft 3 · S. 1 bis 1
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Introduction: Obesity is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Weight loss leads to a reduction of hypertension, diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidemias and other weight dependent complaints. Bariatric surgery seems to be the best way to treat obese patients with a BMI >40 (SOS-Study 2004). Aim of our study was to evaluate quality of life after successful weight reduction in obese patients with the adjustable gastric banding (acc. to Kuzmak). Patients and Methods: We used the SF-36-questionnaire (eight subscales) to evaluate the quality of life. 92 women and 13 men (37,9±10 years, mean height 1,68±0,09 m…
