This study aims to assess long term outcomes for patients who have underwent bariatric surgery. In particular, it aims to assess the quality of life of these participants.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
300
Bariatric surgery includes sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass.
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
RECRUITINGQuality of life before and after bariatric surgery
Difference in SF-36 between post-bariatric surgical patients and representative pre-operative patients who have not undergone bariatric surgery (quality of life).
Time frame: This represents the patients current quality of life within the last 4 weeks.
Current Weight
This represents the patients current weight in kilograms.
Time frame: This is the patients current weight within the last 4 weeks
Lowest Weight
This represents the patients lowest weight after bariatric surgery
Time frame: Retrospectively reviewed on average of 5 years
Change in marker of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Using HbA1C scores and use of insulin
Time frame: Preoperative use compared to results within the last 4 weeks
Change in marker of hypertension
Number of medications used to manage condition
Time frame: Preoperative use compared with use in the last 4 weeks
Change in marker of hyperlipidemia
Number of medications used to manage condition
Time frame: Preoperative use compared with use in the last 4 weeks
Change in marker of GORD
Number of medications used to manage condition
Time frame: Preoperative use compared with use in the last 4 weeks
Change in marker of OSA
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Use of CPAP
Time frame: Preoperative use compared with use in the last 4 weeks