Editorial
Published:
March 1, 2015
Comment on: Review of Family-Based Approaches to Improve Postoperative Outcomes Among Bariatric Surgery Patients
Zhamak Khorgami, Nestor de la Cruz-Muñoz
Key Takeaways
- Long-term bariatric surgery success depends on more than the procedure; family support and home environment play important roles.
- Family involvement is especially important for teenagers, since parents control the home food environment.
- Being invited to write this SOARD commentary reflects recognized expertise in comprehensive, team-based bariatric patient care.
- This reinforces that surgery works best as a partnership with an engaged support system.
Abstract/Summary
This invited commentary published in SOARD provided expert analysis on a review examining family-based approaches to improving postoperative outcomes among bariatric surgery patients, discussing the role of family support systems in long-term weight loss maintenance and behavioral adherence, particularly relevant for adolescent patients and culturally diverse backgrounds.
Khorgami Z, de la Cruz-Muñoz N. Comment on: Review of Family-Based Approaches to Improve Postoperative Outcomes Among Bariatric Surgery Patients. Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases. 2015;11(2):464-465. doi:10.1016/j.soard.2014.11.009.
