Surgery for obesity and related diseases : official journal of the American Society for Bariatric Surgery
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Surg Obes Relat Dis · Nov 2013
Observational StudyManagement of iron deficiency and anemia after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery: an observational study.
Iron deficiency (ID) is common after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery (RYGB). Optimal iron management in this population is unclear. The objective of this study was to assess our management of RYGB patients with ID and anemia. ⋯ Iron management was inadequate. Hematologic values often were deficient for sustained periods. Initially, few patients received intravenous iron after oral iron failure, many received no iron supplementation, and there was high use of blood transfusions. Subsequently, administration of intravenous iron was beneficial.
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Surg Obes Relat Dis · Sep 2013
Comparative StudyChanges in depression and quality of life in obese individuals with binge eating disorder: bariatric surgery versus lifestyle modification.
Obese individuals with binge eating disorder frequently experience impairments in mood and quality of life, which improve with surgical or behavioral weight loss interventions. It is unclear whether these improvements are due to weight loss itself or to additional aspects of treatment, such as group support, or acquisition of cognitive-behavioral skills provided in behavioral interventions. The objective of the study was to compare changes in weight, symptoms of depression, and quality of life in extremely obese individuals with binge eating disorder undergoing bariatric surgery or a lifestyle modification intervention. The study setting was University Hospital. ⋯ We conclude that similar improvements in mood and quality of life can be expected from either bariatric surgery or lifestyle modification treatments for periods up to 1 year.