Understanding experiences following bariatric surgery

• Research type

  Research Study

• Full title

  Understanding post-surgery experiences two or more years after bariatric surgery: An IPA interview study.

• IRAS ID

  195629

• Contact name

  Tracy Epton

• Contact email

  tracy.epton@manchester.ac.uk

• Sponsor organisation

  The University of Manchester

• Duration of Study in the UK

  0 years, 7 months, 30 days

• Research summary

  This research seeks to understand patient experiences following bariatric surgery and influences on weight management. A large proportion of patients regain weight from two or more years following the surgery. By interviewing patients at least two years post-surgery, we aim to explore their experience of weight management at this critical time point.

• REC name

  North West - Greater Manchester East Research Ethics Committee

• REC reference

  16/NW/0284

• Date of REC Opinion

  9 May 2016

• REC opinion

  Further Information Favourable Opinion