Follow up | History/Examination | Weight/Complications | Questionnairesa |
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1 Week | Obesity nurse | Obesity nurse | |
6 Weeks | Surgeon | Surgeon | Obesity nurse |
3 Months | Endocrinologistb | Endocrinologistb | |
6 Months | Endocrinologistb | Endocrinologistb | Obesity nurse |
9 Months | Endocrinologistb | Endocrinologistb | |
12 Months | Surgeon | Surgeon | Obesity nurse |
Annualy | Endocrinologistb | Endocrinologistb | Obesity nurse |
- aChanges in health status over time are measured using generic and disease specific quality of life questionnaires (Euro-Qol 5D, Short Form 36 (SF-36) and the Gastro-Intestinal Quality of Life Index (Qiqli)) on admission and after 6, 12 months and then annually. Obesity related quality of life questionnaires (the Moorehead-Ardelt II) and the Bariatric Analysis and Reporting Outcome System (BAROS) score are measured at the same time-intervals. Sweet eating will be established with the Dutch Sweet Eating Questionnaire (DSEQ)
- bEvery visit to the endocrinologist is combined with extensive laboratory testing