How do members experience Bariatric surgery?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Obesity 205 18
Doctor recommendation 9 5
Obstructive sleep apnea 4 4
De Quervain syndrome 1 0
Diabetes type 2 1 1

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Abdominal cramps 1
Chronic diarrhea 1
Decreased appetite 1
Esophageal varices 1
Gastric ulcer 1
Inguinal hernia 1

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 1
Moderate 2
Mild 11
None 5

Member evaluations

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evaluated on Apr 30, 1998

  • Perceived effectiveness for obesity: Major
  • Side effects: Mild