A behavioral rating scale (CCBRS) completed before bariatric surgery predicted postoperative weight loss, quality of life, depression, and anxiety. Therefore, this tool may prove useful in patient counseling and expectation management before surgery.
Drs. Butler, Choi and Banerjee have no conflicts of interest or financial ties to disclose. Anna Martin and Kamna Gupta have no conflicts of interest or financial ties to disclose. Drs. Monfared and Stefanidis have research support from ExplORer Surgical however none of the research in the present report was funded by the above. Dr. Selzer is a consultant for Cook Biotech and PolyNovo, and has research support from Bard Mesh. However, none of the research in the present report was funded by the above.
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