2017
DOI: 10.17756/jocd.2017-008
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A Qualitative Longitudinal Exploration of the Lived Experience of Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding Surgery

Abstract: Objectives: In the United Kingdom, laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) surgery is an option for obese individuals who meet the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence criteria. Despite the many benefits of LAGB, there is a paucity of literature exploring the long-term impact on individuals. The present study explored how people make sense of the experience of being banded from pre-to five years post-surgery. Design:A prospective longitudinal qualitative study utilising interpretative p… Show more

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“…Despite these expectations, some participants also demonstrated awareness that excess skin might be a side effect of surgery; however, none deemed this to be an overly extensive or distressing issue to the extent that it would deter them from undergoing surgery …”
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confidence: 99%
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“…Despite these expectations, some participants also demonstrated awareness that excess skin might be a side effect of surgery; however, none deemed this to be an overly extensive or distressing issue to the extent that it would deter them from undergoing surgery …”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Participants also reported difficulties moving, performing daily tasks, and experiencing physical pain that they sought to get rid of or reduce. Participants had trouble walking and moving, climbing stairs, lifting, bending, and taking part in exercise and sports they had previously enjoyed . As a result, they described numerous restrictions in daily life, including difficulties managing housework and domestic chores, attending to personal hygiene, and physical difficulties associated with parenting young children such as being able to lift and play .…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
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