‘What’s the point in extending your life if this is your life’: A qualitative exploration of pre-surgery, short-term and long-term responses to bariatric surgery
Abstract:This study examined experiences of weight, physical activity, diet, and quality of life of individuals prior to and following bariatric surgery. Twenty-seven people participated who represented three periods related to bariatric surgery: pre-surgery; short-term post-surgery (i.e., 1-2 years) and long-term post-surgery (i.e., 3-7 years). A qualitative descriptive design was adopted, with data collected through interviews and analysed using Braun and Clark's (2006) approach to thematic analysis. Themes in the pr… Show more
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