Conference
Effect of adjustable gastric banding on quality of life and weight loss in the Helping Evaluate Reduction in Obesity (HERO) registry study: 2 year analysis
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: This report from the Helping Evaluate Reduction in Obesity (HERO) Study investigated weight loss, health-related quality of life (HRQOL), and factors predictive of HRQOL improvement during a 2 year period following Lap-Band AP implantation (post-LBAP).
RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS: This prospective, observational study included patients with 1 and 2 year follow-up data post-LBAP (N = 585). Changes in body mass index (BMI), percentage …
Authors
Lao W-L; Malone DC; Armstrong EP; Voellinger D; Somers S; Jin J; Dreyer N; Globe D
Volume
31
Pagination
pp. 1451-1460
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Publication Date
August 3, 2015
DOI
10.1185/03007995.2015.1059802
Conference proceedings
Current Medical Research and Opinion
Issue
8
ISSN
0300-7995