Does Text Message Support After Discharge Improve Outcomes Following Bariatric Surgery? A Randomised Trial.

Does Text Message Support After Discharge Improve Outcomes Following Bariatric Surgery? A Randomised Trial and Sub-study of the BOBS Study (Better Outcomes Following Bariatric Surgery)

The purpose of this study is to determine whether text message support after discharge from a bariatric service improves outcomes following bariatric surgery.

Inclusion Criteria:

• All patients who have had a sleeve gastrectomy 18 months ago and are attending the discharge follow-up appointment

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients who do not have the ability to receive text messages
• Patients who do not understand written English