Abdominal Pain and Symptoms Post Gastric Sleeve

Chronic Abdominal Pain and Discomfort in Morbid Obese Patients Before and After Sleeve Gastrectomy

Exploration of abdominal pain post sleeve gastrectomy in morbid obese patients

The primary aim is to evaluate abdominal pain in morbid obese patients before and after sleeve gastrectomy. The investigators will especially focus on chronic abdominal pain, and its relation to quality of life and weight loss. In a sub-analysis the investigators will compare the findings of the present cohort with patients operated with Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.

Primary endpoints/outcomes:

- Define the prevalence of chronic abdominal pain 2 years after sleeve gastrectomy

Secondary endpoints/outcomes:

- Evaluate and characterise chronic abdominal pain in regard to:

• Weight development
• Obesity-related comorbidities
• Health-related quality of life
• Postoperative complications
• Metabolic effects after surgery
• Nutritional status
• Socioeconomic status

• Inclusion criteria

  • Patients undergoing sleeve gastrectomy at the Center for Morbid Obesity and Bariatric Surgery, Oslo University Hospital and a collaborating center.
  • Signed written and informed consent for study enrollment

• Exclusion criteria

  • Patients who dont understand Norwegian language
  • Previous bariatric surgery
  • Indication for sleeve gastrectomy for other reasons than for morbid obesity