Study: Unhealthy alcohol use common after bariatric surgery

Association of Bariatric Surgical Procedures With Changes in Unhealthy Alcohol Use Among US Veterans – JAMA Network Open

Commentaries: Unhealthy Alcohol Use—A Common Iatrogenic Complication of Bariatric Surgery – JAMA Network Open AND Bariatric Surgery May Increase Risk of Unhealthy Alcohol Use – Psychiatric News Alert AND Bariatric Surgery Ups Risk of Alcohol Abuse – Physician’s Weekly

Commentary on Twitter

Our team’s analysis of VA bariatric surgery outcomes. Alcohol use increased 3–8 years after surgery. The benefits far outweigh the risks, but we need to support our patients long-term. @davearterburn @NeilFlochMD https://t.co/QpGHeRrI9l via @JAMANetworkOpen part of @JAMANetwork

— Luke Funk, MD, MPH (@lmfunk2) December 26, 2020