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Bariatric surgery and alchohol misuse

Unknown dangers of obesity surgeries seem to be an increase in mental problems, self harm and suicide. A new study has shown consumption of alchohol to be increased after operation.
8 years after surgery with Roux en Y, 9,2% had unhealthy alchohol use and those who underwent sleeve gastrectomy had 7,9%.
Continous surveillance seems appropriate for mental health issues and alchohol use.
JAMA netw open 2020