The Collateral Impact of Bariatric Surgery on Families

The specific aims of this proposal are to:

1. Collect clinical data (e.g., weight, blood pressure, body composition, blood sample),
as well as monitor physical activity and eating patterns, before and after bariatric
surgery (Adults Only).

2. Analyze clinical data, physical activity and eating patterns to determine how the
health of patients and their families change after one family member completes
bariatric surgery (Adults Only).

3. Determine the feasibility of recruiting patients, spouses/partners and their children.

Inclusion Criteria:

- All patients who receive surgery have been cleared medically and psychosocially for
surgery. Thus, surgical candidacy criteria will serve as eligibility criteria for the
current study for surgical patients.

- Cohabitation with patients will be considered inclusion criteria for
partners/spouses.

- Children between the ages of ≥5 - ≤ 16, who cohabitate with the patient the majority
of the time will be asked to participate by providing assent.

Exclusion Criteria:

- Report current or planned use of weight loss medications (including OTC), or other
weight loss strategy.

- Report pregnancy, lactation, or plans to become pregnant during study duration.