Recruitment

In the Franciscus Gasthuis & Vlietland, approximately 1000 patients undergo a bariatric procedure each year. Approximately 40% of these patients undergo a primary LSG and is herewith eligible for inclusion in this trial. Therefore, we expect to have included 100 patients within 3–6 months. All patients found suitable for bariatric surgery according to the international guidelines and undergoing an LSG will have received written information attached with the invitation letter for the appointment at the outpatient clinic. The surgeon and/or the anaesthesiologist will inform the patient once more about the study protocol at the outpatient clinic. If willing to participate, patients will be asked to fill in the informed consent form. Patients will have 1 week to reconsider their decision.