@article{ref1,
title="Sexual and Gender Minority Bariatric Patients: An Unseen Population",
journal="Bariatric surgical practice and patient care",
year="2021",
author="Szoka, N. and Szoka, S. and Friedman, K. and Portenier, D.",
volume="16",
number="1",
pages="30-35",
abstract="BACKGROUND: This article has two aims: review current literature addressing sexual and gender minority (SGM) bariatric patients and describe a pilot study identifying sexual minority (SM) bariatric patients at an academic medical center. <br><br>METHODS: The literature review was conducted using keywords: lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and bariatric. Our bariatric program's database from January 1, 2005 to September 10, 2015 was reviewed retrospectively. Chart review of partnered patients identified individuals with same-sex partners. Descriptive demographics and weight loss outcomes were obtained. <br><br>RESULTS: The literature review identified two articles about transgender bariatric patients and zero articles about SM bariatric patients. The database review yielded 5576 patients; 145 patients self-identified as partnered, including 16 (0.29%) with same-sex partners (11 women, 5 men). Mean age and preoperative weight were 40 years and 305 lbs (body mass index, BMI 48.5). Bariatric operations included 12 gastric bypass, 2 duodenal switch, 1 sleeve gastrectomy, and 1 gastric band. Twelve-month mean weight was 200 lbs (BMI 30, 50% excess weight loss) with 5 (31%) patients lost to follow-up. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: The published literature discussing SGM bariatric patients is limited. Within our case series, the SM bariatric patient population identified was 0.29%. Documentation of sexual orientation and gender identity within the bariatric screening process could better identify this population. © Copyright 2021, Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers 2021.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="2168-023X",
doi="10.1089/bari.2020.0049",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/bari.2020.0049"
}